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Great Exuma, Bahama Sound flats

Sea, from shore  Exuma · 06:34 - 19:44

Great Exuma, Bahama Sound flats is a coastal fishing spot in Exuma. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Blue Marlin, Bonefish and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

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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
73%
29°
Thu
73%
29°
Fri
70%
30°
Sat
75%
30°
Best day
Sun
73%
30°
Mon
75%
30°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
51.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:49–07:49 Day 07:49–18:29 Dusk 18:29–20:29

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:29–06:29 Major period 16:29–18:29 Minor period 22:19–23:49 Minor period 11:10–12:40

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

09:00
28°
10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
29°
13:00
29°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°
16:00
30°
17:00
30°
18:00
30°
19:00
30°
20:00
29°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
83%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Bonefish
Albula vulpes
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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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More waters nearby

Great Lake Bahamas · 147.1 km away Granny Lake Bahamas · 149.6 km away Lake Cunningham Bahamas · 234.7 km away Andros Island flats Andros · 236.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Great Exuma, Bahama Sound flats?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Great Exuma, Bahama Sound 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 Great Exuma, Bahama Sound flats?

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

What is biting at Great Exuma, Bahama Sound flats right now?

Right now Blue Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 24%.