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Los Roques flats

Sea, from shore  Los Roques Archipelago · 07:04 - 19:53

Los Roques flats on the coast in Los Roques Archipelago. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
19.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:19–08:19 Day 08:19–18:38 Dusk 18:38–20:38

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
16%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
14%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bonefish
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
13%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Atlantic Sailfish
Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Permit
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
9%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Los Roques flats is a coastal fishing spot in Los Roques Archipelago. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Bonefish, Great Barracuda and Atlantic Sailfish.

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for mahi-mahi (dorado) 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:

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More waters nearby

La Guaira bank La Guaira (Vargas) offshore · 128.9 km away La Tortuga Island Caribbean offshore · 185.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Los Roques flats?

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Bonefish, Great Barracuda, Atlantic Sailfish, Permit and Atlantic Tarpon.

Do you need a fishing license at Los Roques flats?

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 Los Roques flats?

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Los Roques flats right now?

Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 16%.