Cagayancillo Banks fishing forecast
Cagayancillo Banks is a saltwater fishing spot in Sulu Sea, Philippines. Anglers here target Yellowfin Tuna, Striped Marlin, Wahoo. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, June, November, December.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #423 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 | 29.5 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 25 km/h from SW |
| Wave height | 0.6 m at 4 s |
| Current | 0.09 m/s toward WNW |
| Pressure | 1009 hPa |
| Depth | 2015 m |
| Cloud cover | 84% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.08 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 33.5 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 25 m |
| UV index | 9 |
| Wind sea | 0.5 m at 3 s |
| Ground swell | 0.2 m at 4 s from W |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.09 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 1.6 °C warmer than the September average of 27.9 °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 39.3 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Cagayancillo Banks
Cagayancillo Banks currently scores 47 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 29.5 °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
- Current +9.2
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Chlorophyll +4.9
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Wind +4.5
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Thermocline +4.0
- a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
What’s biting now
The model expects today: yellowfin-tuna, wahoo, striped-marlin, albacore, pacific-albacore, largehead-hairtail, greater-lizardfish, great-barracuda
Bite windows
Best months for Cagayancillo Banks:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-11, 58/100
+7 points vs 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: 2015 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Thunnus albacares
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Kajikia audax
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Acanthocybium solandri
Best months by species at Cagayancillo Banks
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Striped MarlinKajikia audax | ||||||||||||
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
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.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only and are NOT a legal source. Philippine fishing is governed by the Philippine Fisheries Code (RA 8550, as amended by RA 10654) and by local ordinances: municipal waters (within 15 km of shore) are managed by Local Government Units (LGUs), which set their own bag limits, gear rules, closed seasons, access fees and Marine Protected Area (MPA) restrictions. There is NO single national recreational bag/size table — rules differ by municipality, province and MPA and change frequently. Whale sharks, manta rays, sawfishes, sea turtles, giant clams, the humphead wrasse and all CITES Appendix I / nationally listed rare, threatened and endangered species are strictly PROTECTED and may not be taken under any circumstances. Always confirm current rules with the local LGU and the BFAR regional office before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Cagayancillo Banks?
Anglers at Cagayancillo Banks target Yellowfin Tuna, Striped Marlin and Wahoo.
When is the best time to fish Cagayancillo Banks?
The most productive months at Cagayancillo Banks are typically March, April, May, June, November, December.
What is the fishing forecast for Cagayancillo Banks right now?
Cagayancillo Banks currently scores 47 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Cagayancillo Banks from shore?
Cagayancillo Banks is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.
Is the thermocline set up at Cagayancillo Banks right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Cagayancillo Banks?
The scored point sits over roughly 2015 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.