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Bahía de Paracas

Sea, from shore  Peru · 07:29 - 18:47

Bahía de Paracas on the coast in Peru. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Fair 27% The bite right now
Top bet: Yellowfin Tuna Water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
23°
Sun
84%
23°
Best day
Mon
84%
23°
Tue
84%
22°
Wed
84%
22°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
19°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
4.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:44–08:44 Day 08:44–17:32 Dusk 17:32–19:32

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:20–23:20 Major period 09:20–11:20 Minor period 15:06–16:36 Minor period 04:05–05:35

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

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19°
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18°
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02:00
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04:00
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16°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
27%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Corvina
Cilus gilberti
17%
Active through the night, bright sky slows things.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
6%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Bahía de Paracas is a coastal fishing spot in Peru. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Striped Marlin, Corvina, Sailfish and Black Marlin.

Yellowfin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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.

Tips right 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

Bahía de Lagunillas Peru · 9.0 km away Bahía de la Independencia Peru · 46.4 km away Río Cañete Peru · 138.8 km away Bahía de San Fernando Peru · 176.8 km away Bahía de San Nicolás Peru · 186.3 km away Bahía San Juan Peru · 204.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bahía de Paracas?

Popular catches here include Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Striped Marlin, Corvina, Sailfish and Black Marlin.

Do you need a fishing license at Bahía de Paracas?

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 Bahía de Paracas?

Yellowfin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Bahía de Paracas right now?

Right now Yellowfin Tuna is the most likely catch, at about 32%.