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Cabo Tiburón

Sea, from shore  Panama · 06:54 - 19:31

Cabo Tiburón on the coast in Panama. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
31°
Best day
Tue
100%
31°
Wed
99%
30°
Thu
100%
30°
Fri
100%
30°
Sat
100%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
30°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
44.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:09–08:09 Day 08:09–18:16 Dusk 18:16–20:16

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:01–01:01 Major period 11:01–13:01 Minor period 17:31–19:01 Minor period 05:02–06:32

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

16:00
31°
17:00
30°
18:00
29°
19:00
28°
20:00
28°
21:00
28°
22:00
28°
23:00
28°
00:00
27°
01:00
27°
02:00
27°
03:00
27°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
84%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Cabo Tiburón is a coastal fishing spot in Panama. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish and Black Marlin.

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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 mahi-mahi (dorado) 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cabo Tiburón?

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Black Marlin, Roosterfish and Bluefin Trevally.

Do you need a fishing license at Cabo Tiburón?

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 Cabo Tiburón?

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Cabo Tiburón right now?

Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 16%.