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Bahía de Limón

Sea, from shore  Panama · 07:03 - 19:43

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

Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
30°
Best day
Tue
100%
29°
Wed
100%
29°
Thu
100%
29°
Fri
100%
29°
Sat
100%
28°

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
30°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:18–08:18 Day 08:18–18:28 Dusk 18:28–20:28

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:11–01:11 Major period 11:11–13:11 Minor period 17:42–19:12 Minor period 05:10–06:40

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
30°
17:00
29°
18:00
29°
19:00
28°
20:00
28°
21:00
28°
22:00
28°
23:00
28°
00:00
28°
01:00
28°
02:00
28°
03:00
28°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Bahía de Limón is a coastal fishing spot in Panama. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish and Black Marlin.

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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 mahi-mahi (dorado) 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bahía de Limón?

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Black Marlin, Roosterfish and Bluefin Trevally.

Do you need a fishing license at Bahía de Limón?

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 Limón?

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Bahía de Limón right now?

Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 18%.