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Fishing near Caldera, Atacama

Caldera sits on the Atacama coast of northern Chile, a port town long associated with artisanal fishing. The surrounding Pacific waters are the draw for recreational anglers, with Caldera Beach and the nearby bay producing species typical of the cold Humboldt Current zone. The Rio Copiapo reaches the sea close to town, adding a coastal freshwater influence to the area.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are in Caldera, Atacama and what's needed to catch them.

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Bilagay

Bilagay

Cheilodactylus variegatus

Pacific Sardine

Pacific Sardine

Sardinops sagax

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