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Golfo de Batabanó

Sea, from shore  Cuba · 06:48 - 20:17

Golfo de Batabanó on the coast in Cuba. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 92% The bite right now
Top bet: Atlantic Tarpon Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
90%
30°
Sun
92%
30°
Best day
Mon
91%
30°
Tue
91%
30°
Wed
91%
30°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:03–08:03 Dusk 19:02–21:02

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:45–23:45 Major period 09:45–11:45 Minor period 16:38–18:08 Minor period 03:22–04:52

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

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Likely catch now (5 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
92%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
92%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Bonefish
Albula vulpes
68%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
61%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
54%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Golfo de Batabanó is a coastal fishing spot in Cuba. 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 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

The Gulf of Batabanó, also called the Batabanó Gulf, is an inlet or strait off southwestern Cuba in the Caribbean Sea, separating mainland Cuba from the Isle of Youth.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Golfo de Batabanó?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Golfo de Batabanó?

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 Golfo de Batabanó?

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

What is biting at Golfo de Batabanó right now?

Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 30%.