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Salinas offshore banks

Sea, from shore  Santa Elena Pacific · 07:26 - 19:25

Salinas offshore banks on the coast in Santa Elena Pacific. Coastal and sea fishing with species ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
7.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:41–08:41 Day 08:41–18:10 Dusk 18:10–20:10

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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Striped Marlin
Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
22%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
19%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
18%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Wahoo
Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Sailfish
Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
11%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Salinas offshore banks is a coastal fishing spot in Santa Elena Pacific. The fishing here is from the shore.

Popular catches here include Striped Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for striped marlin at the day. 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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Salinas offshore banks?

Popular catches here include Striped Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Sailfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Salinas offshore banks?

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 Salinas offshore banks?

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

What is biting at Salinas offshore banks right now?

Right now Striped Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 22%.