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Bahía de Tumbes

Sea, from shore  Peru · 07:27 - 19:22

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

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
26°
Best day
Tue
83%
26°
Wed
83%
26°
Thu
83%
26°
Fri
83%
26°
Sat
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.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:42–08:42 Day 08:42–18:07 Dusk 18:07–20:07

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:13–01:13 Major period 11:13–13:13 Minor period 17:17–18:47 Minor period 05:39–07:09

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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26°
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Likely catch now (7 species)

Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
100%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
84%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
61%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
51%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

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

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. 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

Timing This is a prime window for striped marlin at the day. 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

Mancora Piura · 106.6 km away Cabo Blanco Piura · 131.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Bahía de Tumbes?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Bahía de Tumbes?

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 Tumbes?

Striped Marlin fishing is usually best around Jun-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Bahía de Tumbes right now?

Right now Striped Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 33%.