Bahía de Ushuaia

Saltwater
Bay

Bahía de Ushuaia

Saltwater
Bay

Sq. miles: 8.7
Boat Ramps: 0
Access Points: 0
Species: 1

Bahía de Ushuaia is a deep, sheltered bay on the northern coast of the Beagle Channel, serving as the maritime gateway to the city of Ushuaia, the capital of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. This saltwater bay is characterized by its dramatic mountainous backdrop, cold subantarctic waters, and a complex underwater topography that transitions from steep rocky shores near the city to submerged glacial deposits and rocky structures further out in the channel. The bay's waters are influenced by the powerful tidal currents of the Beagle Channel, creating dynamic fishing environments.

Tierra Del Fuego licenses and regulations3 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Bahía de Ushuaia and what's needed to catch them.

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Patagonian Blenny

Eleginops maclovinus

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Bahía de Ushuaia. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Saint Christopher

Wreck

Saint Christopher

Wreck

Know where you can legally fish on Bahía de Ushuaia

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Tierra Del Fuego licenses and regulations

Tierra del Fuego Boating Regulations

Boating in Argentina is regulated nationally by the Prefectura Naval Argentina, not by the province - covering recreational-vessel registration, the boat-operator licence (habilitacion nautica), and navigation safety.

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Tierra del Fuego Fishing License

Official recreational-fishing hub of Tierra del Fuego's Ministerio de Produccion y Ambiente, with permit info, fees, authorized sectors, and the SAPTDF/SIPED digital permit system. TdF issues its OWN provincial permit and is NOT covered by the unified Patagonian permit.

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Tierra del Fuego Fishing Regulations

The official recreational fishing reglamento for Tierra del Fuego: season dates, permitted methods (spinning and fly only), per-water rules, and mandatory catch-and-release later in the season.

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Take Bahía de Ushuaia with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

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Tides, wind & water conditions (10 day forecast)

On open water, wind and tide matter as much as the weather. See the best times to fish Bahía de Ushuaia and check the marine forecast before you launch.

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