Built for Anglers.
Designed for the ocean.
45+ verified fishing spots across all 7 Emirates, from the mangrove-lined creeks of Abu Dhabi to the deep-water drop-offs of Fujairah. UAE Anglers Hub documents 99 species — including hamour (Epinephelus coioides), kingfish (Scomberomorus commerson), and queenfish (Scomberoides commersonnianus) — across the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman coastlines. We combine local angler knowledge with structured, georeferenced catch records to fill a long-standing data gap in UAE marine science.
The Data Gap
UAE marine science has researchers.
It needs the data.
Thousands of anglers fish UAE waters every week — but until now, none of their catch data has been systematically collected. UAE Anglers Hub bridges that gap: turning recreational fishing into structured, georeferenced marine biodiversity records.
Why this matters for UAE waters
The UAE sits at the transition between the warm, shallow Persian Gulf and the deeper, more oxygenated Gulf of Oman. This creates two distinct fisheries — each with its own seasonal peaks, breeding closures, and pressure points. Yet published research on recreational catch composition, size distributions, and local abundance trends remains scarce. By recording what anglers catch, where, and when, we generate year-round signals that help track range shifts, identify spawning hotspots, and support national conservation measures such as hamour seasonal bans and protected area management.
Structured catch records
Every catch logged on uaeangler.com captures species (with scientific name), weight, GPS location, depth, bait, and season — the exact fields marine researchers need.
Species-level precision
99 species mapped to the MOCCAE 2023 official list, covering both Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman coastlines — with conservation status and habitat classification.
Population trend data
Aggregate catch data by species, emirate, season, and depth — enabling detection of population shifts, range changes, and fishing pressure over time.
The UAE has world-class marine genomics capability. What it lacks is a real-time, community-scale record of what is being caught, where, and when.
That is what UAE Anglers Hub is building, with data standards informed by marine researchers and aligned with UAE conservation policy.
Georeferenced records
GPS, depth, date & time
Research-aligned schema
Species, weight, size, habitat
Structured data exports
Ready for scientific analysis
Two Worlds. One Platform.
Every cast counts twice
You fish. The data lives on. Every catch logged is a permanent, georeferenced record of UAE coastal marine life. That record helps you find better fishing tomorrow and gives researchers, conservation managers, and policymakers the evidence they need to protect UAE waters for the next generation.
For Anglers
Find the best spots on both UAE coastlines, get AI bait and timing advice, log your catches, join tournaments, and connect with the UAE fishing community. Our spot pages include access type, species targets by season, best tide windows, and local regulations so you can fish responsibly and effectively from Abu Dhabi to Fujairah.
- 45 GPS-verified fishing spots
- Live weather, tides & fishing score
- AI fishing assistant & species ID
- Tournaments with live leaderboards
- Community forum & tackle shop
For Marine Science
Each logged catch — species, weight, GPS location, depth, season — becomes a verified data point in the UAE's first community-driven coastal fish dataset, aligned with UAE marine conservation goals. We follow FAIR data principles and structure records so they can be aggregated for population trend analysis, spawning-area mapping, and marine protected area planning.
- 99 species aligned with MOCCAE 2023 official list
- Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman coverage
- Georeferenced catch data by emirate
- Conservation status & seasonal tracking
- Ocean Sentinel mobile species ID app
Marine Biodiversity
UAE Fish Species
99 species documented — Persian Gulf & Gulf of Oman
The UAE's waters host a surprising diversity of life: reef predators, pelagic speedsters, bottom-dwelling groupers, and seasonal migrants. Our database starts from the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) 2023 official species list and adds local Arabic names, habitat notes, conservation status, and catch seasonality. Whether you are targeting hamour in winter, kingfish during the spring run, or queenfish along the east coast, each species page explains where it lives, when it breeds, and how to identify it responsibly.
Giant Catfish
Arius thalassinus
Long-finned Sea Bream
Argyrops spinifer
Starry Blowfish
Arothron stellatus
Sergeant Major Damselfish
Abudefduf vaigiensis
Blue-spotted Grouper
Cephalopholis argus
Red-breasted Wrasse
Cheilinus quinquecinctus
Persian Gulf Coast
Abu Dhabi · Dubai · Sharjah · Ajman · UAQ · RAK
Gulf of Oman Coast
Fujairah · Khor Fakkan · Dibba · East Sharjah
Where to Fish
Featured Spots
45 verified locations · updated regularly
UAE fishing changes with the coastline. The Persian Gulf side offers shallow flats, artificial reefs, and iconic urban jetties where barracuda, grouper, and mackerel hunt at dawn and dusk. The Gulf of Oman coast — Fujairah, Khor Fakkan, and Dibba — drops quickly into deep water, bringing yellowfin tuna, mahi-mahi, kingfish, and reef species within reach of shore and boat anglers. Each spot in our directory includes emirate, access type, best season, target species, and responsible-fishing reminders.
Hameem Beach
Hammour, Kingfish, Barracuda, Emperor Fish
Fujairah Marine Club
Dorado, Sailfish, Amberjack, Yellowfin Tuna
Khor Fakkan
Various Gulf of Oman species
Dibba
Various
Al Zorah Nature Reserve
Mullet, Trevally, Barracuda, Grouper
Al Hamra Marina
Kingfish, Barracuda, Snapper, Cobia
The Platform
Everything UAE anglers need
From mangrove creeks to offshore blue water — built for UAE conditions, both coastlines.
AI Fishing Assistant
Real-time spot recommendations, bait advice, and optimal windows powered by live weather and solunar data.
Species Database
99 UAE species from the MOCCAE 2023 official list — Arabic names, scientific names, habitat and conservation status.
Tournaments
Join or create fishing tournaments with live leaderboards, multiple scoring types, and prize tracking.
Conservation & Regulations
UAE fishing licence requirements, protected species, closed seasons, and minimum size limits.
Ocean Sentinel App
AI-powered mobile fish ID app — point your camera at a catch for an instant species identification. Works offline.
Community & Forum
Connect with UAE anglers, share spots, post catches, discuss gear, and learn from experienced local fishermen.
Ocean Sentinel App
Point your camera at any catch — AI identifies the species instantly. Works fully offline at sea. Built on UAE waters, trained on the same 99 MOCCAE-verified species in this database.
Learn more & get notifiedAuthority & Transparency
Built with rigour, open by design
UAE Anglers Hub is run by anglers and developed with input from marine researchers, conservation practitioners, and local fishing communities. We publish our sources, update our content as regulations evolve, and welcome corrections and collaboration.
About the project
Learn why we started UAE Anglers Hub, who runs it, and how angler data supports marine research.
Editorial policy
Our standards for species information, source verification, updates, and corrections.
Contact us
Reach out for research partnerships, media enquiries, corrections, or conservation collaboration.
What makes this data authoritative
MOCCAE 2023
Official species baseline
GPS + Depth
Georeferenced catch records
FAIR-aligned
Findable, interoperable data
Open feedback
Community-verified content
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