Striped Marlin

Oct–Feb • Peak tournament window in fall. 

Blue/Black Marlin

Jul–Oct • Warm currents, offshore runs.

Yellowfin Tuna

Jun–Nov • Consistent summer–fall action. 

Dorado (Mahi)

Jul–Dec • Nearshore windows in late summer. 

Roosterfish

May–Jul • Inshore sight-casting. 

Snapper/Grouper

Oct–Mar • Cooler water, steady bottom bite.

January

Fish: Sierra, Snapper

Water: 22–23°C • Best: 6:30–10:30

Cool, dry mornings; occasional north wind. Bottom bite steady near structure.

February

Fish: Yellowtail, Snapper

Water: 21–22°C • Best: 7:00–11:00

Watch wind windows; sunrise departures for calmer seas.

March

Fish: Yellowtail, Grouper

Water: 21–22°C • Best: 6:00–9:30

Transition month; clearer mornings, breeze in the afternoon.

April

Fish: Dorado, Roosterfish

Water: 22–24°C • Best: 6:30–10:00

Calm mornings; bait schools build along beaches/points.

May

Fish: Roosterfish, Jack crevalle, Snapper

Water: 24–26°C • Best: 6:00–9:00

Nearshore action turns on; prime rooster sight-casting begins.

June

Fish: Striped marlin, Dorado, Yellowfin

Water: 26–27°C • Best: 6:00–10:30

Calm seas, excellent visibility; offshore bite builds.

July

Fish: Blue marlin, Dorado, Tuna

Water: 27–28°C • Best: 5:45–9:30

Hot days; strong offshore bite—start early.

August

Fish: Blue marlin, Wahoo, Dorado

Water: 28–29°C • Best: 6:00–9:00

Peak heat/humidity; monitor tropical systems.

September

Fish: Black marlin, Tuna, Dorado

Water: 29°C+ • Best: 6:30–10:00

Tropical activity possible; peak offshore runs.

October

Fish: Striped marlin, Tuna, Wahoo

Water: ~28°C • Best: 6:00–10:30

Tournament season; calm weather windows.

November

Fish: Striped marlin, Dorado, Tuna

Water: 26–27°C • Best: 6:30–11:00

Reliable weather; versatile targets.

December

Fish: Sierra, Snapper, Striped marlin

Water: 24–25°C • Best: 7:00–11:00

Cooler seas; steady nearshore + winter billfish.