Setubal Canyon fishing forecast
Setubal Canyon is a saltwater fishing spot in Central Portugal, Portugal. Anglers here target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Swordfish, Mahi-Mahi, Atlantic Bonito. The most productive months are typically June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #100 of 409 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 | 18.1 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 11 km/h from SSW, gusting 14 km/h |
| Wave height | 0.6 m at 10 s |
| Current | 0.06 m/s toward SE |
| Pressure | 1026 hPa |
| Depth | 9 m |
| Cloud cover | 100% |
| Chlorophyll | 8.22 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 35.7 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 12 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 1 s |
| Ground swell | 0.5 m at 10 s from NW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.06 → 0.00 m/s |
The water here is 2.0 °C cooler than the October average of 20.2 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Setubal Canyon
Setubal Canyon currently scores 86 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 18.1 °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
- Current +6.4
- moving water concentrates bait
- 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: bluefin-tuna, atlantic-bonito, european-seabass, picarel, gilthead-seabream, red-mullet, red-porgy, saddled-seabream
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Bite windows
Best months for Setubal Canyon:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-10-02, 95/100
29 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
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: 9 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore ground
What you can catch
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Thunnus thynnus
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Xiphias gladius
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Coryphaena hippurus
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Sarda sarda
Best months by species at Setubal Canyon
| Atlantic Bluefin TunaThunnus thynnus | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SwordfishXiphias gladius | ||||||||||||
| Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic BonitoSarda sarda |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
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.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Setubal Canyon?
Anglers at Setubal Canyon target Atlantic Bluefin Tuna, Swordfish, Mahi-Mahi and Atlantic Bonito.
When is the best time to fish Setubal Canyon?
The most productive months at Setubal Canyon are typically June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Setubal Canyon right now?
Setubal Canyon currently scores 86 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Is the thermocline set up at Setubal Canyon right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Setubal Canyon?
The scored point sits over roughly 9 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Mahi-Mahi / Dorado: Chasing the Electric-Green Ghosts of the BluewaterHow to Catch Atlantic Bonito: Chasing the Autumn SpeedstersHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.