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Amakura River

River fishing  Venezuela · 06:47 - 19:22

Amakura River is a river in Venezuela. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon and Payara.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
90%
27°
Thu
90%
25°
Fri
99%
28°
Best day
Sat
83%
27°
Sun
90%
25°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
62.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:02–08:02 Dusk 18:07–20:07 Night 20:07–06:02

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:32–02:32 Major period 12:32–14:32 Minor period 18:59–20:29 Minor period 06:34–08:04

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

22:00
25°
23:00
24°
00:00
24°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
23°
05:00
23°
06:00
23°
07:00
23°
08:00
25°
09:00
26°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
65%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
61%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
31%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
18%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Payara, Bicuda (Gar Characin), Orinoco Peacock Bass and Piranha.

Redtail Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for redtail catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Río Arature Venezuela · 76.5 km away Columbus Channel Venezuela · 226.8 km away Río Caroní Venezuela · 281.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Amakura River?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Payara, Bicuda (Gar Characin), Orinoco Peacock Bass and Piranha.

Do you need a fishing license at Amakura River?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Amakura River?

Redtail Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Amakura River right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 42%.