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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
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
93.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:30–07:30 Dusk 17:38–19:38

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

Next hours

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°
16:00
27°
17:00
27°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
12%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Snook
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
12%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Crevalle Jack
Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
12%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
11%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
9%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
9%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
8%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
7%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
7%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
7%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
6%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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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 Atlantic Tarpon, Common Snook, Crevalle Jack, Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for atlantic tarpon at dawn. 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 Atlantic Tarpon, Common Snook, Crevalle Jack, Cubera Snapper, Roosterfish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Yellowfin Tuna and Blue Marlin.

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)?

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

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

Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 12%.