Golfo de Venezuela
Golfo de Venezuela on the coast in Venezuela. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (8 species)
About the fishing here
Golfo de Venezuela is a coastal fishing spot in Venezuela. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda, Permit, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Blue Marlin.
Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
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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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Golfo de Venezuela?
Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Yellowfin Tuna, Great Barracuda, Permit, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Bonefish 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?
Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Golfo de Venezuela right now?
Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 35%.