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== Overview ==

Fishing is the foundation of life on the Ruta del Spondylus. Every town and village on the route — from [[Ayangue]] to [[Las Tunas]] — has a fishing fleet. Artisanal fishing is the primary economy of communities like [[San José]], [[Ayampe]], and [[Las Tunas]], where fiberglass pangas launch before dawn and return by mid-morning.

Visitor fishing on the route is informal and participant-arranged. There are no commercial sport fishing operators based on the route itself. Shore fishing, watching the fishing boats come in, or negotiating to join a boat trip are all possible — but on local terms and timescales.

== Shore Fishing ==

Shore casting with rod or handline is practised at every beach village. The best shore fishing is at rocky points and headlands, particularly at [[Ayangue]]'s bay edges, [[La Rinconada]]'s clifftop rocks, and the rocky outcrops at [[Ayampe]].

Common shore-caught species: corvina (sea bass), lisa (mullet), and smaller reef fish. Equipment is not available to rent — bring your own or buy locally.

{{EW dyk|emoji=🐢|…just off Ayangue, El Pelado islet is a marine reserve where divers meet turtles, rays and reef fish?|page=Scuba Diving (Ruta del Spondylus)|cta=Dive El Pelado →}}

== Artisanal Boat Trips ==

In [[San José]], [[Ayampe]], [[Las Tunas]], and other fishing villages, it is sometimes possible to join an early morning fishing trip by asking the night before. These are not organised tours — you are asking to join a working fishing trip. Boats leave between 4–6 am and return 3–5 hours later with the catch.

Negotiate a price in advance (approximately $15–30 for joining a trip); understand that you are a guest on a working boat; be on time; bring food and water.

== Watching the Fishing Boats ==

Even without fishing yourself, the arrival of the boats is worth watching. In [[San José]] particularly, the boats land on the beach between 7–10 am and the catch is sorted, sold, and packed at the water's edge. Fresh fish bought directly from the boat — usually for restaurants but occasionally to individual buyers — is one of the most authentic market experiences on the coast.

== Getting There ==

All fishing villages are on the E-15. [[San José]] is approximately 30–40 minutes north of [[Montañita]]. [[Las Tunas]] is approximately 1 hour north.

== See Also ==

* [[San José]] — most active fishing beach on the route
* [[Las Tunas]] — fresh seafood and fishing village atmosphere
* [[Portal:Ruta del Spondylus]] — route overview

{{EW explore|San José|Ayampe|Ayangue|La Rinconada|Montañita|La Chocolatera}}
{{EW next|Las Tunas}}

[[Category:Ruta del Spondylus]]
[[Category:Outdoor Activities]]
[[Category:Fishing Villages]]

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