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Punta del Este coast

Sea, from shore  Maldonado coast · 07:32 - 18:00

Punta del Este coast is a coastal fishing spot in Maldonado coast. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Snook, Whitemouth Croaker and Striped Weakfish.

Prime 83% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Snook Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
13°
Best day
Thu
83%
13°
Fri
72%
11°
Sat
72%
11°
Sun
74%
12°
Mon
82%
10°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
24°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:47–08:47 Dusk 16:45–18:45 Night 18:45–06:47

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:06–06:06 Major period 16:06–18:06 Minor period 22:52–00:22 Minor period 09:50–11:20

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

17:00
12°
18:00
12°
19:00
12°
20:00
13°
21:00
13°
22:00
12°
23:00
12°
00:00
12°
01:00
12°
02:00
12°
03:00
12°
04:00
12°

Likely catch now (5 species)

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
83%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Whitemouth Croaker
Micropogonias furnieri
57%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Weakfish
Cynoscion guatucupa
43%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
40%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Brazilian Sandperch (Brotola)
Pinguipes brasilianus
36%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Whitemouth Croaker, Striped Weakfish, Black Drum and Brazilian Sandperch (Brotola).

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

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 common snook 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Punta del Este coast?

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Whitemouth Croaker, Striped Weakfish, Black Drum and Brazilian Sandperch (Brotola).

Do you need a fishing license at Punta del Este coast?

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 Punta del Este coast?

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Punta del Este coast right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 67%.