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Golfo Dulce (Golfito)

Sea, from shore  South Pacific, Osa, Puntarenas · 06:15 - 18:53

Golfo Dulce (Golfito) on the coast in South Pacific, Osa, Puntarenas. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
55.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:30–07:30 Dusk 17:38–19:38 Night 19:38–05:30

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

Next hours

04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
26°
07:00
26°
08:00
27°
09:00
27°
10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
29°
13:00
30°
14:00
29°
15:00
28°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
22%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Common Snook
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
20%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
13%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Crevalle Jack
Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
10%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
7%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
7%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
6%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
5%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
4%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
1%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Golfo Dulce (Golfito) is a coastal fishing spot in South Pacific, Osa, Puntarenas. 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)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Golfo Dulce (Golfito)?

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 Dulce (Golfito)?

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 Dulce (Golfito)?

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

What is biting at Golfo Dulce (Golfito) right now?

Right now Cubera Snapper is the most likely catch, at about 22%.