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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 Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Roosterfish.

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Fair 28% The bite right now
Top bet: Yellowfin Tuna Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
34°
Best day
Thu
79%
33°
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
31°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1008 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

21:00
31°
22:00
31°
23:00
30°
00:00
30°
01:00
30°
02:00
29°
03:00
28°
04:00
28°
05:00
27°
06:00
27°
07:00
27°
08:00
29°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
28%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
25%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
16%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Yellowfin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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

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

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at El Sargento?

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

Yellowfin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at El Sargento right now?

Right now Yellowfin Tuna is the most likely catch, at about 24%.