Visayan Sea · Philippines

Visayan Sea fishing forecast

Name: Visayan Sea
Address: Visayan Sea, PH

79 Good of 100

Visayan Sea is a saltwater fishing spot in Visayan Sea, Philippines. Anglers here target Skipjack Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Mutton Snapper. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, June, November, December.

Quick answer

Best monthsMarch, April, May, June

Top speciesSkipjack Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Mutton Snapper

Score now79/100

Local rulesPhilippines

Today’s verdict

Ranks #134 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today

Trending up — 11 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.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Chlorophyll+18.0Waves+9.0

Pressure trend

Pressure data unavailable

Best window today

08:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas

Next solunar peak

minor 07:58

Current conditions

Sea surface temp	29.5 °C
Wind	33 km/h from SW, gusting 47 km/h
Wave height	0.7 m at 3 s
Current	0.05 m/s toward ENE
Pressure	1008 hPa
Depth	37 m
Cloud cover	100%
Chlorophyll	0.55 mg/m³
Salinity	33.8 PSU
Mixed-layer depth	27 m
UV index	2
Wind sea	0.6 m at 3 s
Ground swell	0.2 m at 3 s from W
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)	0.05 → 0.00 m/s

The water here is 1.8 °C warmer than the September average of 27.7 °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 Visayan Sea

Visayan Sea currently scores 79 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
Chlorophyll +18.0: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Pre-storm bite +5.0: the classic feed before heavy weather
Current +4.9: moving water concentrates bait
Thermocline +4.0: a defined layer stacks fish at one depth

What’s biting now

The model expects today: skipjack-tuna, mahi-mahi, albacore, pacific-albacore, largehead-hairtail, silver-pomfret, greater-lizardfish, great-barracuda

Bite windows

Moon

Waning Crescent · 14% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Visayan Sea:

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-15, 81/100

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

+10 points vs 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.

Approximate bottom depth: 37 m

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

Skipjack Tuna

Katsuwonus pelamis
Mahi-Mahi

Coryphaena hippurus
Mutton Snapper

Lutjanus analis

Best months by species at Visayan Sea

Skipjack TunaKatsuwonus pelamis
Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus
Mutton SnapperLutjanus analis

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), Department of Agriculture

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.

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.