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Bahía de Guantánamo

Sea, from shore  Cuba · 06:24 - 19:44

Bahía de Guantánamo 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 77% The bite right now
Top bet: Bonefish Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
34°
Best day
Tue
98%
34°
Wed
96%
31°
Thu
98%
32°
Fri
94%
33°
Sat
100%
32°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
33°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
10.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:39–07:39 Day 07:39–18:29 Dusk 18:29–20:29

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:52–00:52 Major period 10:52–12:52 Minor period 17:48–19:18 Minor period 04:27–05:57

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
33°
17:00
32°
18:00
31°
19:00
30°
20:00
29°
21:00
28°
22:00
28°
23:00
27°
00:00
27°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
26°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Bonefish
Albula vulpes
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
74%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
41%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
41%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Popular catches here include Bonefish, Permit, Great Barracuda, 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)

About this water

Guantánamo Bay is a bay in Guantánamo Province at the southeastern end of Cuba. It is the largest harbor on the south side of the island and it is surrounded by steep hills which create an enclave that is cut off from its immediate hinterland.

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More waters nearby

Toa Cuba · 56.1 km away Embalse Chalons Cuba · 71.5 km away Río Cauto Cuba · 156.0 km away Mabay Cuba · 161.4 km away Embalse Cacoyugüin Cuba · 165.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bahía de Guantánamo?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Bahía de Guantánamo?

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 Guantánamo?

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

What is biting at Bahía de Guantánamo right now?

Right now Bonefish is the most likely catch, at about 31%.