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Bahía Sullivan

Sea, from shore  Ecuador · 07:05 - 19:11

Bahía Sullivan is a coastal fishing spot in Ecuador. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
71%
29°
Thu
70%
30°
Fri
72%
29°
Best day
Sat
72%
30°
Sun
72%
30°
Mon
72%
29°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
30°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
49.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:20–08:20 Day 08:20–17:56 Dusk 17:56–19:56

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:28–06:28 Major period 16:28–18:28 Minor period 22:40–00:10 Minor period 10:46–12:16

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

15:00
29°
16:00
28°
17:00
28°
18:00
27°
19:00
25°
20:00
25°
21:00
25°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°
00:00
24°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
78%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
76%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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About the fishing here

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

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for striped 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bahía Sullivan?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Bahía Sullivan?

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 Sullivan?

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

What is biting at Bahía Sullivan right now?

Right now Striped Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 25%.