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Bahía de Cárdenas

Sea, from shore  Cuba · 06:41 - 20:14

Bahía de Cárdenas on the coast in Cuba. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 87% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Snook Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
94%
33°
Sun
98%
31°
Mon
100%
30°
Best day
Tue
96%
28°
Wed
98%
31°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
34.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:56–07:56 Dusk 18:59–20:59

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:40–23:40 Major period 09:40–11:40 Minor period 16:35–18:05 Minor period 03:14–04:44

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

20:00
28°
21:00
27°
22:00
27°
23:00
27°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°
07:00
25°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
87%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
58%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
28%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
28%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Bonefish
Albula vulpes
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Bahía de Cárdenas is a coastal fishing spot in Cuba. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Great Barracuda, Permit and Bonefish.

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

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bahía de Cárdenas?

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Great Barracuda, Permit and Bonefish.

Do you need a fishing license at Bahía de Cárdenas?

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 Bahía de Cárdenas?

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

What is biting at Bahía de Cárdenas right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 59%.