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Gulf of Chiriqui (Coiba)

Sea, from shore  Veraguas/Chiriqui Pacific · 07:20 - 19:46

Gulf of Chiriqui (Coiba) is a coastal fishing spot in Veraguas/Chiriqui Pacific. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Cubera Snapper, Common Snook and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

Prime 77% The bite right now
Top bet: Cubera Snapper Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
28°
Fri
78%
31°
Sat
81%
26°
Sun
81%
27°
Mon
82%
30°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
90.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:35–08:35 Dusk 18:31–20:31 Night 20:31–06:35

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 55% lit
Major period 05:40–07:40 Major period 17:40–19:40 Minor period 23:42–01:12 Minor period 12:08–13:38

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

18:00
26°
19:00
24°
20:00
24°
21:00
23°
22:00
23°
23:00
23°
00:00
23°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
77%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
76%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
72%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
68%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
68%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
68%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Cubera Snapper, Common Snook, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Bluefin Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna and Atlantic Tarpon.

Cubera Snapper fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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 cubera snapper at dusk. 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 Gulf of Chiriqui (Coiba)?

Popular catches here include Cubera Snapper, Common Snook, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Bluefin Trevally, Yellowfin Tuna, Atlantic Tarpon, Roosterfish and Black Marlin.

Do you need a fishing license at Gulf of Chiriqui (Coiba)?

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 Gulf of Chiriqui (Coiba)?

Cubera Snapper fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Gulf of Chiriqui (Coiba) right now?

Right now Cubera Snapper is the most likely catch, at about 14%.