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Santa Cruz River

River fishing  Mexico · 06:22 - 20:35

Santa Cruz River is a river in Mexico. Anglers here fish mainly for Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish and Bluegill.

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Largemouth Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
34°
Thu
77%
34°
Fri
92%
35°
Best day
Sat
89%
33°
Sun
76%
37°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
7 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Dusk 19:20–21:20

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:55–02:55 Major period 12:55–14:55 Minor period 20:17–21:47 Minor period 06:03–07:33

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
29°
21:00
28°
22:00
26°
23:00
25°
00:00
24°
01:00
24°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
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06:00
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07:00
22°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
75%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
64%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
60%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
60%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill and Nile Tilapia.

Largemouth Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun, 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a soft-plastic jig for largemouth bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for largemouth bass at dusk. Fish hard now.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for largemouth bass: Jig around cover.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural green pumpkin and bluegill patterns for largemouth bass.
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)

Map

More waters nearby

San Pedro River Mexico · 69.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Santa Cruz River?

Popular catches here include Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Santa Cruz River?

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 Santa Cruz River?

Largemouth Bass fishing is usually best around Apr-Jun, Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Santa Cruz River right now?

Right now Largemouth Bass is the most likely catch, at about 33%.