Northern Greece · Greece

Thermaikos Gulf fishing forecast

Name: Thermaikos Gulf
Address: Northern Greece, GR

67 Good of 100

Thermaikos Gulf is a saltwater fishing spot in Northern Greece, Greece. Anglers here target European Seabass, Gilthead Seabream, European Hake. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, September, October, November.

Quick answer

Best monthsApril, May, June, September

Top speciesEuropean Seabass, Gilthead Seabream, European Hake

Score now67/100

Local rulesGreece

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Today’s verdict

Trending up — 8 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.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Current+18.0Chlorophyll+12.6

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

dawn 04:41

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Oct 16, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Thermaikos Gulf

Thermaikos Gulf currently scores 67 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 21.3 °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
Current +18.0: moving water concentrates bait
Chlorophyll +12.6: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +7.2: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Chlorophyll front +4.2: a plankton edge — classic feeding line

What’s biting now

The model expects today: gilthead-seabream, european-seabass, european-hake, black-scorpionfish, atlantic-bonito, cuttlefish, chub-mackerel, bogue

Bite windows

Moon

Waxing Crescent · 24% lit

Solunar day rating

70 / 100

Best months for Thermaikos Gulf:

Score history at this spot

9 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-10-16, 67/100

+12 points vs the same day last week

About this spot

Water type

Gulf

Gulfs are partly enclosed and typically calmer and more protected than the open ocean, which can extend fishable conditions in wind.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · harbor

What you can catch

European Seabass

Dicentrarchus labrax
Gilthead Seabream

Sparus aurata
European Hake

Merluccius merluccius

Best months by species at Thermaikos Gulf

European SeabassDicentrarchus labrax
Gilthead SeabreamSparus aurata
European HakeMerluccius merluccius

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Hellenic Ministry of Rural Development and Food (ΥΠΑΑΤ)

Greece

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.

Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.

FishRadar regulations are summaries only. Always verify with the Hellenic Ministry (minagric.gr) and local prefectural maritime offices before fishing.