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Rio de la Plata (Montevideo)

Sea, from shore  Montevideo estuary · 07:37 - 18:05

Rio de la Plata (Montevideo) is a coastal fishing spot in Montevideo estuary. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Snook, Whitemouth Croaker and Striped Weakfish.

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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
80%
13°
Fri
76%
11°
Sat
76%
12°
Sun
76%
11°
Mon
79%
9°

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
6 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:52–08:52 Dusk 16:50–18:50 Night 18:50–06:52

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:11–06:11 Major period 16:11–18:11 Minor period 22:57–00:27 Minor period 09:55–11:25

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

16:00
12°
17:00
12°
18:00
12°
19:00
12°
20:00
12°
21:00
12°
22:00
12°
23:00
12°
00:00
12°
01:00
12°
02:00
12°
03:00
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
55%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Weakfish
Cynoscion guatucupa
42%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 24 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Black Drum
Pogonias cromis
38%
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
35%
Water near its preferred 24 degrees.
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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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Bahía de Montevideo Uruguay · 3.5 km away Punta Trouville Uruguay · 4.3 km away Arroyo Pantanoso Uruguay · 10.1 km away Arroyo Miguelete Uruguay · 11.0 km away Arroyo de Carrasco Uruguay · 15.1 km away Arroyo Colorado Uruguay · 24.2 km away Arroyo Canelón Chico Uruguay · 34.3 km away Arroyo La Pedrera Uruguay · 44.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rio de la Plata (Montevideo)?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Rio de la Plata (Montevideo)?

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 Rio de la Plata (Montevideo)?

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

What is biting at Rio de la Plata (Montevideo) right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 69%.