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Bimini

Sea, from shore  Bimini · 06:45 - 20:01

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

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Prime 87% The bite right now
Top bet: Blue Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
29°
Best day
Thu
73%
29°
Fri
76%
29°
Sat
76%
29°
Sun
76%
29°
Mon
76%
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
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
97.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:00–08:00 Day 08:00–18:46 Dusk 18:46–20:46

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:43–06:43 Major period 16:43–18:43 Minor period 22:30–00:00 Minor period 11:26–12:56

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

09:00
27°
10:00
28°
11:00
28°
12:00
28°
13:00
28°
14:00
28°
15:00
29°
16:00
29°
17:00
29°
18:00
28°
19:00
28°
20:00
28°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
87%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Bonefish
Albula vulpes
82%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
79%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
76%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
74%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, Bonefish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Permit and Great Barracuda.

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.

Guides for this water

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Bimini is the westernmost district of the Bahamas and comprises a chain of islands located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) due east of Miami. Bimini is the closest point in the Bahamas to the mainland United States and approximately 210 km (130 mi) west-northwest of Nassau. The population is 2,361 as of the 2022 census.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bimini?

Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, Bonefish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Permit, Great Barracuda and Atlantic Tarpon.

Do you need a fishing license at Bimini?

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 Bimini?

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

What is biting at Bimini right now?

Right now Blue Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 27%.