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Great Exuma, Bahama Sound flats

Sea, from shore  Exuma · 06:17 - 19:52

Great Exuma, Bahama Sound flats on the coast in Exuma. 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
5 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
27.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:32–07:32 Day 07:32–18:37 Dusk 18:37–20:37

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

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Likely catch now (7 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
20%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
16%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bonefish
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
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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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
13%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
12%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Permit
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
12%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Great Exuma, Bahama Sound flats is a coastal fishing spot in Exuma. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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

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Common questions

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

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

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?

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

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

Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 20%.