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100-acre Caleta Salinas fishing map with NOAA BlueTopo survey contours (100% measured, 100% assessed), source-traceable coastal structure, regional fish-survey occurrence, sourced forage timing and verified public access. The water tops out around 27 ft. The depth chart is built from real agency bathymetry referenced to NAVD88; directly measured coverage remains distinguished from source interpolation. The channels, holes and drop-offs come from the source data, not a distance-from-shore model. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
The drawn water covers 100 acres wrapped in 1.9 miles of bank. A shoreline index of 1.3 says round and simple: fish relate to depth changes here, not shoreline features. The shallow band under 15 ft claims about 73% of the surface — that's where the groceries are. End to end it runs roughly 0.7 mi, about 0.4 mi across. Its nearest charted neighbour, Ensenada las Pardas, is 2 mi to the east.
The spring pattern is a shallow one: atlantic tarpon in 3 to 25 ft. Midsummer fish sit out in 3 to 27 ft before dropping to 4 to 27 ft for winter. The spot to know is NOAA charted underwater rock, a rock pile in about 3 ft of water that rates good for atlantic tarpon in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a heavy paddletail or a swimbait in pass current gets it done.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | 4-6 inch paddletail, Suspending baitfish plug |
| Summer | 3 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Heavy paddletail, Swimbait in pass current |
| Fall | 3 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Mullet-profile swimbait, Surface plug |
| Winter | 4 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 35 ft | dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Slow-rolled paddletail, Suspending plug |
Spring jack crevalle on Caleta Salinas hold shallow, usually 2 to 25 ft. They move out to 2 to 27 ft in summer and finish the year down in 4 to 27 ft. Put NOAA charted underwater rock first on the milk run — a rock pile near 3 ft that grades good for spring. The feeding windows run early morning and the evening. The summer box starts with a pencil popper or a casting spoon.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 25 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Surface popper, Metal jig |
| Summer | 2 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Pencil popper, Casting spoon |
| Fall | 2 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 30 ft | dawn & midday | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Topwater walker, Metal jig |
| Winter | 4 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 35 ft | dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Compact metal jig, Slow-rolled paddletail |
Come spring, look for yellowtail snapper tight to the bank in 4 to 27 ft. Through summer count on 4 to 27 ft; the winter hold is 4 to 27 ft. If you only fish one area, make it NOAA charted underwater rock: a rock pile around 3 ft that scores prime in spring. Best bite is early morning and the evening. A micro jig or a small paddletail is the honest summer answer here.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 4 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 60 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Small bucktail, Light vertical jig |
| Summer | 4 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Micro jig, Small paddletail |
| Fall | 4 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 70 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Small vertical jig, Baitfish streamer |
| Winter | 4 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 12 to 80 ft | dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Small jig worked deep, Bucktail |
The spring pattern is a shallow one: mutton snapper in 3 to 27 ft. The depth story barely changes: 3 to 27 ft through summer, 5 to 27 ft in winter. Top water on the chart: NOAA charted underwater rock, a rock pile in the 3 ft range, prime in spring. Time it for early morning and the evening. Summer baits: a heavy bucktail or a vertical jig gets it done.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 65 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Bucktail near bottom, Paddletail |
| Summer | 3 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 80 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Heavy bucktail, Vertical jig |
| Fall | 4 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 10 to 75 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Bucktail + strip, Slow vertical jig |
| Winter | 5 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 15 to 90 ft | dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Slow jig, Bottom bucktail |
Spring puts great barracuda in skinny water — 1 to 27 ft is the zone. Summer fish stay in 1 to 27 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 27 ft. Spring great barracuda concentrate at NOAA charted underwater rock, a prime-rated rock pile around 3 ft. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. A fast swimbait or a spoon covers the summer program.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 2 to 45 ft | dawn & midday | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Fast tube lure, Long minnow plug |
| Summer | 1 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 55 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Fast swimbait, Spoon |
| Fall | 1 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 3 to 55 ft | dawn & midday | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Mullet-profile plug, Tube lure |
| Winter | 2 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 65 ft | midday & dusk | NOAA charted underwater rock (3 ft) | Long minnow plug, Fast jig |
Start shallow in spring: gray snapper (mangrove snapper) sit in 3 to 22 ft that time of year. Summer pushes them deeper, 4 to 27 ft, and winter fish settle into 5 to 27 ft. The spot to know is NOAA charted pier, a dock line in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for gray snapper (mangrove snapper) in summer. Warm-month bites cluster around early morning and the evening. Throw a small bucktail or a paddletail until the fish tell you otherwise.
Depth note: when a documented seasonal range extends below this chart, the table shows the deepest mapped working water, not a verified holding depth.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Start at | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 22 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted pier (5 ft) | Small paddletail, Jighead + shrimp imitation |
| Summer | 4 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 4 to 30 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted pier (5 ft) | Small bucktail, Paddletail |
| Fall | 4 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 5 to 35 ft | dawn & dusk | NOAA charted pier (5 ft) | Small vertical jig, Jighead + paddletail |
| Winter | 5 to 27 ft chart-limited; documented 8 to 45 ft | midday | NOAA charted pier (5 ft) | Small jig worked slowly |
Structure-wise the chart holds 4 features, led in depth by Surveyed channel edge at roughly 14 ft.
Access data: Puerto Rico DRNA — Guía del Navegante public access inventory. Confirm conditions and fees locally before you launch.
Season dates, license requirements, and size and bag limits for Puerto Rico waters are set by the Puerto Rico DRNA (current fishing regulation) — and special regulations can apply to Caleta Salinas specifically, so confirm the current rules before you fish.
Check the official Puerto Rico fishing regulations →
Caleta Salinas is about 27 ft (8 m) deep at its deepest point. The depth chart is built from real agency bathymetry referenced to NAVD88; directly measured coverage remains distinguished from source interpolation. The contours reflect measured and quality-assessed source depths.
Anglers target atlantic tarpon, jack crevalle, yellowtail snapper, mutton snapper, great barracuda, gray snapper (mangrove snapper) on Caleta Salinas.
NOAA charted pier is the top-rated area: a dock line in about 5 ft of water that rates prime for gray snapper (mangrove snapper) in summer. The map above holds the full rated-spot list for every species and season.
For atlantic tarpon, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Fishing on Caleta Salinas is regulated by the Puerto Rico DRNA (current fishing regulation). Check the official Puerto Rico regulations for current license requirements, season dates, and size and bag limits — special regulations can apply to this specific water.
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Browse all Puerto Rico fishing maps. See every water on DepthScout. Bathymetry credit: NOAA BlueTopo (NAVD88; 100% measured, 0% source-interpolated). How we build these maps. Fish here with a sonar unit that logs? Send us your depth data and we'll improve this chart, credited to you. For fishing guidance only, never navigation.