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Salinas offshore banks

Sea, from shore  Santa Elena Pacific · 07:29 - 19:31

Salinas offshore banks is a coastal fishing spot in Santa Elena Pacific. The fishing here is from the shore. Anglers here fish mainly for Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin and Mahi-Mahi (Dorado).

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Prime 84% The bite right now
Top bet: Blue Marlin Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
24°
Best day
Thu
79%
24°
Fri
79%
24°
Sat
77%
25°
Sun
79%
24°
Mon
77%
25°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
8.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:44–08:44 Day 08:44–18:16 Dusk 18:16–20:16

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 23:03–00:33 Minor period 11:06–12:36

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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Blue Marlin
Makaira nigricans
84%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Striped Marlin
Kajikia audax
84%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Mahi-Mahi (Dorado)
Coryphaena hippurus
77%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Wahoo
Acanthocybium solandri
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Yellowfin Tuna
Thunnus albacares
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Sailfish
Istiophorus platypterus
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 28 degrees, rising pressure suits them.
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About the fishing here

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

Blue Marlin fishing is usually best around Jul-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 blue 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Salinas offshore banks?

Popular catches here include Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Mahi-Mahi (Dorado), 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?

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

What is biting at Salinas offshore banks right now?

Right now Blue Marlin is the most likely catch, at about 25%.