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Caño Vera

River fishing  Venezuela · 06:15 - 18:53

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

Good 65% 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
99%
28°
Best day
Thu
84%
26°
Fri
90%
27°
Sat
85%
28°
Sun
88%
28°

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
26°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
97.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:30–07:30 Dusk 17:38–19:38 Night 19:38–05:30

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:01–02:01 Major period 12:01–14:01 Minor period 18:30–20:00 Minor period 06:02–07:32

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

21:00
26°
22:00
24°
23:00
25°
00:00
25°
01:00
25°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
24°
08:00
24°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
65%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
60%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
30%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
17%
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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Caño Vera?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Caño Vera?

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 Caño Vera?

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

What is biting at Caño Vera right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 43%.