Tarapaca Chile · Chile

Iquique Northern Chile Pacific fishing forecast

67 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 now67/100
Local rulesChile

Today’s verdict

Trending up — 4 points above 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+25.0Chlorophyll+18.0Current+18.0
Pressure trend
Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm
Next solunar peak
dusk 22:33

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 28, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Iquique Northern Chile Pacific

Iquique Northern Chile Pacific currently scores 67 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 18.7 °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
Current +18.0
moving water concentrates bait
Wind +8.0
surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Waves +5.4
swell energy stirring the water column
Barometric pressure +3.3
falling pressure often triggers feeding

What’s biting now

The model expects today: yellowfin-tuna, wahoo, skipjack-tuna, bigeye-tuna, sailfish, atlantic-yellowfin-alias, rainbow-runner, great-barracuda

Bite windows

Moon
Full Moon · 99% lit
Solunar day rating
60 / 100

Best months for Iquique Northern Chile Pacific:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

8 days tracked at this exact location

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

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-only

What you can catch

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Iquique Northern Chile Pacific?

Anglers at Iquique Northern Chile Pacific target Pacific Albacore, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi-Mahi and Wahoo.

When is the best time to fish Iquique Northern Chile Pacific?

The most productive months at Iquique Northern Chile Pacific are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.

What is the fishing forecast for Iquique Northern Chile Pacific right now?

Iquique Northern Chile Pacific currently scores 67 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Can you fish Iquique Northern Chile Pacific from shore?

Iquique Northern Chile Pacific is best reached by boat; the scored water sits off a offshore-only.

Is the thermocline set up at Iquique Northern Chile Pacific right now?

Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.

Fishing guides for this spot

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

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