Manzanillo Pacific fishing forecast
Manzanillo Pacific is a saltwater fishing spot in Colima Mexico, Mexico. Anglers here target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Atlantic Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #139 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 | 31.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 8 km/h from NNE |
| Wave height | 1.5 m at 10 s |
| Current | 0.04 m/s toward E |
| Pressure | 1012 hPa |
| Depth | 11 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.09 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 33.7 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 11 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 0 s |
| Ground swell | 1.2 m at 10 s from SSW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.04 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 4.1 °C warmer than the September average of 26.8 °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 67.3 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Manzanillo Pacific
Manzanillo Pacific currently scores 78 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 31.0 °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
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Chlorophyll +5.5
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Pre-storm bite +5.0
- the classic feed before heavy weather
- Current +4.7
- moving water concentrates bait
What’s biting now
The model expects today: yellowfin-tuna, wahoo, pacific-bluefin-tuna, roosterfish, king-mackerel, albacore, pacific-albacore, great-barracuda
Bite windows
Best months for Manzanillo Pacific:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-14, 87/100
25 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
7 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: 11 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Istiophorus platypterus
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Makaira nigricans
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Thunnus albacares
Best months by species at Manzanillo Pacific
| Indo-Pacific SailfishIstiophorus platypterus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Blue MarlinMakaira nigricans | ||||||||||||
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indo-Pacific SailfishOfficial source | 1/day | — | — |
| Sailfish is a "picudo": 1 per angler per day, counts as 5 organisms against the 10/day limit, reserved for sport fishing within 50 nm of shore, sale prohibited. Tag-and-release is the recreational norm. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal sport-fishing permit (permiso de pesca deportivo-recreativa) required for everyone aboard a vessel fishing in Mexican waters, regardless of age or whether they personally fish. Fishing from shore or a pier does NOT require a permit. Permit terms: daily ~$127 MXN, weekly ~$318 MXN, monthly ~$476 MXN, annual ~$635 MXN. Buy from CONAPESCA online or authorised vendors., non-residents Same federal permit applies to visiting anglers and is sold online by CONAPESCA and by state tourism portals (e.g. Baja California). Charter/panga operators usually arrange permits for clients — confirm before departure. Underwater (spearfishing) requires an individual permit.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only and are not a legal source. Mexican sport-fishing rules are set federally by CONAPESCA (NOM-017-PESC) but daily limits, reserved species and protected natural areas (ANPs, e.g. Cabo Pulmo, Revillagigedo, Banco Chinchorro) carry extra restrictions, and rules change. The overall limit is 10 organisms per angler per day, maximum 5 of one species. Always carry a valid permit when fishing from a vessel and verify current rules with CONAPESCA before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Manzanillo Pacific?
Anglers at Manzanillo Pacific target Indo-Pacific Sailfish, Atlantic Blue Marlin, Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna.
When is the best time to fish Manzanillo Pacific?
The most productive months at Manzanillo Pacific are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.
What is the fishing forecast for Manzanillo Pacific right now?
Manzanillo Pacific currently scores 78 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Manzanillo Pacific from shore?
Yes — Manzanillo Pacific is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Manzanillo Pacific right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Manzanillo Pacific?
The scored point sits over roughly 11 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 Yellowfin Tuna: Chasing the Blue-Water BrawlerHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.