Golfo de Urabá

Sea, from shore Colombia · 06:53 - 19:29

Golfo de Urabá is a coastal fishing spot in Colombia. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Cubera Snapper, Crevalle Jack and Roosterfish.

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Prime 100% The bite right now

Top bet: Cubera Snapper Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

100%

32°

Best day

Thu

100%

32°

Fri

99%

31°

Sat

100%

32°

Sun

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

Light rain

Water temp (est.)

29°C

Air temp

29°C

Wind

7 m/s

Pressure

1008 hPa ↓ falling

Clouds

93.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-30 04:37

Best times today

Dawn 06:08–08:08 Dusk 18:14–20:14

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit

Major period 00:38–02:38 Major period 12:38–14:38 Minor period 19:06–20:36 Minor period 06:41–08:11

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

22:00

29°

23:00

28°

00:00

28°

01:00

28°

02:00

27°

03:00

28°

04:00

27°

05:00

27°

06:00

26°

07:00

26°

08:00

26°

09:00

27°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Cubera Snapper

Lutjanus cyanopterus

100%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Crevalle Jack

Caranx hippos

43%

Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Roosterfish

Nematistius pectoralis

30%

Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)

Coryphaena hippurus

24%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

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Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

22%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

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Sailfish

Istiophorus platypterus

17%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Cubera Snapper, Crevalle Jack, Roosterfish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo and Sailfish.

Cubera Snapper fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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.

Guides for this water

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 Urabá is a gulf on the northern coast of Colombia. It is part of the Caribbean Sea. It is a long, wide inlet located on the coast of Colombia, close to the connection of the continent to the Isthmus of Panama. The town of Turbo, Colombia, lies at the mid eastern side naturally sheltered by the Turbo Bay part of the Gulf. The Atrato River flows into the Gulf of Urabá.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Golfo de Urabá?

Popular catches here include Cubera Snapper, Crevalle Jack, Roosterfish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Sailfish, Atlantic Sailfish and Black Marlin.

Do you need a fishing license at Golfo de Urabá?

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 Urabá?

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

What is biting at Golfo de Urabá right now?

Right now Cubera Snapper is the most likely catch, at about 77%.