Tarapaca Chile · Chile

Iquique Northern Chile Pacific fishing forecast

62 Good of 100

Iquique Northern Chile Pacific is a saltwater fishing spot in Tarapaca Chile, Chile. Anglers here target Pacific Albacore, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.

Quick answer

Best monthsNovember, December, January, February

Top speciesPacific Albacore, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi

Score now62/100

Local rulesChile

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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.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+24.9Current+18.0Waves+9.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

minor 03:45

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Oct 16, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Iquique Northern Chile Pacific

Iquique Northern Chile Pacific currently scores 62 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 20.2 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +24.9: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Current +18.0: moving water concentrates bait
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +8.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Chlorophyll +5.4: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Chlorophyll front +5.0: a plankton edge — classic feeding line

What’s biting now

The model expects today: yellowfin-tuna, mahi-mahi, wahoo, skipjack-tuna, bigeye-tuna, sailfish, atlantic-yellowfin-alias, atlantic-blue-marlin

Bite windows

Moon

Waxing Crescent · 24% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Iquique Northern Chile Pacific:

Score history at this spot

10 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-07-29, 68/100

+3 points vs the same day last week

About this spot

Water type

Ocean

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.

Access & shore

Best reached by boat · offshore ground

What you can catch

Pacific Albacore

Thunnus alalunga
Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares
Mahi-Mahi

Coryphaena hippurus
Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

Best months by species at Iquique Northern Chile Pacific

Pacific AlbacoreThunnus alalunga
Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares
Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus
WahooAcanthocybium solandri

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

SERNAPESCA (Servicio Nacional de Pesca y Acuicultura) — licence & seasons; SUBPESCA (Subsecretaría de Pesca y Acuicultura) — regulations

Chile

Licensing:

combined — residents A national recreational fishing licence from SERNAPESCA is required and can be issued for one week, one month, or one year. It authorises recreational fishing in both maritime and continental waters across the national territory, subject to the administration measures in force. Buy online at the SERNAPESCA pescarecreativa portal or at SERNAPESCA offices., non-residents Chileans, foreign residents, and visiting foreigners who fish recreationally all require the same SERNAPESCA licence. Short (week/month) validities suit visiting anglers.

Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Chile requires a national recreational fishing licence from SERNAPESCA. Catch limits, minimum sizes, and closed seasons are set by SUBPESCA and vary significantly by region and water body, and salmonid season dates shift each year. FishRadar is not a legal source — always confirm the current rules with SERNAPESCA / SUBPESCA before fishing.