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Boca de Yuma

Sea, from shore  La Altagracia, southeast coast · 06:13 - 19:08

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 Blue Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Atlantic Sailfish.

Prime 84% 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
82%
31°
Best day
Thu
81%
31°
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
29°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:28–07:28 Day 07:28–17:53 Dusk 17:53–19:53

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:01–06:01 Major period 16:01–18:01 Minor period 21:55–23:25 Minor period 10:36–12:06

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

17:00
29°
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°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
84%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

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:

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Boca de Yuma?

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

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 25%.