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Bahía de Chimbote

Sea, from shore  Peru · 07:30 - 19:06

Bahía de Chimbote is a coastal fishing spot in Peru. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Yellowfin Tuna, Roosterfish and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

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Fair 28% The bite right now
Top bet: Yellowfin Tuna Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
25°
Thu
83%
25°
Best day
Fri
83%
25°
Sat
83%
25°
Sun
83%
26°

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.)
27°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:45–08:45 Day 08:45–17:51 Dusk 17:51–19:51

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:45–02:45 Major period 12:45–14:45 Minor period 18:38–20:08 Minor period 07:22–08:52

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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Likely catch now (7 species)

Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
28%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
25%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Corvina
Cilus gilberti
16%
Active through the night, bright sky slows things.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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.

Guides for this water

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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bahía de Chimbote?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Bahía de Chimbote?

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 Chimbote?

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

What is biting at Bahía de Chimbote right now?

Right now Yellowfin Tuna is the most likely catch, at about 26%.