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Cartagena coast

Sea, from shore  Bolivar, Caribbean coast · 06:52 - 19:25

Cartagena coast is a coastal fishing spot in Bolivar, Caribbean coast. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Crevalle Jack, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Atlantic Sailfish.

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Crevalle Jack Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
31°
Thu
87%
30°
Best day
Fri
85%
30°
Sat
82%
32°
Sun
86%
30°
Mon
84%
31°

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
29°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
58.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:07–08:07 Day 08:07–18:10 Dusk 18:10–20:10

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:28–06:28 Major period 16:28–18:28 Minor period 22:31–00:01 Minor period 10:56–12:26

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

08:00
29°
09:00
30°
10:00
30°
11:00
31°
12:00
31°
13:00
31°
14:00
30°
15:00
29°
16:00
30°
17:00
30°
18:00
29°
19:00
30°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
78%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
76%
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.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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 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)

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More waters nearby

Bahía de Cartagena Colombia · 6.8 km away Embalse Arroyo Grande Colombia · 65.5 km away Cabo de La Aguja Colombia · 182.1 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cartagena coast?

Popular catches here include Crevalle Jack, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Atlantic Sailfish, Wahoo, Black Marlin, Sailfish, Roosterfish and Cubera Snapper.

Do you need a fishing license at Cartagena coast?

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 Cartagena coast?

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

What is biting at Cartagena coast right now?

Right now Crevalle Jack is the most likely catch, at about 19%.