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北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ

Sea, from shore  Vietnam · 06:13 - 19:31

北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ on the coast in Vietnam. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Good 48% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
31°
Tue
77%
30°
Best day
Wed
71%
30°
Thu
68%
30°
Fri
67%
30°
Sat
71%
29°
Sun
71%
30°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1003 hPa → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:28–07:28 Dusk 18:16–20:16

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:43–00:43 Major period 10:43–12:43 Minor period 17:37–19:07 Minor period 04:18–05:48

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

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Likely catch now (5 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
48%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
44%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
38%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
26%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ is a coastal fishing spot in Vietnam. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, King Mackerel and Sailfish.

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for mangrove jack at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Ha Long Bay Quang Ninh, Gulf of Tonkin · 170.1 km away Vịnh Hạ Long Vietnam · 174.8 km away Hồ Linh Đàm Vietnam · 263.0 km away Hồ Bảy Mẫu Vietnam · 265.4 km away Hồ Thiền Quang Vietnam · 265.8 km away Hồ Hoàn Kiếm Vietnam · 265.9 km away Thiên Quang tỉnh Vietnam · 267.3 km away Hồ Trúc Bạch Vietnam · 268.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at 北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ?

Popular catches here include Mangrove Jack, Giant Trevally, Barramundi, King Mackerel and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at 北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish 北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ?

Mangrove Jack fishing is usually best around Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at 北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 34%.