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Boca de Yuma

Sea, from shore  La Altagracia, southeast coast · 06:13 - 19:07

Boca de Yuma is a coastal fishing spot in La Altagracia, southeast coast. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Crevalle Jack, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Common Snook.

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Prime 79% The bite right now
Top bet: Crevalle Jack Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
31°
Best day
Fri
79%
32°
Sat
79%
31°
Sun
80%
31°
Mon
81%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:28–07:28 Day 07:28–17:52 Dusk 17:52–19:52

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 55% lit
Major period 04:48–06:48 Major period 16:48–18:48 Minor period 22:35–00:05 Minor period 11:31–13:01

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

18:00
28°
19:00
27°
20:00
26°
21:00
26°
22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
79%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
73%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
72%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
67%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
65%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Crevalle Jack, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Common Snook, Blue Marlin, Great Barracuda and Atlantic Tarpon.

Crevalle Jack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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 crevalle jack at dusk. 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

Boca de Yuma is a town of La Altagracia province in the eastern region of Dominican Republic. It is situated west of the mouth of the Yuma River, near the Caribbean Sea. The word Yuma is an indigenous Taíno name.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Boca de Yuma?

Popular catches here include Crevalle Jack, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Common Snook, Blue Marlin, Great Barracuda, Atlantic Tarpon, Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna.

Do you need a fishing license at Boca de Yuma?

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 Boca de Yuma?

Crevalle Jack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Boca de Yuma right now?

Right now Crevalle Jack is the most likely catch, at about 18%.