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Pinas Bay (Tropic Star Lodge)

Sea, from shore  Darien Pacific · 06:57 - 19:31

Pinas Bay (Tropic Star Lodge) on the coast in Darien Pacific. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
89.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:12–08:12 Day 08:12–18:16 Dusk 18:16–20:16

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

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Likely catch now (11 species)

Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Black Marlin
Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
9%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Roosterfish
Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
8%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
8%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Snook
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
8%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Cubera Snapper
Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
8%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
8%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bluefin Trevally
Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
8%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Pinas Bay (Tropic Star Lodge) is a coastal fishing spot in Darien Pacific. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Gatun Lake Colon (Panama Canal) · 253.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Pinas Bay (Tropic Star Lodge)?

Popular catches here include Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Black Marlin, Roosterfish, Atlantic Tarpon and Common Snook.

Do you need a fishing license at Pinas Bay (Tropic Star Lodge)?

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 Pinas Bay (Tropic Star Lodge)?

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

What is biting at Pinas Bay (Tropic Star Lodge) right now?

Right now Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) is the most likely catch, at about 12%.