Risan
Risan is a town on the Bay of Kotor coast in the Kotor region of Montenegro, with a population of 2,083.
Best window 09:00 – 11:00
Good (62) — best around 09:00–11:00, thanks to a major solunar period, a comfortable water temperature, lively water.
- Gusting 43 kn around 00:00.
Why we say this
Gusts, not average wind, are what capsize a kayak and spoil a cast. Above 30 kn most shore and small-craft fishing stops being pleasant.
- Shore81
- Boat79
- Rock76
- Kayak68
- Spearfishing est.54
- Shore81
- Boat79
- Rock76
- Kayak68
- Spearfishing54est.
Go — Shore, Boat, Rock, or Kayak
Confidence: highUpdated about 2 h agoBest 09:00–12:00, 21:00–00:00·Avoid 00:00–06:00
- a major solunar period
- a comfortable water temperature
- lively water
- strong wind
- heavy rain
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Which day to go
Updated about 2 h ago
| Day | Fishing | Shore | Boat | Rock | Kayak | Spearfishing | Wind | Waves | Swell | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mon | 92 | 92 | 92 | 83 | 85 | 0–5kn NNW | 0.02–0.04m SW | 0.02m · 1.5s SW | 20.6° | |
| 20 Tue | 89 | 83 | 87 | 75 | 78 | 1–4kn NNW | 0.04–0.12m SW | 0.05m · 1.8s WSW | 20.8° | |
| 21 Wed | 53 | 47 | 50 | 19 | 37 | 1–12kn SSW | 0.14–1.32m S | 0.46m · 4.4s S | 20.9° | |
| 22 Thu | 81 | 79 | 76 | 68 | 54 | 1–9kn ESE | 0.22–1.22m SSW | 0.49m · 4.6s SSW | 20.8° | |
| 23 Fri | 91 | 82 | 89 | 60 | 64 | 1–6kn NNE | 0.14–0.22m SW | 0.13m · 4.1s SW | 20.9° | |
| 24 Sat | 78 | 71 | 75 | 42 | 55 | 1–5kn N | 0.08–0.20m WSW | 0.12m · 3.1s WSW | 20.8° | |
| 25 Sun | 87 | 77 | 80 | 52 | 61 | 1–6kn NNW | 0.20–0.40m SW | 0.27m · 3.8s WSW | 20.3° |
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Nearby towns include Perast (3.1 km), Prčanj (7.4 km), Bijela (7.6 km), Donja Lastva (8 km), Tivat (8.7 km) and Baošići (9.7 km). Local landmarks are the Špila cave (0.4 km), the Gradina ruins (0.6 km) and the Površnica peak (1.4 km). Tides in the area are micro and semidiurnal, with a spring range of 0.29 m.
Also known as
Рисан, Ρίσαν, ريزان
Fishing spots nearby
Nearby landmarks
- Špila — cave, 0.4 km
- Gradina — ruins, 0.6 km
- Površnica — peak, 1.4 km
Questions
Is October 22, 2026 a good day to fish at Risan?
Our fishing score for Risan on October 22, 2026 is 62 out of 100 — Good.
When are the best fishing times at Risan on October 22, 2026?
The most promising windows on October 22, 2026 are the solunar periods: 01:57 AM–03:27 AM, 08:26 AM–10:26 AM, 03:13 PM–04:43 PM, 08:48 PM–10:48 PM. Dawn and dusk — around 07:06 AM and 05:52 PM — are worth fishing too.
Does the tide matter for fishing at Risan?
Barely. The range here is about 0.3 m, so our score gives the tide little weight at this place and leans on the moon, the light and the weather instead.
What time do the sun and moon rise at Risan?
On October 22, 2026, the sun rises at 07:06 AM and sets at 05:52 PM. The moon rises at 03:58 PM and sets at 02:42 AM.