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Lake Enriquillo

Lake fishing  Independencia/Bahoruco · 06:25 - 19:20

Lake Enriquillo is a lake in Independencia/Bahoruco. Anglers here fish mainly for Nile Tilapia, Common Snook and Atlantic Tarpon.

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Prime 72% The bite right now
Top bet: Nile Tilapia Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
33°
Thu
85%
32°
Best day
Fri
84%
33°
Sat
82%
34°
Sun
81%
35°
Mon
84%
31°

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.)
31°C
Air temp
34°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
40.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Dusk 18:05–20:05

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:12–06:12 Major period 16:12–18:12 Minor period 22:07–23:37 Minor period 10:48–12:18

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

15:00
34°
16:00
33°
17:00
33°
18:00
32°
19:00
31°
20:00
30°
21:00
30°
22:00
29°
23:00
29°
00:00
29°
01:00
28°
02:00
28°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
59%
Water near its preferred 31 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
51%
Water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Common Snook and Atlantic Tarpon.

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for nile tilapia 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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.

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More waters nearby

Lago Enriquillo Dominican Republic · 4.3 km away Río Las Damas Dominican Republic · 21.2 km away Étang Saumâtre Dominican Republic · 37.7 km away Río Los Baos Dominican Republic · 40.4 km away Rivière Macassie Dominican Republic · 46.3 km away Caño Río Viejo Dominican Republic · 47.1 km away Río Yaque del Sur Dominican Republic · 56.6 km away Bahía de Neiba Dominican Republic · 67.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Enriquillo?

Popular catches here include Nile Tilapia, Common Snook and Atlantic Tarpon.

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 55%.