Luzon · Philippines

Batangas Reef fishing forecast

82 Good of 100

Batangas Reef is a saltwater fishing spot in Luzon, Philippines. Anglers here target Giant Trevally, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April, May.

Quick answer
Best monthsNovember, December, January, February
Top speciesGiant Trevally, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna
Score now82/100
Local rulesPhilippines
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Today’s verdict

Ranks #128 of 409 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.

Helping the score most
Water temperature+25.0Current+18.0Chlorophyll+12.6
Pressure trend
Pressure data unavailable
Best window today
20:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas
Next solunar peak
minor 07:26

Current conditions

Sea surface temp28.9 °C
Wind30 km/h from W, gusting 37 km/h
Wave height0.7 m at 5 s
Current0.19 m/s toward ESE
Pressure1007 hPa
Depth31 m
Cloud cover100%
Chlorophyll4.00 mg/m³
Salinity32.9 PSU
Mixed-layer depth14 m
UV index7
Wind sea0.6 m at 3 s
Ground swell0.2 m at 5 s from WNW
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)0.19 → 0.11 m/s

The water here is 2.0 °C warmer than the October average of 26.9 °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 37.5 m, with the thermocline below that.

Updated 1 h ago.

What the score means at Batangas Reef

Batangas Reef currently scores 82 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 28.9 °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
Chlorophyll front +4.6
a plankton edge — classic feeding line
Barometric pressure +3.3
falling pressure often triggers feeding

What’s biting now

The model expects today: great-barracuda, giant-trevally, yellowfin-tuna, wahoo, queenfish, silver-pomfret, albacore, pacific-albacore

Bite windows

Moon
Waxing Gibbous · 90% lit
Solunar day rating
50 / 100

Best months for Batangas Reef:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

28 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-10-06, 83/100

22 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

About this spot

Water type
Reef

Reefs concentrate fish around coral and rocky structure, drop-offs, and the channels and edges where current funnels bait. Work the reef edges and adjacent deeper water, and fish the moving tide.

Approximate bottom depth: 31 m

Access & shore

Best reached by boat · offshore ground

What you can catch

Best months by species at Batangas Reef

Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis
WahooAcanthocybium solandri
Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares
Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Philippines

Licensing:

  • saltwater-recreational — residents Fishing in the Philippines is regulated under the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550, as amended by RA 10654). Municipal waters (within 15 km of the coastline) are managed by the Local Government Unit (LGU), which registers municipal fisherfolk and issues fishing privileges/permits by ordinance; commercial fishing vessels (>3.1 gross tons) require a Commercial Fishing Vessel/Gear License from BFAR. Recreational and sport-fishing access (including catch-and-release, charters and live-aboard trips) is commonly arranged through the relevant LGU or resort/charter operator; requirements vary by municipality and by Marine Protected Area. Confirm with the local LGU and BFAR regional office before fishing., non-residents Visiting and foreign anglers are subject to the same Fisheries Code framework. Foreign nationals are generally restricted from commercial fishing in Philippine waters; recreational/sport access is normally through a licensed charter or resort that holds the necessary local permits. Marine Protected Areas, sanctuaries and many municipal waters have their own access rules and user fees set by the LGU. Always confirm requirements with the operator, the local LGU and the BFAR regional office before fishing.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Batangas Reef?

Anglers at Batangas Reef target Giant Trevally, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Great Barracuda.

When is the best time to fish Batangas Reef?

The most productive months at Batangas Reef are typically November, December, January, February, March, April, May.

What is the fishing forecast for Batangas Reef right now?

Batangas Reef currently scores 82 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Is the thermocline set up at Batangas Reef right now?

Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.

How deep is the water at Batangas Reef?

The scored point sits over roughly 31 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.

Fishing guides for this spot

Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.