South Vietnam · Vietnam

Con Dao Islands fishing forecast

49 Fair of 100

Con Dao Islands is a saltwater fishing spot in South Vietnam, Vietnam. Anglers here target Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Giant Trevally, Indo-Pacific Sailfish. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.

Quick answer

Best monthsNovember, December, January, February

Top speciesWahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Giant Trevally

Score now49/100

Local rulesVietnam

Today’s verdict

Trending down — 16 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+9.0Chlorophyll+6.0

Working against it

Plankton anomaly-0.2

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

dusk 11:05

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 Con Dao Islands

Con Dao Islands currently scores 49 out of 100 (Fair). Water temperature is 27.9 °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
Chlorophyll +6.0: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Thermocline +4.0: a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
Pre-storm bite +3.5: the classic feed before heavy weather
Barometric pressure +3.3: falling pressure often triggers feeding

What’s biting now

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

Bite windows

Moon

Waning Gibbous · 72% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Con Dao Islands:

Score history at this spot

9 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-01, 72/100

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

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
Mahi-Mahi

Coryphaena hippurus
Giant Trevally

Caranx ignobilis
Indo-Pacific Sailfish

Istiophorus platypterus

Best months by species at Con Dao Islands

WahooAcanthocybium solandri
Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus
Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis
Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Directorate of Fisheries (Cục Thủy sản), Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD)

Vietnam

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents Fishing in Vietnam is governed by the Law on Fisheries No. 18/2017/QH14 and Decree 26/2019/ND-CP. The system is built around vessel licensing: any fishing vessel with a maximum length of 6 metres or more must hold a fishing licence, and inshore-vessel quotas are set by the provincial People’s Committee while offshore-vessel quotas are set by MARD. There is no separate national recreational angling licence; small-scale shore and small-boat (<6 m) angling is not vessel-licensed, but local and Marine Protected Area (MPA) rules may still apply. Confirm with the provincial fisheries sub-department before fishing., non-residents Visiting and foreign anglers are within the scope of the Law on Fisheries. Foreign organisations and individuals face additional restrictions and permitting for fishing in Vietnamese waters; recreational/sport access is normally arranged through a locally licensed operator or resort. Marine Protected Areas and many coastal zones have their own access rules. Always confirm requirements with the operator and the provincial fisheries authority (under MARD / the Directorate of Fisheries) before fishing.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only and are NOT a legal source. Vietnamese fishing is governed by the Law on Fisheries No. 18/2017/QH14 and Decree 26/2019/ND-CP (as amended): licensing is vessel-based (a licence is required for fishing vessels 6 metres or longer), inshore quotas are set by provincial People’s Committees and offshore quotas by MARD, and there is no separate national recreational bag/size table. Vietnam’s general minimum-catch-size rules were suspended in late 2025. All Group I endangered, precious and rare aquatic species — including marine mammals, sea turtles, sawfishes and listed sharks and rays — are strictly PROTECTED and may not be exploited. Marine Protected Areas and provincial rules can add further restrictions and change frequently. Always confirm current rules with the provincial fisheries authority (MARD / Directorate of Fisheries) before fishing.