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Cabo Blanco

Sea, from shore  Piura · 07:33 - 19:29

Cabo Blanco is a coastal fishing spot in Piura. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Striped Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado) and Yellowfin Tuna.

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Prime 77% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Marlin Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
77%
23°
Best day
Thu
77%
24°
Fri
77%
24°
Sat
77%
24°
Sun
77%
24°
Mon
77%
23°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
7.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:48–08:48 Day 08:48–18:14 Dusk 18:14–20:14

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:51–06:51 Major period 16:51–18:51 Minor period 23:06–00:36 Minor period 11:06–12:36

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

08:00
23°
09:00
23°
10:00
24°
11:00
24°
12:00
23°
13:00
22°
14:00
22°
15:00
23°
16:00
23°
17:00
23°
18:00
23°
19:00
23°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
77%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
73%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
67%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
66%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
65%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
53%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for striped marlin at dawn. 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 · 24.9 km away Río Chira Peru · 77.5 km away Bahía de Tumbes Peru · 131.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Cabo Blanco?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Cabo Blanco?

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 Cabo Blanco?

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

What is biting at Cabo Blanco right now?

Right now Striped Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 27%.