Kyushu Pacific fishing forecast
Kyushu Pacific is a saltwater fishing spot in Kyushu, Japan. Anglers here target Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Atlantic Blue Marlin, Yellowtail Amberjack. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #435 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending down — 5 points below 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 | 28.1 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 40 km/h from NE, gusting 49 km/h |
| Wave height | 2.8 m at 7 s |
| Current | 0.27 m/s toward NNE |
| Pressure | 994 hPa |
| Depth | 2389 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.04 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 34.5 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 15 m |
| UV index | 7 |
| Precipitation (24h) | 3.2 mm |
| Wind sea | 1.5 m at 5 s |
| Ground swell | 2.3 m at 7 s from SE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.27 → 0.05 m/s |
The water here is 3.3 °C warmer than the September average of 24.8 °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 Kyushu Pacific
Kyushu Pacific currently scores 40 out of 100 (Fair). Water temperature is 28.1 °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
- Thermocline +4.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
- Eddy energy +3.6
- mesoscale eddies trap nutrients and bait
- Pre-storm bite +3.5
- the classic feed before heavy weather
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
What’s biting now
The model expects today: pacific-bluefin-tuna, yellowfin-tuna, wahoo, yellowtail-amberjack, japanese-seabass, japanese-flathead, thread-sail-filefish, japanese-spanish-mackerel
Bite windows
Best months for Kyushu Pacific:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-02, 63/100
5 points below 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: 2389 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Thunnus albacares
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Makaira nigricans
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Seriola lalandi
Best months by species at Kyushu Pacific
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic Blue MarlinMakaira nigricans | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail AmberjackSeriola lalandi |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents No general national licence for shore-based recreational sea fishing. What binds you is the prefectural fisheries adjustment rule (都道府県漁業調整規則): permitted gear and methods, prohibited areas, closed periods, per-species size limits and restrictions on fishing under lights are all set there. Do not enter posted commercial fishing-rights areas (漁業権). Recreational bluefin tuna additionally requires a national notification — see the species rule., non-residents Same rules apply. Tourists fishing from a charter boat fish under the operator's arrangements, but the prefectural rules still bind the angler. The Fisheries Agency publishes a leaflet for foreign recreational fishers.
- freshwater-recreational — residents Inland fishing requires a "yugyoken" (遊漁券) issued by the local fisheries cooperative for the specific river or lake, sold per-day or per-season at tackle shops and convenience stores near the water., non-residents Same yugyoken requirement applies to visitors.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Japanese recreational fishing rules are set at the prefectural level (都道府県漁業調整規則) and vary between neighbouring prefectures. Always verify with the prefecture and the local fisheries cooperative (漁業協同組合) before fishing, and never enter posted commercial fishing-rights zones. Bluefin tuna rules change during the season without notice — check the Fisheries Agency page on the day you fish.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Kyushu Pacific?
Anglers at Kyushu Pacific target Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Atlantic Blue Marlin and Yellowtail Amberjack.
When is the best time to fish Kyushu Pacific?
The most productive months at Kyushu Pacific are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Kyushu Pacific right now?
Kyushu Pacific currently scores 40 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Kyushu Pacific from shore?
Yes — Kyushu Pacific is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Kyushu Pacific right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Kyushu Pacific?
The scored point sits over roughly 2389 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna: Chasing the Blue-Water BrawlerHow to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.