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El Sargento

Sea, from shore  Mexico · 06:33 - 20:33

El Sargento is a coastal fishing spot in Mexico. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Roosterfish.

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Marlin Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
34°
Best day
Thu
77%
34°
Fri
78%
35°
Sat
76%
36°
Sun
76%
37°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
32°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:48–07:48 Day 07:48–19:18 Dusk 19:18–21:18

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:59–02:59 Major period 12:59–14:59 Minor period 20:14–21:44 Minor period 06:14–07:44

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
32°
20:00
32°
21:00
31°
22:00
31°
23:00
30°
00:00
30°
01:00
29°
02:00
29°
03:00
28°
04:00
28°
05:00
27°
06:00
27°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
84%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
76%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
63%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
63%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
56%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
56%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

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

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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 striped marlin at dusk. 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

El Sargento is a Mexican cypress tree in Mexico City's park Chapultepec, planted by Nezahualcoyotl c. 1460. After living for approximately 500 years, the tree died in 1969, and its trunk stands today at around 50 feet tall.

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More waters nearby

Río Sonora Mexico · 173.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at El Sargento?

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

Do you need a fishing license at El Sargento?

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 El Sargento?

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at El Sargento right now?

Right now Striped Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 24%.