Fishing bite forecast in Portsmouth
๐ฃ Bite factors right now
๐ Bite by fish species today City water โ
| Fish | Score | Activity | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐ Horse mackerel | 8/10 | Water in the comfort zone โ schools feed along the shore | |
| ๐ Mackerel | 7/10 | Water above comfort โ look deeper and in the shade | |
| ๐ Flounder | 5/10 | Overheated water โ fish move to depth and current | |
| ๐ Cod | 5/10 | Strong overheating โ short feeding spells at dawn | |
| ๐ Mullet | 8/10 | Water in the comfort zone โ schools feed along the shore |
๐ Bite this week Weekly weather โ
๐ Where to fish in Portsmouth
๐งฎ How we score the bite
โ Frequently asked questions
Where is the best fishing in Portsmouth?
Main waters in Portsmouth: Atlantic Ocean (water +23ยฐ). Water temperature and forecast โ on each water body page.
What fish are biting in Portsmouth in August?
Best computed scores today: horse mackerel (8/10) and mullet (8/10); the reason is weather without heavy rain. Third comes mackerel (7/10).
Is the horse mackerel biting today?
Yes โ score 8/10, the bite is good. Main factor โ weather without heavy rain. Overall day score in Portsmouth โ 8/10.
Which day this week is best for fishing?
Best computed day โ Mon 17.08: score 6/10. The full day-by-day picture is in the โBite this weekโ block.
Does the moon affect the bite?
Yes, moderately: the moon phase gives up to 2 points out of 10. Today is lunar day 5 (waxing): contribution 1.5 of 2 for peaceful fish and 1.5 of 2 for predators โ a decent time for peaceful fish. Lunar calendar โ
What is the water like in Atlantic Ocean?
Now the water in Atlantic Ocean is around +23ยฐ. By the model, by the end of the week the water will stay about the same. Water in Atlantic Ocean โ
Fishing bite forecast in Portsmouth โ in detail
The bite forecast is computed from real weather data for Portsmouth: atmospheric pressure and its dynamics, wind, cloud cover, precipitation, moon phase and water temperature โ Atlantic Ocean. 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) โ 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 Portsmouth, the weekly weather forecast and the lunar calendar.