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Fishing near Los Vilos, Coquimbo


Los Vilos sits on the Pacific coast of Chile's Coquimbo Region, roughly 246 kilometres south of La Serena. Fishing is one of the town's defining activities, anchored by the artisanal fishing coves of Las Conchas and San Pedro to the south of the main beach. The coastline and nearby esteros draw both shore anglers and boat fishers looking for accessible saltwater action in a working fishing community.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are in Los Vilos, Coquimbo and what's needed to catch them.

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Flathead Mullet

Flathead Mullet

Mugil cephalus

Patagonian Blenny

Patagonian Blenny

Eleginops maclovinus


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