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Vịnh Cam Ranh

Sea, from shore  Vietnam · 06:22 - 19:11

Vịnh Cam Ranh 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 46% The bite right now
Top bet: Mangrove Jack Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
32°
Tue
76%
32°
Wed
71%
32°
Thu
78%
32°
Best day
Fri
78%
33°
Sat
78%
33°
Sun
78%
33°

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
27°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1005 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
78.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Dusk 17:56–19:56

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:37–00:37 Major period 10:37–12:37 Minor period 17:14–18:44 Minor period 04:30–06:00

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

04:00
27°
05:00
27°
06:00
26°
07:00
27°
08:00
29°
09:00
30°
10:00
31°
11:00
31°
12:00
32°
13:00
32°
14:00
32°
15:00
32°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Mangrove Jack
Lutjanus argentimaculatus
46%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Barramundi
Lates calcarifer
41%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
24%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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About the fishing here

Vịnh Cam Ranh 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)

About this water

Cam Ranh Bay is a deep-water bay in Vietnam in Khánh Hòa Province. It is located at an inlet of the South China Sea situated on the southeastern coast of Vietnam, between Phan Rang and Nha Trang, approximately 290 kilometers northeast of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Vịnh Cam Ranh?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Vịnh Cam Ranh?

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 Vịnh Cam Ranh?

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

What is biting at Vịnh Cam Ranh right now?

Right now Mangrove Jack is the most likely catch, at about 31%.