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Golfo Dulce (Golfito)

Sea, from shore  South Pacific, Osa, Puntarenas · 06:24 - 18:53

Golfo Dulce (Golfito) is a coastal fishing spot in South Pacific, Osa, Puntarenas. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Blue Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Crevalle Jack.

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Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Blue Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
28°
Thu
87%
29°
Best day
Fri
83%
30°
Sat
82%
30°
Sun
84%
28°
Mon
85%
31°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
16.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:39–07:39 Day 07:39–17:38 Dusk 17:38–19:38

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 03:59–05:59 Major period 15:59–17:59 Minor period 22:03–23:33 Minor period 10:25–11:55

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

07:00
26°
08:00
27°
09:00
27°
10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
29°
13:00
29°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°
16:00
29°
17:00
27°
18:00
27°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
83%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
79%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Crevalle Jack, Black Marlin, Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna.

Blue Marlin fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for blue marlin at the day. 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 Blue Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Crevalle Jack, Black Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish and Roosterfish.

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)?

Blue Marlin fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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

Right now Blue Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 20%.