Azores · Portugal

Faial Channel fishing forecast

60 Good of 100

Faial Channel is a saltwater fishing spot in Azores, Portugal. Anglers here target Atlantic Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September, October.

Quick answer

Best monthsJune, July, August, September

Top speciesAtlantic Blue Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo

Score now60/100

Local rulesPortugal

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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+25.0Chlorophyll+12.8Waves+9.0

Pressure trend

Pressure data unavailable

Best window today

20:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas

Next solunar peak

dawn 07:54

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Oct 5, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Faial Channel

Faial Channel currently scores 60 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 22.2 °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 +12.8: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Waves +9.0: swell energy stirring the water column
Current +5.4: moving water concentrates bait
Barometric pressure +3.3: falling pressure often triggers feeding
Wind +2.6: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift

What’s biting now

The model expects today: picarel, gilthead-seabream, red-mullet, red-porgy, saddled-seabream, bluefish, black-scorpionfish, bluefin-tuna

[object Object] — Protected here — release immediately

Bite windows

Moon

Waning Crescent · 38% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Faial Channel:

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-09-24, 81/100

9 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

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.

Approximate bottom depth: 74 m

Access & shore

Best reached by boat · offshore ground

What you can catch

Atlantic Blue Marlin

Makaira nigricans
Yellowfin Tuna

Thunnus albacares
Wahoo

Acanthocybium solandri

Best months by species at Faial Channel

Atlantic Blue MarlinMakaira nigricans
Yellowfin TunaThunnus albacares
WahooAcanthocybium solandri

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Direção-Geral de Recursos Naturais, Segurança e Serviços Marítimos (DGRM)

Portugal

Licensing:

saltwater-recreational — residents A recreational ("lúdica") fishing licence from DGRM is mandatory. Separate categories for shore ("apeada"), on-board ("embarcada") and underwater ("submarina") fishing, with daily/monthly/annual options. Obtain it via the Balcão Eletrónico do Mar (bmar.pt)., non-residents Non-residents need the same DGRM recreational licence; apply online via the Portal BMar (bmar.pt).

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. Portuguese recreational fishing rules are set by DGRM and EU regulations, and the Azores and Madeira autonomous regions may apply additional measures. Always verify with DGRM at dgrm.pt before fishing.