Sulu Sea · Philippines

Mindoro Strait fishing forecast

56 Good of 100

Mindoro Strait is a saltwater fishing spot in Sulu Sea, Philippines. Anglers here target Striped Marlin, Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Giant Trevally. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, November, December.

Quick answer
Best monthsMarch, April, May, November
Top speciesStriped Marlin, Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Giant Trevally
Score now56/100
Local rulesPhilippines

Today’s verdict

Ranks #369 of 437 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+9.4
Pressure trend
Pressure data unavailable
Best window today
05:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas
Next solunar peak
minor 08:09

Current conditions

Sea surface temp29.1 °C
Wind23 km/h from W, gusting 32 km/h
Wave height0.7 m at 5 s
Current0.35 m/s toward SSE
Pressure1010 hPa
Depth224 m
Cloud cover100%
Chlorophyll0.16 mg/m³
Salinity32.1 PSU
Mixed-layer depth11 m
UV index9
Wind sea0.2 m at 2 s
Ground swell0.6 m at 5 s from W
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)0.35 → 0.25 m/s

The water here is 1.5 °C warmer than the September average of 27.6 °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 Mindoro Strait

Mindoro Strait currently scores 56 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 29.1 °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
Chlorophyll +9.4
plankton density — the base of the food chain
Waves +9.0
swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +6.0
surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Eddy energy +5.0
mesoscale eddies trap nutrients and bait

What’s biting now

The model expects today: great-barracuda, giant-trevally, mahi-mahi, wahoo, striped-marlin, silver-pomfret, albacore, pacific-albacore

Bite windows

Moon
Waning Crescent · 14% lit
Solunar day rating
50 / 100

Best months for Mindoro Strait:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-18, 83/100

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

About this spot

Water type
Strait

Straits funnel strong tidal currents. Fish tend to feed around slack water and in the first hour of the flood or ebb, when bait is pushed through.

Approximate bottom depth: 224 m

Access & shore

Best reached by boat · offshore-only

What you can catch

Best months by species at Mindoro Strait

Striped MarlinKajikia audax
Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus
Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis

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 Mindoro Strait?

Anglers at Mindoro Strait target Striped Marlin, Indo-Pacific Sailfish and Giant Trevally.

When is the best time to fish Mindoro Strait?

The most productive months at Mindoro Strait are typically March, April, May, November, December.

What is the fishing forecast for Mindoro Strait right now?

Mindoro Strait currently scores 56 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Can you fish Mindoro Strait from shore?

Mindoro Strait is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.

Is the thermocline set up at Mindoro Strait right now?

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

How deep is the water at Mindoro Strait?

The scored point sits over roughly 224 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.