South China Sea Malaysia · Malaysia

Perhentian Islands fishing forecast

58 Good of 100

Perhentian Islands is a saltwater fishing spot in South China Sea Malaysia, Malaysia. Anglers here target Wahoo, Giant Trevally, Mahi-Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Quick answer

Best monthsMarch, April, May, June

Top speciesWahoo, Giant Trevally, Mahi-Mahi

Score now58/100

Local rulesMalaysia

Today’s verdict

Trending down — 4 points below this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±7 points, from 7 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Waves+9.0Wind+8.0

Working against it

Plankton anomaly-0.2

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

dusk 11:19

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Sep 2, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Perhentian Islands

Perhentian Islands currently scores 58 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 28.1 °C. 7 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +25.0: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +8.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Chlorophyll +6.0: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Pre-storm bite +5.0: the classic feed before heavy weather
Thermocline +4.0: a defined layer stacks fish at one depth

What’s biting now

The model expects today: giant-trevally, yellowfin-tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, albacore, pacific-albacore, great-barracuda, bonefish

Bite windows

Moon

Waning Gibbous · 72% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Perhentian Islands:

Score history at this spot

8 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-10, 69/100

3 points below the same day last week

About this spot

Water type

Sea

Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri
Giant Trevally

Caranx ignobilis
Mahi-Mahi

Coryphaena hippurus
Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares

Best months by species at Perhentian Islands

WahooAcanthocybium solandri
Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis
Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus
Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF)

Malaysia

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents The Department of Fisheries Malaysia (DOF) does NOT issue a recreational angler's fishing licence. Recreational rod-and-line angling in open waters is not separately licensed by DOF, but you may not fish inside a gazetted Marine Park, and protected species may never be taken. DOF operates a recreational fisheries registration system (eRekreasi) for recreational fishing activity/vessels — register and confirm requirements there. Operators who carry anglers for hire are licensed by the Marine Department (Jabatan Laut), not DOF., non-residents Visiting anglers are subject to the same rules: no fishing inside Marine Parks, no taking of protected species, and a conservation charge applies when entering a Marine Park area. Confirm vessel/charter requirements with the Marine Department and your local State Fisheries Office before fishing.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. In Malaysia, marine fishing is governed by the Fisheries Act 1985 and rules made under it, and by State, Marine Park and licensing authorities — rules vary by location and can change. Fishing and all extraction are PROHIBITED inside gazetted Marine Parks (generally within 2 nautical miles of an island), where a conservation charge applies. Protected species (whale shark, sawfish, certain sharks and rays, marine turtles and marine mammals) may never be taken. The Department of Fisheries does not issue a recreational angler's licence; operators carrying anglers are licensed by the Marine Department. Always verify current rules with the Department of Fisheries Malaysia and your local State Fisheries Office before fishing — FishRadar is not a legal source.