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Punta Cana offshore

Sea, from shore  La Altagracia, east coast · 06:12 - 19:07

Punta Cana offshore is a coastal fishing spot in La Altagracia, east coast. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Blue Marlin, White Marlin and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

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Prime 87% The bite right now
Top bet: Blue Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
30°
Thu
80%
30°
Fri
79%
30°
Sat
80%
29°
Sun
78%
30°
Mon
84%
29°
Best day

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
7.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:27–07:27 Day 07:27–17:52 Dusk 17:52–19:52

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 03:59–05:59 Major period 15:59–17:59 Minor period 21:54–23:24 Minor period 10:35–12:05

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

16:00
28°
17:00
28°
18:00
28°
19:00
27°
20:00
27°
21:00
27°
22:00
27°
23:00
27°
00:00
28°
01:00
28°
02:00
27°
03:00
27°

Likely catch now (10 species)

Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
87%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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White Marlin
Kajikia albida
82%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
74%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Atlantic Sailfish, Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna.

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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More waters nearby

Boca de Yuma La Altagracia, southeast coast · 42.3 km away Río Salado (Río Dulce) Dominican Republic · 72.4 km away Río Cuarón Dominican Republic · 76.9 km away Laguna Manatí Dominican Republic · 161.8 km away Bahía Escocesa Dominican Republic · 170.3 km away Río Ozama Dominican Republic · 179.2 km away Río Haina Dominican Republic · 189.4 km away Río Boba Dominican Republic · 191.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Punta Cana offshore?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Punta Cana offshore?

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 Punta Cana offshore?

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

What is biting at Punta Cana offshore right now?

Right now Blue Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 23%.