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Nha Trang South China Sea fishing forecast

69 Good of 100

Nha Trang South China Sea is a saltwater fishing spot in South Vietnam, Vietnam. Anglers here target Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Giant Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, June, July, August, September.

Quick answer

Best monthsMarch, April, May, June

Top speciesWahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Giant Trevally

Score now69/100

Local rulesVietnam

Today’s verdict

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+25.0Chlorophyll+18.0Current+18.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

dawn 22:34

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 28, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Nha Trang South China Sea

Nha Trang South China Sea currently scores 69 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 28.7 °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
Current +18.0: moving water concentrates bait
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +8.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Pre-storm bite +3.5: the classic feed before heavy weather

What’s biting now

The model expects today: giant-trevally, yellowfin-tuna, mahi-mahi, albacore, pacific-albacore, great-barracuda, bonefish, almaco-jack

Bite windows

Moon

Full Moon · 99% lit

Solunar day rating

60 / 100

Best months for Nha Trang South China Sea:

Score history at this spot

8 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-02, 78/100

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

+6 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.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore-only

What you can catch

Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri
Mahi-Mahi

Coryphaena hippurus
Giant Trevally

Caranx ignobilis
Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares

Best months by species at Nha Trang South China Sea

WahooAcanthocybium solandri
Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus
Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis
Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares

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.