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Mancora

Sea, from shore  Piura · 07:32 - 19:29

Mancora 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 Roosterfish.

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Prime 79% The bite right now
Top bet: Striped Marlin Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
30°
Best day
Thu
75%
30°
Fri
74%
32°
Sat
73%
34°
Sun
74%
33°
Mon
74%
32°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
41.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:47–08:47 Day 08:47–18:14 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 04:50–06:50 Major period 16:50–18:50 Minor period 23:05–00:35 Minor period 11:05–12:35

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
24°
09:00
26°
10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
31°
13:00
32°
14:00
32°
15:00
31°
16:00
30°
17:00
29°
18:00
28°
19:00
27°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
79%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
75%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Roosterfish
Nematistius pectoralis
72%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
70%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Black Marlin
Istiompax indica
64%
Prime feeding window at the dawn, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
58%
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), Roosterfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Black Marlin 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

Cabo Blanco Piura · 24.9 km away Río Chira Peru · 72.1 km away Bahía de Tumbes Peru · 106.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Mancora?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Mancora?

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 Mancora?

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

What is biting at Mancora right now?

Right now Striped Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 26%.