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Golfo de Batabanó

Sea, from shore  Cuba · 06:49 - 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 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Bonefish Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
97%
30°
Best day
Tue
94%
31°
Wed
93%
30°
Thu
90%
30°
Fri
93%
30°
Sat
97%
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
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
20.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:04–08:04 Day 08:04–19:02 Dusk 19:02–21:02

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:21–01:21 Major period 11:21–13:21 Minor period 18:22–19:52 Minor period 04:51–06:21

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)

Bonefish
Albula vulpes
86%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
47%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
47%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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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 Bonefish, Great Barracuda, Permit, Atlantic Tarpon and Common Snook.

Bonefish fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct. 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for bonefish at the day. 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 Bonefish, Great Barracuda, Permit, Atlantic Tarpon and Common Snook.

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?

Bonefish fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Golfo de Batabanó right now?

Right now Bonefish is the most likely catch, at about 35%.