Philippines, Islands Fishing Report Today

About Philippines, Islands Fishing Report Today

Tune in to the "Philippines, Islands Fishing Report Today" for your daily dose of fishing updates, expert advice, and the latest news from this stunning 7,641-island archipelago home to nearly 10% of the world's coral reefs. Whether you're a seasoned angler or a fishing enthusiast, our podcast offers tips, weather conditions, and the best spots for a successful fishing trip. Stay informed with the freshest insights on the Philippines' unique marine and freshwater ecosystems—from offshore tuna grounds to traditional coastal fishing villages—and make every fishing expedition a memorable one. For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease.com Get all your gear before you leave the dock https://amzn.to/3zF8GXk This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Publisher

Inception Point AI

Category

leisure · society & culture · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Mar 2026

Latest episode

20 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

50 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   20 Jun 2026

   Philippines Fishing Report: Southwest Monsoon, Tidal Peaks, and Mixed Bag Action Around Cebu and Bohol

   This is Artificial Lure with your Philippines fishing rundown. Around the central islands today, conditions have been pretty friendly for anglers. Pagasa’s coastal bulletins call for light to moderate southwest monsoon flow, with on-and-off clouds, scattered showers, and a bit more breeze on the western sides like Palawan and Zambales. Morning seas stayed slight to moderate, getting a bit choppy in the afternoon as the habagat picked up. Across much of Luzon and the Visayas, sunrise came just before 5:30 a.m. and sunset just after 6:20 p.m., giving a good, long low-light window. Tide tables from local ports show a predawn low followed by a solid mid‑morning flood, then an afternoon drop. That incoming tide from roughly 7 to 11 a.m. had the best bite, with a smaller flurry again just before dark on the first of the ebb. Inshore, guys working the reefs and drop‑offs around Cebu and Bohol reported decent mixed bags: mangrove snapper, some talakitok or GT in the current edges, and a few grouper pulled out of the deeper holes. Small micro‑jigs in the 15–30 gram range, natural colors with a bit of flash, did damage when hopped close to the bottom. Soft plastic paddle tails in green or white on 3/8 to 1/2 ounce heads got smoked by snapper right as the tide started to push. On the bait side, fresh shrimp and small strip baits of galunggong outfished frozen stuff by a mile. A simple running sinker rig or a light dropper loop kept things natural in the current. Where the water got a little green from rain, scent helped – anglers soaking squid strips or mussel meat picked up steady table fish even when lures slowed. Offshore reports from the Batangas–Mindoro side and the eastern seaboard say the pelagics are around but a bit scattered. Local charter skippers mentioned small to medium yellowfin tuna and skipjack plus a few mahi. Trolling small skirted lures in pink, blue‑white, or green‑yellow off the temperature breaks produced most of the tuna, while mahi hit diving minnows run a bit higher in the column. A couple of boats chunking fresh tuna on the drift raised better‑grade fish when the current lined up with that rising tide. Fish activity overall has been “medium but moody”: slow at dead slack, then really turning on when the water moved. Birds working and small flying fish skipping have been the best signs offshore. Inshore, any area with mixing clean ocean water and a touch of runoff color – especially near river mouths and channel mouths – held bait and predators. For lures, here’s what’s earning a spot in the tackle box: - For GT and talakitok on reefs and points: 40–60 gram stickbaits and poppers in bone, sardine, or mackerel patterns, worked early and late. - For reef and channel edges: micro‑jigs, 20–40 grams, silver, pink, or blue with a bit of holographic flash. - For mangrove lines and docks: 3–4 inch soft plastics in natural baitfish or prawn colors, rigged weedless or on light jig heads. Top natural baits right now: live or very fresh small sardines, shrimp, and small crabs. In the mangroves and along rocky shorelines, a live shrimp under a float drifted along the structure has been deadly on snapper and jacks. A couple of hotspots to circle for the coming sessions: First, the channel edges and reef systems off Mactan Island, Cebu. Strong tidal flow through those cuts, plenty of bait, and mixed structure are holding snapper, GT, and the occasional Spanish mackerel. Work the start of the flood with jigs and soft plastics, then switch to live bait when the sun climbs. Second, the Verde Island Passage between Batangas and Mindoro. When the current runs, that area lights up with tuna, mahi, and big trevally. Focus on current lines, upwellings, and any floating debris. Trolling small skirts to locate fish, then switching to jigs or baits once you mark them, has been a strong one‑two punch. That’s the wrap from Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a trip. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

2. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Philippines Fishing: Wet Season Trevally, Snapper, and Early Morning Bites from Batangas to Mindanao

