Lesbos Aegean fishing forecast
Lesbos Aegean is a saltwater fishing spot in Aegean Islands, Greece. Anglers here target Atlantic Bonito, Bluefish, European Seabass, Gilthead Seabream. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #51 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 4 points above 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 | 24.5 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 30 km/h from NNE |
| Wave height | 0.5 m at 3 s |
| Current | 0.07 m/s toward NNW |
| Pressure | 1018 hPa |
| Depth | 28 m |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.51 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 39.6 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 13 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.5 m at 3 s |
| Ground swell | 0.1 m at 3 s from ENE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.07 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 2.9 °C warmer than the September average of 21.7 °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 Lesbos Aegean
Lesbos Aegean currently scores 91 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 24.5 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Current +7.7
- moving water concentrates bait
- Thermal front +4.2
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
- Chlorophyll front +3.4
- a plankton edge — classic feeding line
What’s biting now
The model expects today: bluefish, gilthead-seabream, red-mullet, atlantic-bonito, common-dentex, common-pandora, two-banded-seabream, european-seabass
Bite windows
Best months for Lesbos Aegean:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-14, 91/100
26 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
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: 28 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Sarda sarda
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Pomatomus saltatrix
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Dicentrarchus labrax
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Sparus aurata
Best months by species at Lesbos Aegean
| Atlantic BonitoSarda sarda | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BluefishPomatomus saltatrix | ||||||||||||
| European SeabassDicentrarchus labrax | ||||||||||||
| Gilthead SeabreamSparus aurata |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Lesbos Aegean?
Anglers at Lesbos Aegean target Atlantic Bonito, Bluefish, European Seabass and Gilthead Seabream.
When is the best time to fish Lesbos Aegean?
The most productive months at Lesbos Aegean are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Lesbos Aegean right now?
Lesbos Aegean currently scores 91 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Lesbos Aegean from shore?
Yes — Lesbos Aegean is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Lesbos Aegean right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Lesbos Aegean?
The scored point sits over roughly 28 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Atlantic Bonito: Chasing the Autumn SpeedstersHow to Catch BluefishHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.