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Golfo de Penas

Sea, from shore  Chile · 08:48 - 17:17

Golfo de Penas on the coast in Chile. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Fair 35% The bite right now
Top bet: Chilean Sea Bass Active through the night.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
34%
8°
Best day
Sun
29%
9°
Mon
29%
8°
Tue
31%
6°
Wed
32%
7°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
17°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
10 m/s
Pressure
1001 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 08:03–10:03 Day 10:03–16:02 Dusk 16:02–18:02

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:15–23:15 Major period 09:15–11:15 Minor period 13:27–14:57 Minor period 05:33–07:03

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

21:00
10°
22:00
10°
23:00
10°
00:00
9°
01:00
9°
02:00
8°
03:00
8°
04:00
8°
05:00
9°
06:00
8°
07:00
9°
08:00
9°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Chilean Sea Bass
Dissostichus eleginoides
35%
Active through the night.
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Chilean Jack Mackerel
Trachurus murphyi
14%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees.
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Robalo
Eleginops maclovinus
12%
Water near its preferred 17 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Golfo de Penas is a coastal fishing spot in Chile. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Chilean Sea Bass, Chilean Jack Mackerel and Robalo.

Chilean Sea Bass 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

Timing This is a prime window for chilean sea bass at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

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 Golfo de Penas?

Popular catches here include Chilean Sea Bass, Chilean Jack Mackerel and Robalo.

Do you need a fishing license at Golfo de Penas?

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 Penas?

Chilean Sea Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Golfo de Penas right now?

Right now Chilean Sea Bass is the most likely catch, at about 78%.