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Zapata, Las Salinas

Sea, from shore  Matanzas, Zapata Peninsula · 06:41 - 20:11

Zapata, Las Salinas on the coast in Matanzas, Zapata Peninsula. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa → stable
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:56–07:56 Dusk 18:56–20:56

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

Next hours

07:00
24°
08:00
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09:00
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30°
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31°
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Likely catch now (5 species)

Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
25%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Common Snook
Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
25%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bonefish
Bonefish
Albula vulpes
19%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Sphyraena barracuda
16%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Permit
Permit
Trachinotus falcatus
15%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Zapata, Las Salinas is a coastal fishing spot in Matanzas, Zapata Peninsula. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Common Snook, Bonefish, Great Barracuda and Permit.

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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 atlantic tarpon at dawn. 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Zapata, Las Salinas?

Popular catches here include Atlantic Tarpon, Common Snook, Bonefish, Great Barracuda and Permit.

Do you need a fishing license at Zapata, Las Salinas?

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 Zapata, Las Salinas?

Atlantic Tarpon fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Zapata, Las Salinas right now?

Right now Atlantic Tarpon is the most likely catch, at about 25%.