Corvina
Cilus gilberti
Also known as: Peruvian Corvina
Surf/EstuaryShore
Gamefish
Score
—
Prime time
—
Depth
0–50m
Platform
Shore
Depth range
0–50mDeep
Findr bio
A surf-zone hunter that works the wash at night — a bait fished patiently in the right gutter rarely goes untouched for long.
How to catch
Favourite hangouts
Sandy beachCurrent edgeShallow water
Recommended baits
Fish baitsPrawns
Effective techniques
SurfcastingBottom Fishing
Gear
Best times
DuskNight
A Humboldt Current specialist found only off Peru and northern Chile — cold, nutrient-rich upwelling water is exactly what corvina fishing lives on.