🎣 Bite factors right now
🐟 Bite by fish species today City water →
| Fish | Score | Activity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐟 Horse mackerel | 5/10 | Strong overheating — short feeding spells at dawn | |
| 🐟 Mackerel | 5/10 | Strong overheating — short feeding spells at dawn | |
| 🐟 Flounder | 5/10 | Strong overheating — short feeding spells at dawn | |
| 🐠 Cod | 6/10 | Overheated water — fish move to depth and current | |
| 🐟 Mullet | 5/10 | Strong overheating — short feeding spells at dawn |
📅 Bite this week Weekly weather →
📍 Where to fish in Gulfport
🧮 How we score the bite
❓ Frequently asked questions
Where is the best fishing in Gulfport?
Main waters in Gulfport: Gulf of Mexico (water +32°). Water temperature and forecast — on each water body page.
What fish are biting in Gulfport in September?
Best computed scores today: cod (6/10) and horse mackerel (5/10); the reason is the moon favors predators. Third comes mackerel (5/10).
Is the cod biting today?
Likely yes — score 6/10, the bite is moderate. Main factor — the moon favors predators. Overall day score in Gulfport — 5/10.
Which day this week is best for fishing?
Best computed day — Mon 14.09: score 6/10. The full day-by-day picture is in the “Bite this week” block.
Does the moon affect the bite?
Yes, moderately: the moon phase gives up to 2 points out of 10. Today is lunar day 27 (waning): contribution 1 of 2 for peaceful fish and 2 of 2 for predators — predator time. Lunar calendar →
What is the water like in Gulf of Mexico?
Now the water in Gulf of Mexico is around +32°. By the model, by the end of the week the water will cool by about 3°. Water in Gulf of Mexico →
Fishing bite forecast in Gulfport — in detail
The bite forecast is computed from real weather data for Gulfport: atmospheric pressure and its dynamics, wind, cloud cover, precipitation, moon phase and water temperature — Gulf of Mexico. Each species gets its own score: for peaceful sea species (horse mackerel, mackerel, flounder, mullet) comfortable water temperature and steady pressure matter most, for predators (cod) — light, waves and season. The score is recomputed with every weather update, so morning and evening forecasts may differ.
It is a computed model, not a guarantee of catch: local terrain, groundbait and skill matter no less than weather. See also water temperature in Gulfport, the weekly weather forecast and the lunar calendar.