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北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ

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

北部湾 Vịnh Bắc Bộ is a coastal fishing spot in Vietnam. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Sailfish and King Mackerel.

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Good 59% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
67%
30°
Thu
75%
31°
Best day
Fri
64%
30°
Sat
66%
30°
Sun
66%
30°
Mon
73%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
96.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:28–07:28 Day 07:28–18:16 Dusk 18:16–20:16

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:21–02:21 Major period 12:21–14:21 Minor period 19:13–20:43 Minor period 06:00–07:30

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)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
57%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
50%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
42%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
36%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for giant trevally at the day. 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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Common questions

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

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

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?

Giant Trevally fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 28%.