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Río Banilejo

River fishing  Dominican Republic · 06:08 - 19:23

Río Banilejo is a river in Dominican Republic. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 87% The bite right now
Top bet: Crevalle Jack Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
28°
Best day
Tue
100%
26°
Wed
100%
23°
Thu
100%
26°
Fri
100%
24°
Sat
100%
24°

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.)
27°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
70.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:23–07:23 Day 07:23–18:08 Dusk 18:08–20:08

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:34–00:34 Major period 10:34–12:34 Minor period 17:26–18:56 Minor period 04:12–05:42

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
26°
17:00
25°
18:00
24°
19:00
22°
20:00
20°
21:00
20°
22:00
19°
23:00
18°
00:00
18°
01:00
18°
02:00
18°
03:00
18°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
87%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
47%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
47%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Río Banilejo is a river in Dominican Republic.

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

Crevalle Jack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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 crevalle jack 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

Ocoa Dominican Republic · 14.2 km away Laguna de los Flamencos Dominican Republic · 23.0 km away Poza de Manuel Ruiz Dominican Republic · 26.1 km away Río Las Cuevas Dominican Republic · 31.3 km away Río Duey Dominican Republic · 36.0 km away Bahia de Las Calderas (Bani) Peravia, south coast · 48.6 km away Río Haina Dominican Republic · 52.4 km away Río Yaque del Sur Dominican Republic · 53.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Banilejo?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Río Banilejo?

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 Banilejo?

Crevalle Jack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Río Banilejo right now?

Right now Crevalle Jack is the most likely catch, at about 44%.