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Golfo de Venezuela

Sea, from shore  Colombia · 06:23 - 19:11

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

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Prime 76% 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
99%
28°
Sun
98%
29°
Mon
100%
29°
Best day
Tue
100%
29°
Wed
100%
29°

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
27°C
Wind
14 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
29.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:38–07:38 Day 07:38–17:56 Dusk 17:56–19:56

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:00–23:00 Major period 09:00–11:00 Minor period 15:32–17:02 Minor period 02:57–04:27

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

21:00
27°
22:00
27°
23:00
27°
00:00
27°
01:00
27°
02:00
27°
03:00
27°
04:00
27°
05:00
27°
06:00
27°
07:00
26°
08:00
26°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
76%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
38%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
24%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
18%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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About the fishing here

Golfo de Venezuela is a coastal fishing spot in Colombia. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

Cubera Snapper fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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 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 Venezuela is a gulf of the Caribbean Sea bounded by the Venezuelan states of Zulia and Falcón and by La Guajira Department, Colombia. The western side is formed by the Guajira Peninsula. A 54 km (34 mi) strait connects it with Maracaibo Lake to the south.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Golfo de Venezuela?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Golfo de Venezuela?

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 Venezuela?

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

What is biting at Golfo de Venezuela right now?

Right now Cubera Snapper is the most likely catch, at about 63%.