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Cayo Santa Maria

Sea, from shore  Villa Clara, Jardines del Rey · 06:32 - 20:03

Cayo Santa Maria on the coast in Villa Clara, Jardines del Rey. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
50.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:47–07:47 Dusk 18:48–20:48

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

Next hours

06:00
28°
07:00
28°
08:00
29°
09:00
28°
10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
29°
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29°
14:00
29°
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29°
16:00
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29°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
26%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Common Snook
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
26%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Bonefish
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
18%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
16%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Permit
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
14%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Cayo Santa Maria is a coastal fishing spot in Villa Clara, Jardines del Rey. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Common Snook, Bonefish, Great Barracuda and Permit.

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn 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 atlantic tarpon 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:

About this water

Cayo Santa Maria

Cayo Santa María is an island off Cuba's north-central coast in the Jardines del Rey archipelago. The island is linked by road and bridge to the town of Caibarién on the main island. Cayo Santa María is well known for its white sand beaches and luxury all-inclusive resorts.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cayo Santa Maria?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Common Snook, Bonefish, Great Barracuda and Permit.

Do you need a fishing license at Cayo Santa Maria?

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 Cayo Santa Maria?

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Cayo Santa Maria right now?

Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 26%.