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Turneffe Atoll

Sea, from shore  Turneffe Islands · 06:31 - 19:23

Turneffe Atoll is a coastal fishing spot in Turneffe Islands. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Crevalle Jack, Bonefish and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Crevalle Jack Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
29°
Thu
81%
29°
Best day
Fri
78%
29°
Sat
79%
29°
Sun
79%
29°
Mon
81%
29°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
29°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
97.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:46–07:46 Day 07:46–18:08 Dusk 18:08–20:08

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:17–06:17 Major period 16:17–18:17 Minor period 22:13–23:43 Minor period 10:51–12:21

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

10:00
29°
11:00
29°
12:00
29°
13:00
29°
14:00
29°
15:00
29°
16:00
28°
17:00
28°
18:00
29°
19:00
29°
20:00
29°
21:00
29°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
75%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bonefish
Albula vulpes
75%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
72%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
70%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
66%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
55%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Crevalle Jack, Bonefish, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Great Barracuda, Permit 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.

Guides for this water

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

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Turneffe Atoll?

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

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?

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

What is biting at Turneffe Atoll right now?

Right now Crevalle Jack is the most likely catch, at about 21%.