Golfo de Guayaquil
Golfo de Guayaquil on the coast in Ecuador. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (6 species)
About the fishing here
Golfo de Guayaquil is a coastal fishing spot in Ecuador. The fishing here is from the shore.
Popular catches here include Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin 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.
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Gulf of Guayaquil is a large body of water of the Pacific Ocean in western South America. Its northern limit is the city of Santa Elena, in Ecuador, and its southern limit is Cabo Blanco, in Peru.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Golfo de Guayaquil?
Popular catches here include Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Wahoo, Striped Marlin, Blue Marlin and Sailfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Golfo de Guayaquil?
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 Golfo de Guayaquil?
Yellowfin Tuna fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Golfo de Guayaquil right now?
Right now Yellowfin Tuna is the most likely catch, at about 27%.