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Golfo de Nicoya

Sea, from shore  Costa Rica · 06:21 - 19:04

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

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Prime 98% The bite right now
Top bet: Cubera Snapper Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
32°
Best day
Sun
100%
33°
Mon
100%
31°
Tue
100%
31°
Wed
100%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
41.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:36–07:36 Dusk 17:49–19:49 Night 19:49–05:36

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:55–22:55 Major period 08:55–10:55 Minor period 15:24–16:54 Minor period 02:56–04:26

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
27°
20:00
27°
21:00
26°
22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
25°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
98%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
88%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
59%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
41%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
29%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
27%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Golfo de Nicoya is a coastal fishing spot in Costa Rica. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Cubera Snapper, Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Yellowfin Tuna and Roosterfish.

Cubera Snapper fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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 cubera snapper 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Gulf of Nicoya is an inlet of the Pacific Ocean. It separates the Nicoya Peninsula from the mainland of Costa Rica, and encompasses a marine and coastal landscape of wetlands, rocky islands and cliffs.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Golfo de Nicoya?

Popular catches here include Cubera Snapper, Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Yellowfin Tuna, Roosterfish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Wahoo.

Do you need a fishing license at Golfo de Nicoya?

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 Nicoya?

Cubera Snapper fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Golfo de Nicoya right now?

Right now Cubera Snapper is the most likely catch, at about 37%.