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Río Mopán

River fishing  Belize · 06:26 - 19:34

Río Mopán is a river in Belize. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 88% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Snook Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
31°
Best day
Sun
100%
33°
Mon
100%
30°
Tue
100%
31°
Wed
100%
29°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
90.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:41–07:41 Dusk 18:19–20:19

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:12–23:12 Major period 09:12–11:12 Minor period 15:55–17:25 Minor period 03:00–04:30

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

19:00
27°
20:00
26°
21:00
25°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°
00:00
23°
01:00
23°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°
05:00
24°
06:00
23°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
88%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
59%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Río Mopán is a river in Belize.

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon and Crevalle Jack.

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

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Mopán?

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon and Crevalle Jack.

Do you need a fishing license at Río Mopán?

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 Río Mopán?

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

What is biting at Río Mopán right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 59%.