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La Tortuga Island

Sea, from shore  Caribbean offshore · 07:10 - 19:45

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).

Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Blue Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
30°
Thu
74%
30°
Fri
76%
30°
Best day
Sat
75%
30°
Sun
75%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
30°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
78.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:25–08:25 Day 08:25–18:30 Dusk 18:30–20:30

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:47–06:47 Major period 16:47–18:47 Minor period 22:49–00:19 Minor period 11:16–12:46

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

16:00
30°
17:00
30°
18:00
29°
19:00
28°
20:00
28°
21:00
28°
22:00
28°
23:00
28°
00:00
27°
01:00
27°
02:00
27°
03:00
27°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
83%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.
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Bonefish
Albula vulpes
81%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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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

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:

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%.