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Punta Mariato

Sea, from shore  Panama · 07:10 - 19:43

Punta Mariato on the coast in Panama. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 98% The bite right now
Top bet: Cubera Snapper Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
31°
Best day
Sun
100%
32°
Mon
100%
29°
Tue
100%
28°
Wed
99%
28°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
38.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:25–08:25 Dusk 18:28–20:28 Night 20:28–06:25

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:39–23:39 Major period 09:39–11:39 Minor period 16:03–17:33 Minor period 03:44–05:14

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

20:00
28°
21:00
28°
22:00
27°
23:00
27°
00:00
27°
01:00
27°
02:00
27°
03:00
27°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
26°
07:00
26°

Likely catch now (11 species)

Cubera Snapper
Lutjanus cyanopterus
98%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
88%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
58%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
29%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Bluefin Trevally
Caranx melampygus
29%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
27%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Punta Mariato is a coastal fishing spot in Panama. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Cubera Snapper, Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally and Roosterfish.

Cubera Snapper fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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 cubera snapper 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Punta Mariato or Mariato Point is a cape in western Panama and is the southernmost point on the mainland of North America and is one of the Extreme points of Earth.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Punta Mariato?

Popular catches here include Cubera Snapper, Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Yellowfin Tuna, Bluefin Trevally, Roosterfish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Wahoo.

Do you need a fishing license at Punta Mariato?

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 Mariato?

Cubera Snapper fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Punta Mariato right now?

Right now Cubera Snapper is the most likely catch, at about 38%.