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Bahía de Manzanillo

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

Bahía de Manzanillo 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: Blue Marlin 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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
18.0%

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

14:00
30°
15:00
30°
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°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
52%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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

Blue Marlin fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. 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 blue marlin 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 Manzanillo?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Bahía de Manzanillo?

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 Manzanillo?

Blue Marlin fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Bahía de Manzanillo right now?

Right now Blue Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 17%.