Bahía Escocesa
Bahía Escocesa on the coast in Dominican Republic. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (9 species)
About the fishing here
Bahía Escocesa is a coastal fishing spot in Dominican Republic. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Crevalle Jack, Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Great Barracuda.
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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Scottish Bay is a large bay in the Dominican Republic, stretching 70 kilometres across the northeast coast from Cabrera to Cabo Cabrón. The coast of the bay is entirely within two provinces, María Trinidad Sánchez in the west, and Samaná in the south.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Bahía Escocesa?
Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Crevalle Jack, Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda, Atlantic Sailfish and Common Snook.
Do you need a fishing license at Bahía Escocesa?
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 Escocesa?
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Bahía Escocesa right now?
Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 18%.