Ionian Sea fishing forecast
Ionian Sea is a saltwater fishing spot in Ionian Sea, Greece. Anglers here target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Gilthead Seabream, European Seabass. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #344 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 28.3 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 24 km/h from ESE, gusting 30 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.3 m at 3 s |
| Current | 0.03 m/s toward NW |
| Pressure | 1017 hPa |
| Depth | 162 m |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.15 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 38.7 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 11 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.1 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 0.2 m at 3 s from NW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.03 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 6.3 °C warmer than the September average of 22.0 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 26.7 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Ionian Sea
Ionian Sea currently scores 59 out of 100 (Fair). Water temperature is 28.3 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +18.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +9.2
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +5.3
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Pre-storm bite +5.0
- the classic feed before heavy weather
- Seamount effect +4.7
- underwater structure forces nutrient flow up
What’s biting now
The model expects today: gilthead-seabream, bluefin-tuna, amberjack, european-seabass, picarel, red-mullet, red-porgy, swordfish
[object Object] — Protected here — release immediately
Bite windows
Best months for Ionian Sea:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-02, 70/100
1 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
+6 points vs the same day last week
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 162 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Thunnus thynnus
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Sparus aurata
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Dicentrarchus labrax
Best months by species at Ionian Sea
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilthead SeabreamSparus aurata | ||||||||||||
| European SeabassDicentrarchus labrax |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaOfficial source | 1/day | min 115 cm | — |
| Subject to ICCAT quota. Recreational harvest heavily restricted; check ΥΠΑΑΤ for current year allocation. | |||
| European SeabassOfficial source | 5/day | min 23 cm | — |
| Gilthead SeabreamOfficial source | 5/day | min 20 cm | — |
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Recreational sea fishing licence not generally required for rod/line in Greek waters. Certain restricted areas require permits., non-residents No licence required for recreational rod/line sea fishing.
FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Always verify with the Hellenic Ministry (minagric.gr) and local prefectural maritime offices before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Ionian Sea?
Anglers at Ionian Sea target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Gilthead Seabream and European Seabass.
When is the best time to fish Ionian Sea?
The most productive months at Ionian Sea are typically May, June, July, August, September.
What is the fishing forecast for Ionian Sea right now?
Ionian Sea currently scores 59 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Ionian Sea from shore?
Ionian Sea is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.
Is the thermocline set up at Ionian Sea right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Ionian Sea?
The scored point sits over roughly 162 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing ForecastBest Moon Phase for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.