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Laguna San Rafael

Sea, from shore  Chile · 08:42 - 17:16

Laguna San Rafael on the coast in Chile. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

Fair 29% The bite right now
Top bet: Chilean Jack Mackerel Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 17 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
34%
Best day
Tue
32%
Wed
32%
Thu
32%
10°
Fri
32%
Sat
34%

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
17°C
Air temp
5°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
33.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:57–09:57 Day 09:57–16:01 Dusk 16:01–18:01

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:47–00:47 Major period 10:47–12:47 Minor period 14:39–16:09 Minor period 07:26–08:56

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

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Likely catch now (3 species)

Chilean Jack Mackerel
Trachurus murphyi
29%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 17 degrees.
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Chilean Sea Bass
Dissostichus eleginoides
29%
Average conditions right now.
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Robalo
Eleginops maclovinus
26%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 17 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Laguna San Rafael is a coastal fishing spot in Chile. The fishing here is from the shore.

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

Chilean Jack Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jan-Feb, 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 jack mackerel at dusk. 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:

About this water

San Rafael Lake is an arc-shaped coastal lake located in the Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region of Chile, within the national park that bears its name. To the north the lagoon is connected to the Moraleda Channel, to the south lies the Ofqui Isthmus. To the west and east lie the Taitao Peninsula and the Northern Patagonian Ice Field respectively.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Laguna San Rafael?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Laguna San Rafael?

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 Laguna San Rafael?

Chilean Jack Mackerel fishing is usually best around Jan-Feb, Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Laguna San Rafael right now?

Right now Chilean Jack Mackerel is the most likely catch, at about 36%.