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Placencia Lagoon

Sea, from shore  Stann Creek · 06:22 - 19:28

Placencia Lagoon on the coast in Stann Creek. 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
28°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
91.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Dusk 18:13–20:13

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

Next hours

04:00
28°
05:00
28°
06:00
28°
07:00
28°
08:00
29°
09:00
29°
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30°
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30°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Common Snook
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
30%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
20%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Crevalle Jack
Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
15%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Permit
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
11%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
10%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
8%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bonefish
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
6%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Placencia Lagoon is a coastal fishing spot in Stann Creek. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Permit, Great Barracuda and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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

Timing This is a prime window for common snook at night. 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

Glovers Reef Atoll Stann Creek, outer reef · 66.7 km away Turneffe Atoll Turneffe Islands · 107.1 km away Belize River mouth Belize District · 112.9 km away Ambergris Caye flats Belize District, San Pedro · 161.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Placencia Lagoon?

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Permit, Great Barracuda, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Bonefish.

Do you need a fishing license at Placencia Lagoon?

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 Placencia Lagoon?

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Placencia Lagoon right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 30%.