   This is Artificial Lure with your Philippines fishing rundown. We’ve got classic wet-season conditions across much of the islands today: warm, humid, with scattered afternoon thunderstorms building over Luzon and the Visayas and lighter, more broken cloud down toward Mindanao. Onshore breezes are gentle in the morning, freshening by mid‑afternoon, then easing again toward evening. Sunrise came in just after 5:25 a.m. in Manila, with sunset around 6:28 p.m., a touch earlier the farther south you go. Tides along the central and northern coasts are running the usual mixed semi‑diurnal pattern. Expect a decent pre‑dawn high pushing bait tight to shore, a late‑morning fall, then another smaller push toward dusk. Around big river mouths and reef edges, that early flood and the first of the outgoing are turning on the bite. Inshore, the action has been steady. Local bangkeros out of Batangas and Cavite have been boxing **talakitok** (giant trevally and bigeye), **tulingan** (little tunny), and the odd **lapu‑lapu** (grouper) off shallow reefs and wrecks. Night‑into‑sunrise has produced the better sizes, with small live scad, shrimp, and cut sardine doing the work. Shore casters are reporting decent numbers of **kitang** and **samaral** around rocky points using peeled shrimp and bread balls under small floats. Off the Visayan Sea, crews are picking away at **maya‑maya** (snapper), **katambak** (emperor), and mid‑sized **talakitok** on the drop‑offs. Jigging 20–40 g metal jigs in pink, silver, and blue over 20–50 m has been effective, especially working that first light window before the sun gets high. A slow‑pitch style, with long pauses, is getting more hits than a fast burn‑and‑stop. Farther offshore, where the blue water pushes closer—off Siargao and down toward Sarangani—small **yellowfin**, **bonito**, and **dorado** have been harassing bait schools when the weather windows open. Trolled feather skirts in purple/black or blue/white, plus small hard‑plastics that run just under the surface, are turning strikes. When they’re up on top, casting stickbaits and poppers into the boils and working them with a steady, medium retrieve is doing damage. Best lures right now: - For inshore trevally and small tuna: 20–40 g casting jigs, chrome spoons, and 9–12 cm minnow plugs in natural sardine or anchovy colors. - For reef fish: small soft‑plastics on 1/4–1/2 oz jig heads, in white and chartreuse, bounced slowly along the bottom. - For topwater fun at dawn: walk‑the‑dog stickbaits and cup‑faced poppers in bone or mackerel patterns. Best baits: - Live **tulay** (small scad), **dilis**, and shrimp for predators. - Fresh squid strips and cut sardine for snapper and emperor. - For shore‑based reef fish, simple bread, mussel, or shrimp bits on small hooks still out‑fish a lot of fancy tackle. A couple of hot spots to keep an eye on: Batangas–Verde Island Passage Strong currents here keep the water rich and clear. Work the edge of the drop and any current lines with metal jigs and diving minnows. Early morning flood tide has been pushing bait up, with trevally and small tuna right behind. Cebu’s Northern Reef Lines (toward Bantayan and the Visayan Sea) Patchy reef and sand with plenty of structure. Anchor‑and‑chum with chopped sardines, then fish down the trail with strip baits or slow‑pitch jigs. Good chance at snapper, emperor, and the occasional grouper when the tide starts moving. If you’re heading out, watch those afternoon thunderheads, keep an eye on local coast guard advisories, and give the smaller fish a break so we can all enjoy better fishing tomorrow. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

3. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Philippines Fishing Report: Southwest Monsoon Brings Trevally and Tuna to Island Channels

   This is Artificial Lure with your Philippines fishing report. Around most of the islands today we’ve had light to moderate southwest monsoon flow, with scattered clouds and a bit of afternoon rain in spots. Winds are generally 8–15 knots from the southwest, seas slight to moderate, good enough for small boats that pick their window. Humidity is high, so expect that sticky, still air during the lulls that often turns the fish on. Along Luzon’s east and central Visayas coasts, sunrise was around 5:25 a.m. and sunset close to 6:25 p.m., give or take a few minutes depending on where you’re standing along the archipelago. The low-light periods at first light and the last hour of the day have been the most consistent biters. Tides are running mixed semidiurnal. Around central Philippines, anglers reported a decent early morning flood, slack late morning, then an afternoon ebb pushing hard. On the west side, near Manila Bay and Batangas, the bigger afternoon outgoing tied in nicely with the sea breeze, making a good window for drifting live bait over structure. Inshore, the mangrove and reef edges have been lively. Local bangkeros around Batangas and Mindoro are bringing in solid numbers of **talakitok** (giant trevally and bigeye trevally), plus **tulingan** and scattered **lapu‑lapu** from 1–3 kilos. Down in Cebu and Bohol channels, there are reports of pan-sized **kitang**, **rabbitfish**, and **snapper** on the drop-offs, with a few 4–5 kilo groupers taken at dawn. Offshore when the weather allows, boats running out of Siargao and northeastern Mindanao have found **yellowfin tuna** and the occasional **mahi‑mahi** along current lines, especially where birds are working. Catch numbers are not huge, but a couple of decent tuna per boat is common when they hit the right rip. For lures, stick with what works locally: - For GT and trevally on the reefs: big **surface poppers** in natural baitfish or mackerel patterns, and heavy **stickbaits** worked over points and current breaks. - For tuna: metal **jigs** in the 80–150 g range, pink, blue-silver, or glow, dropped into bait balls or jigged under birds. - Inshore around mangroves and piers: 3–4 inch **soft plastics** in shrimp or mullet colors, and small **minnow plugs** in green-back or sardine. Best baits right now: - **Live scad (galunggong)**, **tamban**, or small squid for tuna and big trevally. - Fresh **shrimp**, cut **fish strips**, and **small crabs** for reef fish and mangrove snapper. - In estuaries, live **mudsuckers** and **tilapia fingerlings** are doing work on mangrove jack and grouper. A couple of hot spots to keep an eye on: 1) **Verde Island Passage, Batangas side** – Strong current lanes, deep drop-offs, and plenty of structure. Good mix of trevally, snapper, and occasional pelagics when the bait stacks up. Work jigs vertically on the edges and drift live baits along the contour. 2) **Tanon Strait, between Cebu and Negros** – Classic channel fishing. Current edges hold snapper, grouper, and mackerel. Troll small deep-diving plugs along the drop, then anchor up-current and send down live bait on the turn of the tide. If you’re fishing early and late, keep quiet, watch the birds, and match the local forage—small and natural during clear conditions, a bit bigger and brighter when the water muddies up. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn

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