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Río Yaque del Norte

River fishing  Dominican Republic · 06:09 - 19:27

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

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Prime 92% The bite right now
Top bet: Crevalle Jack Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
34°
Best day
Tue
90%
34°
Wed
91%
34°
Thu
93%
31°
Fri
98%
32°
Sat
95%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:24–07:24 Day 07:24–18:12 Dusk 18:12–20:12

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:36–00:36 Major period 10:36–12:36 Minor period 17:30–19:00 Minor period 04:13–05:43

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
29°
17:00
29°
18:00
29°
19:00
26°
20:00
25°
21:00
24°
22:00
24°
23:00
23°
00:00
22°
01:00
22°
02:00
22°
03:00
21°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
92%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
50%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
50%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Río Yaque del Norte 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)

About this water

The Yaque Del Norte River is the longest river in the Dominican Republic, as well as the second longest river on Hispaniola, behind the Artibonite River. It is 296 km long and flows northwest into the Atlantic Ocean.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Yaque del Norte?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Río Yaque del Norte?

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 Yaque del Norte?

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

What is biting at Río Yaque del Norte right now?

Right now Crevalle Jack is the most likely catch, at about 45%.