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Grand Bahama, McLeans Town flats

Sea, from shore  Grand Bahama · 06:19 - 20:08

Grand Bahama, McLeans Town flats on the coast in Grand Bahama. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
14.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:34–07:34 Day 07:34–18:53 Dusk 18:53–20:53

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

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Likely catch now (7 species)

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
18%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
16%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
14%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
14%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
13%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Bonefish
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
13%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Permit
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
12%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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About the fishing here

Grand Bahama, McLeans Town flats is a coastal fishing spot in Grand Bahama. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Atlantic Tarpon, Great Barracuda, Wahoo, Blue Marlin and Bonefish.

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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 mahi-mahi (dorado) 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Grand Bahama, McLeans Town flats?

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Atlantic Tarpon, Great Barracuda, Wahoo, Blue Marlin, Bonefish and Permit.

Do you need a fishing license at Grand Bahama, McLeans Town flats?

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 Grand Bahama, McLeans Town flats?

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Grand Bahama, McLeans Town flats right now?

Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 18%.