Bay of Amatique
Bay of Amatique on the coast in Belize. 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 (7 species)
About the fishing here
Bay of Amatique is a coastal fishing spot in Belize. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Great Barracuda, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Permit.
Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Amatique Bay is a large bay in the Gulf of Honduras, along the eastern coast of Guatemala and Belize. It stretches from Santo Tomás de Castilla in the south to Punta Gorda in the north, where it opens to the Caribbean Sea. Its south-eastern limits are marked by a small peninsula known as Punta de Manabique where a $27 million gas terminal is planned.
Read more on Wikipedia →Map
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Bay of Amatique?
Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Great Barracuda, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Permit and Bonefish.
Do you need a fishing license at Bay of Amatique?
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 Bay of Amatique?
Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Bay of Amatique right now?
Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 54%.