Río San Juan

River fishing Dominican Republic · 06:05 - 19:23

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

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Prime 74% The bite right now

Top bet: Crevalle Jack Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

93%

32°

Tue

97%

31°

Wed

100%

30°

Best day

Thu

92%

30°

Fri

95%

29°

Sat

100%

30°

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.)

28°C

Air temp

30°C

Wind

8 m/s

Pressure

1014 hPa ↑ rising

Clouds

9.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-28 22:03

Best times today

Dawn 05:20–07:20 Day 07:20–18:08 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 22:32–00:32 Major period 10:32–12:32 Minor period 17:27–18:57 Minor period 04:08–05:38

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

30°

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29°

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28°

19:00

27°

20:00

26°

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26°

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26°

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01:00

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Likely catch now (4 species)

Crevalle Jack

Caranx hippos

74%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Nile Tilapia

Oreochromis niloticus

53%

Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

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Common Snook

Centropomus undecimalis

36%

Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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Atlantic Tarpon

Megalops atlanticus

31%

Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

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About the fishing here

Río San Juan is a river in Dominican Republic.

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

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río San Juan?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Río San Juan?

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 San Juan?

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

What is biting at Río San Juan right now?

Right now Crevalle Jack is the most likely catch, at about 52%.