Robinson Crusoe Island Chile fishing forecast
Robinson Crusoe Island Chile is a saltwater fishing spot in Juan Fernandez Islands, Chile. Anglers here target Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna. The most productive months are typically January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #397 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 | 14.7 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 21 km/h from S, gusting 28 km/h |
| Wave height | 1.5 m at 10 s |
| Current | 0.02 m/s toward NNW |
| Pressure | 1020 hPa |
| Depth | 149 m |
| Cloud cover | 21% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.24 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 34.2 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 59 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.3 m at 2 s |
| Ground swell | 1.2 m at 10 s from SW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.02 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 0.7 °C warmer than the September average of 14.0 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 113.3 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Robinson Crusoe Island Chile
Robinson Crusoe Island Chile currently scores 52 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 14.7 °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 +14.3
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +7.7
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Current +2.1
- moving water concentrates bait
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
Best months for Robinson Crusoe Island Chile:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-05, 63/100
3 points below the same day last week
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.
Approximate bottom depth: 149 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Coryphaena hippurus
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Thunnus albacares
Best months by species at Robinson Crusoe Island Chile
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
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 Robinson Crusoe Island Chile?
Anglers at Robinson Crusoe Island Chile target Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi and Yellowfin Tuna.
When is the best time to fish Robinson Crusoe Island Chile?
The most productive months at Robinson Crusoe Island Chile are typically January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
What is the fishing forecast for Robinson Crusoe Island Chile right now?
Robinson Crusoe Island Chile currently scores 52 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Robinson Crusoe Island Chile from shore?
Yes — Robinson Crusoe Island Chile is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Robinson Crusoe Island Chile right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Robinson Crusoe Island Chile?
The scored point sits over roughly 149 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Catch Mahi-Mahi / Dorado: Chasing the Electric-Green Ghosts of the BluewaterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.