La Tortuga Island
La Tortuga Island is a coastal fishing spot in Caribbean offshore. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Blue Marlin, Bonefish and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (8 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, Bonefish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Atlantic Sailfish, Great Barracuda and Permit.
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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
La Tortuga Island is an uninhabited island of Venezuela, the largest in the Federal Dependencies of Venezuela. It is part of a group of islands that include the Tortuguillos and Cayo Herradura. Isla La Tortuga has an area of 156 km2 (60 sq mi).
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at La Tortuga Island?
Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, Bonefish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Atlantic Sailfish, Great Barracuda, Permit, Yellowfin Tuna and Atlantic Tarpon.
Do you need a fishing license at La Tortuga Island?
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 La Tortuga Island?
Blue Marlin fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at La Tortuga Island right now?
Right now Blue Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 20%.