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Boca de Yuma

Sea, from shore  La Altagracia, southeast coast · 05:59 - 19:13

Boca de Yuma on the coast in La Altagracia, southeast coast. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:14–07:14 Day 07:14–17:58 Dusk 17:58–19:58

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (9 species)

Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
14%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Crevalle Jack
Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Atlantic Sailfish
Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
9%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Snook
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
9%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Boca de Yuma is a coastal fishing spot in La Altagracia, southeast coast. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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.

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:

About this water

Boca de Yuma

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Boca de Yuma?

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

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?

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

What is biting at Boca de Yuma right now?

Right now Blue Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 14%.