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Piensa Bay roosterfish grounds (Boca Chica)

Sea, from shore  Chiriqui Pacific · 07:21 - 19:49

Piensa Bay roosterfish grounds (Boca Chica) is a coastal fishing spot in Chiriqui Pacific. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Blue Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Black Marlin.

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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
78%
29°
Thu
82%
30°
Fri
79%
31°
Sat
83%
29°
Best day
Sun
83%
29°
Mon
81%
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
Rain
Water temp (est.)
30°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
92.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:36–08:36 Day 08:36–18:34 Dusk 18:34–20:34

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:55–06:55 Major period 16:55–18:55 Minor period 22:59–00:29 Minor period 11:21–12:51

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
29°
16:00
28°
17:00
28°
18:00
28°
19:00
28°
20:00
26°
21:00
26°
22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
26°
02:00
27°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
83%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
79%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
74%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
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, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Black Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Sailfish.

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Piensa Bay roosterfish grounds (Boca Chica)?

Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Black Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Sailfish, Roosterfish and Bluefin Trevally.

Do you need a fishing license at Piensa Bay roosterfish grounds (Boca Chica)?

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 Piensa Bay roosterfish grounds (Boca Chica)?

Blue Marlin fishing is usually best around Jul-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Piensa Bay roosterfish grounds (Boca Chica) right now?

Right now Blue Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 19%.