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Punta Cana offshore

Sea, from shore  La Altagracia, east coast · 05:57 - 19:12

Punta Cana offshore on the coast in La Altagracia, east coast. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:12–07:12 Day 07:12–17:57 Dusk 17:57–19:57

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

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Likely catch now (10 species)

White Marlin
White Marlin
Kajikia albida
14%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
12%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Crevalle Jack
Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
10%
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.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
10%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Atlantic Sailfish
Atlantic Sailfish
Istiophorus albicans
8%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
7%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Common Snook
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
7%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Punta Cana offshore is a coastal fishing spot in La Altagracia, east coast. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

White Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for white 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:

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More waters nearby

Boca de Yuma La Altagracia, southeast coast · 42.3 km away Cabrera offshore Maria Trinidad Sanchez, north coast · 204.7 km away Bahia de Las Calderas (Bani) Peravia, south coast · 218.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Punta Cana offshore?

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

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?

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

What is biting at Punta Cana offshore right now?

Right now White Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 14%.