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Yanbu coast (Red Sea)

Sea, from shore  Al Madinah (Yanbu, Red Sea) · 06:58 - 20:10

Yanbu coast (Red Sea) is a coastal fishing spot in Al Madinah (Yanbu, Red Sea). The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Giant Trevally, Orange-Spotted Grouper and Great Barracuda.

Good 51% The bite right now
Top bet: Giant Trevally Water near its preferred 32 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
68%
44°
Thu
68%
47°
Fri
68%
42°
Sat
70%
37°
Best day
Sun
70%
38°
Mon
69%
39°
Tue
68%
42°

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.)
32°C
Air temp
41°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1002 hPa → stable
Clouds
41.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:13–08:13 Day 08:13–18:55 Dusk 18:55–20:55

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:55–06:55 Major period 16:55–18:55 Minor period 22:44–00:14 Minor period 11:36–13:06

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

01:00
41°
02:00
40°
03:00
39°
04:00
38°
05:00
37°
06:00
36°
07:00
35°
08:00
35°
09:00
38°
10:00
41°
11:00
42°
12:00
42°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Giant Trevally
Caranx ignobilis
51%
Water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Orange-Spotted Grouper
Epinephelus coioides
43%
Water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
35%
Water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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King Mackerel
Scomberomorus commerson
33%
Water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Queenfish
Scomberoides commersonnianus
33%
Water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 32 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

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 37%.