Mar del Plata fishing forecast
Mar del Plata is a saltwater fishing spot in SW Atlantic, Argentina. Anglers here target Shortfin Mako, Yellowfin Tuna, Argentine Pejerrey. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March.
Today’s verdict
In line with this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 10.3 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 19 km/h from NW |
| Wave height | 1.7 m at 6 s |
| Current | 0.03 m/s toward N |
| Pressure | 1029 hPa |
| Depth | 23 m |
| Cloud cover | 7% |
| Chlorophyll | 1.11 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 33.9 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 20 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.1 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 1.4 m at 6 s from SSE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.03 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 3.5 °C cooler than the September average of 13.8 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 113.3 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Last updated Sep 7, 2026 — conditions may have changed since.
What the score means at Mar del Plata
Mar del Plata currently scores 63 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 10.3 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +20.8
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Waves +8.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Current +3.7
- moving water concentrates bait
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
Bite windows
Best months for Mar del Plata:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-20, 68/100
4 points below the same day last week
About this spot
Open-water marine fishing — conditions can change quickly with offshore weather, so watch the live wind and wave forecast closely before and during your trip.
Approximate bottom depth: 23 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · harbor
On-site: parking · launch ramp · bait shop
What you can catch
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Isurus oxyrinchus
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Thunnus albacares
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Odontesthes argentinensis
Best months by species at Mar del Plata
| Shortfin MakoIsurus oxyrinchus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares | ||||||||||||
| Argentine PejerreyOdontesthes argentinensis |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentine PejerreyOfficial source | 40/day | — | — |
| Buenos Aires province (Atlantic coast) only: recreational catch of marine pejerrey capped at 40 pieces per angler per day under Disposición Nº 217/2007 (Dirección de Desarrollo Pesquero). Inland/lacustrine pejerrey is governed by separate provincial dispositions. Limit does not apply in other Argentine provinces. | |||
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.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. In Argentina, recreational fishing is licensed and regulated PROVINCE BY PROVINCE — there is no single national recreational licence, and bag limits, size limits and closed seasons (vedas) differ between provinces and can change. A licence from one province is not valid in another. Buenos Aires province requires a permit under Ley Nº 11.477. Always confirm the current rules and obtain the correct permit from the relevant provincial authority before fishing — FishRadar is not a legal source.
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Nearby spots
Explore 8 more fishing spots within 2031 km of Mar del Plata.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Mar del Plata?
Anglers at Mar del Plata target Shortfin Mako, Yellowfin Tuna and Argentine Pejerrey.
When is the best time to fish Mar del Plata?
The most productive months at Mar del Plata are typically November, December, January, February, March.
What is the fishing forecast for Mar del Plata right now?
Mar del Plata currently scores 63 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Mar del Plata from shore?
Yes — Mar del Plata is fishable from shore (harbor).
Is the thermocline set up at Mar del Plata right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Mar del Plata?
The scored point sits over roughly 23 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Yellowfin Tuna: Chasing the Blue-Water BrawlerHow to Read Tides for FishingHow to Read a Fishing Forecast
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.