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Bahía de Tumaco

Sea, from shore  Colombia · 07:11 - 19:25

Bahía de Tumaco is a coastal fishing spot in Colombia. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Cubera Snapper, Crevalle Jack and Roosterfish.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Cubera Snapper Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
29°
Best day
Thu
94%
29°
Fri
98%
29°
Sat
99%
29°
Sun
88%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
94.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:26–08:26 Dusk 18:10–20:10

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:45–02:45 Major period 12:45–14:45 Minor period 19:00–20:30 Minor period 07:00–08:30

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

22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
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26°
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26°
07:00
26°
08:00
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09:00
26°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
100%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
44%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
30%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Cubera Snapper, Crevalle Jack, Roosterfish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo and Sailfish.

Cubera Snapper fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for cubera snapper 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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bahía de Tumaco?

Popular catches here include Cubera Snapper, Crevalle Jack, Roosterfish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Sailfish, Atlantic Sailfish and Black Marlin.

Do you need a fishing license at Bahía de Tumaco?

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 Tumaco?

Cubera Snapper fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Bahía de Tumaco right now?

Right now Cubera Snapper is the most likely catch, at about 73%.