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Ambergris Caye flats

Sea, from shore  Belize District, San Pedro · 06:31 - 19:24

Ambergris Caye flats is a coastal fishing spot in Belize District, San Pedro. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Snook, Crevalle Jack and Atlantic Tarpon.

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Prime 87% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Snook Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
29°
Thu
83%
29°
Best day
Fri
81%
29°
Sat
82%
29°
Sun
81%
29°
Mon
82%
29°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
97.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:46–07:46 Dusk 18:09–20:09

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:18–06:18 Major period 16:18–18:18 Minor period 22:13–23:43 Minor period 10:53–12:23

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

07:00
28°
08:00
28°
09:00
29°
10:00
29°
11:00
29°
12:00
29°
13:00
29°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°
16:00
28°
17:00
29°
18:00
28°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
87%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
83%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
80%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bonefish
Albula vulpes
74%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
70%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
68%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for common snook at dawn. 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)

Map

More waters nearby

Belize River mouth Belize District · 50.0 km away Sibun River Belize · 64.1 km away Sibun River Belize · 64.1 km away Corozal Bay Belize · 66.0 km away Turneffe Atoll Turneffe Islands · 66.4 km away Sibun River Belize · 72.3 km away Crabcatcher Lagoon Belize · 75.6 km away Sibun River Belize · 82.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Ambergris Caye flats?

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

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 26%.