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Turneffe Atoll

Sea, from shore  Turneffe Islands · 06:18 - 19:28

Turneffe Atoll on the coast in Turneffe Islands. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
12 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
35.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:33–07:33 Dusk 18:13–20:13

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (7 species)

Common Snook
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
31%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
18%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Crevalle Jack
Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
16%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
10%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
10%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Permit
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
9%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bonefish
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
6%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Turneffe Atoll is a coastal fishing spot in Turneffe Islands. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Great Barracuda, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Permit.

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Turneffe Atoll

Turneffe Atoll is located southeast of Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, off the coast of Belize in Central America, 20 miles from Belize City. It is one of three atolls of the Belize Barrier Reef, along with Glover's Reef and Lighthouse Reef. It is approximately 30 miles long and 10 miles wide, making it the largest coral atoll in Belize and in the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. The atoll was officially declared a marine reserve on November 22, 2012.

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More waters nearby

Belize River mouth Belize District · 42.4 km away Ambergris Caye flats Belize District, San Pedro · 66.4 km away Glovers Reef Atoll Stann Creek, outer reef · 66.9 km away Placencia Lagoon Stann Creek · 107.1 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Turneffe Atoll?

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Great Barracuda, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Permit and Bonefish.

Do you need a fishing license at Turneffe Atoll?

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 Turneffe Atoll?

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

What is biting at Turneffe Atoll right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 31%.