Fishing calendar
Fishing in Bali in September
What is actually running in September, which water it lives in, and how many days that month are genuinely comfortable to be out on. Measured, not estimated.
In season in September
These species have a real season, and September falls inside it.
Biting all year
These are worth targeting in any month, which makes them the fallback when the seasonal fish are out of reach.
What the sea does in September
Seven measured waters, each read at a fixed point every day for four years. “Easy days” is the share of days in September with a calm sea and light wind — the days a small boat can actually work.
| Water | Sea | Wave | Wind | Easy days | Best month here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Lombok & the Gilis | Easy | 0.87 m | 15 km/h | 81% | April (98%) |
| Komodo & Flores Sea | Easy | 0.54 m | 18 km/h | 68% | November (94%) |
| Bali Strait & north Bali | Easy | 0.40 m | 18 km/h | 67% | April (98%) |
| North Bali (Bali Sea) | Mixed | 0.60 m | 21 km/h | 50% | November (83%) |
| Badung Strait & Nusa Penida | Mixed | 1.70 m | 18 km/h | 13% | November (38%) |
| Lombok Strait | Hard | 1.71 m | 18 km/h | 6% | November (38%) |
| South Bali & Indian Ocean | Hard | 2.12 m | 24 km/h | 1% | November (7%) |
Species against water in September
A season and a sea state are only useful together. For each fish in season, this is the water it lives in and how often that water is workable this month — including when the honest answer is “come back later”.
Blue Marlin
Grounds: South Bali (Indian Ocean), South Lombok, Sumbawa offshore
- South Bali & Indian Ocean — Hard 1% easy days. November runs at 7% here.
Dogtooth Tuna
Grounds: Nusa Penida walls, Amed, Gili Trawangan drop-offs
- North Lombok & the Gilis — Easy 81% easy days. April runs at 98% here.
- North Bali (Bali Sea) — Mixed 50% easy days. November runs at 83% here.
- Badung Strait & Nusa Penida — Mixed 13% easy days. November runs at 38% here.
Giant Trevally
Grounds: Nusa Penida, Komodo, Sumbawa banks, South Lombok
- Komodo & Flores Sea — Easy 68% easy days. November runs at 94% here.
- Badung Strait & Nusa Penida — Mixed 13% easy days. November runs at 38% here.
Yellowfin Tuna
Grounds: Lombok Strait, South Bali, Alas Strait
- Lombok Strait — Hard 6% easy days. November runs at 38% here.
- South Bali & Indian Ocean — Hard 1% easy days. November runs at 7% here.
Sailfish
Grounds: Bali Strait, North Bali currents, Lombok north coast
- North Lombok & the Gilis — Easy 81% easy days. April runs at 98% here.
- Bali Strait & north Bali — Easy 67% easy days. April runs at 98% here.
- North Bali (Bali Sea) — Mixed 50% easy days. November runs at 83% here.
Wahoo
Grounds: Lombok Strait, Offshore banks, Nusa Penida current lines
- Badung Strait & Nusa Penida — Mixed 13% easy days. November runs at 38% here.
- Lombok Strait — Hard 6% easy days. November runs at 38% here.
Mahi-Mahi
Grounds: Offshore FADs, South Bali, Lombok Strait weed lines
- Lombok Strait — Hard 6% easy days. November runs at 38% here.
- South Bali & Indian Ocean — Hard 1% easy days. November runs at 7% here.
Methods that suit September
The techniques the fish in season in September are taken on.
Where you would leave from
Only two harbours on the platform have boats that actually depart for a day on the water.
Book the right boat for September
Our captains work this water all year and know which weeks it rewards.