Lake Enriquillo
Lake Enriquillo is a lake in Independencia/Bahoruco. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
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.
Next hours
Likely catch now (3 species)
About the fishing here
Lake Enriquillo is a lake in Independencia/Bahoruco.
Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Atlantic Tarpon and Common Snook.
Nile Tilapia fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Lake Enriquillo is a hypersaline lake in the Dominican Republic located in the southwestern region of the country. Its waters are shared between the provinces of Bahoruco and Independencia, the latter of which borders Haiti. Lake Enriquillo is the largest lake in both the Dominican Republic and Hispaniola, as well as the entire Caribbean. It is also the lowest point for an island country.
Read more on Wikipedia →Map
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Enriquillo?
Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Atlantic Tarpon and Common Snook.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Enriquillo?
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 Lake Enriquillo?
Nile Tilapia fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Enriquillo right now?
Right now Nile Tilapia is the most likely catch, at about 39%.