South China Sea · Vietnam

Mekong River Mouth fishing forecast

96 Good of 100

Mekong River Mouth is a saltwater fishing spot in South China Sea, Vietnam. Anglers here target Mutton Snapper, Atlantic Mackerel, Silver Pomfret. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March.

Quick answer
Best monthsNovember, December, January, February
Top speciesMutton Snapper, Atlantic Mackerel, Silver Pomfret
Score now96/100
Local rulesVietnam

Today’s verdict

Ranks #17 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+12.6
Pressure trend
Pressure data unavailable
Best window today
20:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas
Next solunar peak
minor 09:03

Current conditions

Sea surface temp29.2 °C
Wind24 km/h from SW, gusting 34 km/h
Wave height0.7 m at 4 s
Current0.21 m/s toward NNE
Pressure1011 hPa
Depth5 m
Cloud cover100%
Chlorophyll5.33 mg/m³
Salinity22.1 PSU
Mixed-layer depth7 m
UV index8
Wind sea0.6 m at 3 s
Ground swell0.3 m at 4 s from S
Current shear (surface vs 50 m)0.21 → 0.11 m/s

The water here is 1.3 °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 Mekong River Mouth

Mekong River Mouth currently scores 96 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 29.2 °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
Wind +5.0
surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Chlorophyll front +3.9
a plankton edge — classic feeding line

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 Crescent · 14% lit
Solunar day rating
50 / 100

Best months for Mekong River Mouth:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-16, 97/100

26 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.

Approximate bottom depth: 5 m

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

Best months by species at Mekong River Mouth

Mutton SnapperLutjanus analis
Atlantic MackerelScomber scombrus
Silver PomfretPampus argenteus

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Mekong River Mouth?

Anglers at Mekong River Mouth target Mutton Snapper, Atlantic Mackerel and Silver Pomfret.

When is the best time to fish Mekong River Mouth?

The most productive months at Mekong River Mouth are typically November, December, January, February, March.

What is the fishing forecast for Mekong River Mouth right now?

Mekong River Mouth currently scores 96 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Can you fish Mekong River Mouth from shore?

Yes — Mekong River Mouth is fishable from shore (offshore-only).

Is the thermocline set up at Mekong River Mouth right now?

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

How deep is the water at Mekong River Mouth?

The scored point sits over roughly 5 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.