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Ambergris Caye flats

Sea, from shore  Belize District, San Pedro · 06:17 - 19:30

Ambergris Caye flats on the coast in Belize District, San Pedro. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
11 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
41.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:32–07:32 Dusk 18:15–20:15

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Next hours

04:00
28°
05:00
29°
06:00
29°
07:00
29°
08:00
29°
09:00
29°
10:00
29°
11:00
29°
12:00
28°
13:00
28°
14:00
29°
15:00
28°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Common Snook
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
32%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
19%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Crevalle Jack
Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
15%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
10%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
9%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Permit
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
9%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bonefish
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
6%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Ambergris Caye flats is a coastal fishing spot in Belize District, San Pedro. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Great Barracuda, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Permit.

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for common snook at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Belize River mouth Belize District · 50.0 km away Turneffe Atoll Turneffe Islands · 66.4 km away Glovers Reef Atoll Stann Creek, outer reef · 133.0 km away Placencia Lagoon Stann Creek · 161.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ambergris Caye flats?

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Great Barracuda, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Permit and Bonefish.

Do you need a fishing license at Ambergris Caye flats?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Ambergris Caye flats?

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Ambergris Caye flats right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 32%.