Ushuaia Beagle Channel fishing forecast
Ushuaia Beagle Channel is a saltwater fishing spot in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. Anglers here target Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, European Hake. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #366 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
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 | 5.9 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 9 km/h from NNW, gusting 15 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.0 m at 4 s |
| Current | 0.00 m/s toward ENE |
| Pressure | 1002 hPa |
| Cloud cover | 13% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.34 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 33.5 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 76 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 0 s |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 4 s from S |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.00 → 0.00 m/s |
The water is running true to season — within a few tenths of the September average of 5.7 °C for this location. The water is mixed to about 160.6 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Ushuaia Beagle Channel
Ushuaia Beagle Channel currently scores 56 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 5.9 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Current shear +3.0
- surface vs depth current difference
What’s biting now
The model expects today: patagonian-toothfish, argentine-pejerrey
Bite windows
Best months for Ushuaia Beagle Channel:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-02, 68/100
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Oncorhynchus mykiss
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Salmo trutta
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Merluccius merluccius
Best months by species at Ushuaia Beagle Channel
| Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykiss | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown TroutSalmo trutta | ||||||||||||
| European HakeMerluccius merluccius |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
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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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Ushuaia Beagle Channel?
Anglers at Ushuaia Beagle Channel target Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout and European Hake.
When is the best time to fish Ushuaia Beagle Channel?
The most productive months at Ushuaia Beagle Channel are typically November, December, January, February, March.
What is the fishing forecast for Ushuaia Beagle Channel right now?
Ushuaia Beagle Channel currently scores 56 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Ushuaia Beagle Channel from shore?
Yes — Ushuaia Beagle Channel is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Ushuaia Beagle Channel right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Rainbow Trout in Stocked Lakes and PondsHow to Catch TroutHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.