Buenos Aires · Argentina

Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata fishing forecast

73 Good of 100

Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata is a saltwater fishing spot in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Anglers here target Golden Dorado, Pacu. The most productive months are typically October, November, December, January, February, March, April.

Quick answer
Best monthsOctober, November, December, January
Top speciesGolden Dorado, Pacu
Score now73/100
Local rulesArgentina
Pressure trend
Pressure data unavailable
Best window today
17:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas
Next solunar peak
dawn 10:59

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Jul 20, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata

Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata currently scores 73 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 12.7 °C. 7 forecast signals are active in this score.

What’s biting now

The model expects today: argentine-pejerrey, spotted-eagle-ray, bull-shark, scalloped-hammerhead, tiger-shark

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Bite windows

Moon
Waxing Crescent · 29% lit
Solunar day rating
70 / 100

Best months for Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

About this spot

Water type
River

Rivers are flow-driven. Fish the seams, eddies, and structure where current breaks, where fish hold to conserve energy and ambush bait.

Approximate bottom depth: 10 m

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · estuary

What you can catch

Best months by species at Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata

Golden DoradoSalminus brasiliensis
PacuColossoma macropomum

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Argentina

Licensing:

  • combined — residents A recreational fishing permit (permiso/licencia de pesca deportiva) is issued PER PROVINCE — there is no single national licence. You must hold the licence of the province where you fish, and rules (bag limits, size limits, closed seasons / vedas) vary by province. Inland Patagonian fishing is covered by a regional Reglamento de Pesca Deportiva Continental Patagónico; the Buenos Aires province requires a permit under Ley de Pesca Nº 11.477 (art. 21), including a "Costera Menor Marítima" licence for marine-coastal angling. Confirm the correct authority for your location before fishing., non-residents Visiting anglers must obtain the recreational licence of the province where they intend to fish (most provinces, including Buenos Aires and the Patagonian provinces, offer online/tourist licences). A licence from one province is not valid in another. Buy the correct provincial licence before fishing.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata?

Anglers at Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata target Golden Dorado and Pacu.

When is the best time to fish Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata?

The most productive months at Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata are typically October, November, December, January, February, March, April.

What is the fishing forecast for Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata right now?

Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata currently scores 73 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Can you fish Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata from shore?

Yes — Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata is fishable from shore (estuary).

How deep is the water at Buenos Aires Rio de la Plata?

The scored point sits over roughly 10 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.

Fishing guides for this spot

Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.