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Golfo de Cazones

Sea, from shore  Cuba · 06:44 - 20:12

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

Prime 96% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Snook Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
92%
30°
Best day
Sun
91%
30°
Mon
91%
29°
Tue
90%
29°
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
Rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
82.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:59–07:59 Dusk 18:57–20:57

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:41–23:41 Major period 09:41–11:41 Minor period 16:34–18:04 Minor period 03:18–04:48

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

20:00
30°
21:00
29°
22:00
29°
23:00
29°
00:00
29°
01:00
29°
02:00
28°
03:00
28°
04:00
28°
05:00
28°
06:00
28°
07:00
28°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
96%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
64%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
29%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
29%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bonefish
Albula vulpes
18%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Golfo de Cazones is a coastal fishing spot in Cuba. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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:

About this water

Gulf of Cazones is a large gulf in southern Cuba. It is located at the south by the provinces of Matanzas and Cienfuegos, between the northeast edge of the Jardinillos Bank on the south, and Piedras and other cays and reefs on the north. It is considered dangerous for sailing vessels to traverse because of calms and cross currents.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Golfo de Cazones?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Golfo de Cazones?

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 Cazones?

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

What is biting at Golfo de Cazones right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 60%.