Best places to catch Pacific Albacore

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11 spots with live forecasts for Pacific Albacore — ranked by current conditions.

About Pacific Albacore

Pacific Albacore is a saltwater fish. FishRadar tracks live fishing conditions for Pacific Albacore at 11 spots across Peru, Chile, New Zealand +3, ranked by today's score.

Best months for Pacific Albacore

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Kaikoura Coast NZ
95 Good
Canterbury NZ
Pacific Albacore · Pacific Bluefin Tuna · Yellowfin Tuna
Tasmania East Coast Australia
89 Good
Tasmania Australia
Pacific Bluefin Tuna · Pacific Albacore · Yellowfin Tuna
Callao Peru Pacific
86 Good
Lima Peru
Pacific Albacore · Mahi-Mahi · Yellowfin Tuna
Cape Point South Africa
73 Good
Western Cape South Africa
Yellowfin Tuna · Pacific Albacore · Atlantic Cod
Iquique Northern Chile Pacific
67 Good
Tarapaca Chile
Pacific Albacore · Yellowfin Tuna · Mahi-Mahi
Pisco Bay Peru
64 Good
Ica Peru
Pacific Albacore · Mahi-Mahi · Wahoo
Paita Peru Pacific
62 Good
Piura Peru
Mahi-Mahi · Yellowfin Tuna · Wahoo
Arica Chilean Pacific
57 Good
Arica Chile
Pacific Albacore · Yellowfin Tuna · Wahoo
Fiordland West Coast NZ
55 Good
Southland NZ
Pacific Albacore · Pacific Salmon · Patagonian Toothfish
Bodega Bay
54 Good
Northern California
Chinook Salmon · Pacific Albacore · Lingcod
Eureka Humboldt Bay
54 Good
Northern California
Chinook Salmon · Pacific Halibut · Lingcod

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to catch Pacific Albacore?

Pacific Albacore is typically most active around November, December, January, February, March, April. The best window shifts with hemisphere, weather, and tide — check each spot's live score before heading out.

Where can you catch Pacific Albacore?

FishRadar scores 11 spots for Pacific Albacore across Peru, Chile, New Zealand +3. The highest-scoring spots right now are listed above.

Is Pacific Albacore a freshwater or saltwater fish?

Pacific Albacore is a saltwater fish.

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