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Canal del Casiquiare

River fishing  Venezuela · 07:21 - 19:37

Canal del Casiquiare is a river in Venezuela. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 69% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
87%
30°
Sun
85%
30°
Mon
100%
30°
Best day
Tue
100%
30°
Wed
87%
30°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:36–08:36 Dusk 18:22–20:22 Night 20:22–06:36

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:41–23:41 Major period 09:41–11:41 Minor period 15:57–17:27 Minor period 03:55–05:25

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°
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23°
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23°
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Likely catch now (6 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
69%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
64%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
32%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
24%
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
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Canal del Casiquiare is a river in Venezuela.

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.

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 Orinoco Venezuela · 70.9 km away Río Negro Venezuela · 85.5 km away Río Negro Venezuela · 106.4 km away Río Negro Venezuela · 115.0 km away Río Negro Venezuela · 160.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Canal del Casiquiare?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Canal del Casiquiare?

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 Canal del Casiquiare?

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

What is biting at Canal del Casiquiare right now?

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