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Yanbu coast (Red Sea)

Sea, from shore  Al Madinah (Yanbu, Red Sea) · 06:41 - 20:18

Yanbu coast (Red Sea) on the coast in Al Madinah (Yanbu, Red Sea). Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
36°C
Wind
11 m/s
Pressure
1005 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:56–07:56 Day 07:56–19:03 Dusk 19:03–21:03

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

Next hours

21:00
36°
22:00
35°
23:00
36°
00:00
36°
01:00
36°
02:00
36°
03:00
35°
04:00
34°
05:00
32°
06:00
31°
07:00
30°
08:00
31°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Trevally
Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
25%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
23%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
15%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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King Mackerel
King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
14%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Queenfish
Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
14%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Yanbu coast (Red Sea) is a coastal fishing spot in Al Madinah (Yanbu, Red Sea). The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Great Barracuda, King Mackerel, Queenfish and Sailfish.

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.

Tips right 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Yanbu coast (Red Sea)?

Popular catches here include Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper, Great Barracuda, King Mackerel, Queenfish and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Yanbu coast (Red Sea)?

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 Yanbu coast (Red Sea)?

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

What is biting at Yanbu coast (Red Sea) right now?

Right now Giant Trevally is the most likely catch, at about 25%.