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Cartagena coast

Sea, from shore  Bolivar, Caribbean coast · 06:42 - 19:26

Cartagena coast on the coast in Bolivar, Caribbean coast. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
72.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:57–07:57 Day 07:57–18:11 Dusk 18:11–20:11

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

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Crevalle Jack
Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
19%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
14%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
14%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
14%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
11%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
10%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
9%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Atlantic Sailfish
Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
9%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Cartagena coast is a coastal fishing spot in Bolivar, Caribbean coast. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Crevalle Jack, Cubera Snapper, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Roosterfish, Wahoo 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for crevalle jack at dawn. 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 Cartagena coast?

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

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%.