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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: Bonefish Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
32°
Best day
Tue
95%
32°
Wed
90%
32°
Thu
100%
30°
Fri
97%
32°
Sat
100%
30°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
39.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:56–07:56 Day 07:56–18:59 Dusk 18:59–20:59

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:16–01:16 Major period 11:16–13:16 Minor period 18:19–19:49 Minor period 04:43–06:13

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

16:00
31°
17:00
31°
18:00
30°
19:00
30°
20:00
29°
21:00
28°
22:00
27°
23:00
27°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
25°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Bonefish
Albula vulpes
87%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
49%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
49%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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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 Bonefish, Great Barracuda, Permit, Atlantic Tarpon and Common Snook.

Bonefish fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 bonefish at the day. 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 Bonefish, Great Barracuda, Permit, Atlantic Tarpon and Common Snook.

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?

Bonefish fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Bahía de Cárdenas right now?

Right now Bonefish is the most likely catch, at about 34%.