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Corozal Bay

Sea, from shore  Belize · 06:19 - 19:33

Corozal Bay on the coast in Belize. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Snook Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
32°
Best day
Sun
100%
32°
Mon
97%
29°
Tue
96%
32°
Wed
100%
28°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
33.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:34–07:34 Dusk 18:18–20:18

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:09–23:09 Major period 09:09–11:09 Minor period 15:54–17:24 Minor period 02:53–04:23

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

19:00
29°
20:00
28°
21:00
28°
22:00
27°
23:00
27°
00:00
27°
01:00
27°
02:00
27°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
25°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
78%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
52%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
41%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
30%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
28%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Corozal Bay is a coastal fishing spot in Belize. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Permit, Great Barracuda and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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 common snook at night. 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)

About this water

Corozal Bay is an inlet of Chetumal Bay, indenting northern Belize. Several resort areas are located on the coast of the bay, most notably Corozal Town. The New River (Belize) flows north into the bay. The town of Consejo is located north-northeast of the bay, on the much larger Chetumal Bay. The Mayan ruins of Cerros are located on the bay.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Corozal Bay?

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Permit, Great Barracuda, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Bonefish.

Do you need a fishing license at Corozal Bay?

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 Corozal Bay?

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Corozal Bay right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 47%.