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Embalse de Calima

Lake fishing  Colombia · 06:58 - 19:19

Embalse de Calima is a lake in Colombia. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
26°
Best day
Sun
70%
25°
Mon
70%
24°
Tue
63%
24°
Wed
63%
23°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
20°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
78.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:13–08:13 Dusk 18:04–20:04 Night 20:04–06:13

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:21–23:21 Major period 09:21–11:21 Minor period 15:40–17:10 Minor period 03:33–05:03

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

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Likely catch now (5 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
62%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
47%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
30%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Speckled Peacock Bass
Cichla temensis
14%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Embalse de Calima is a lake in Colombia.

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Silver Arowana, Orinoco Peacock Bass and Speckled Peacock Bass.

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

Laguna del Otún Colombia · 155.5 km away Golfo de Tribugá Colombia · 231.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Embalse de Calima?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Silver Arowana, Orinoco Peacock Bass and Speckled Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Embalse de Calima?

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 Embalse de Calima?

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

What is biting at Embalse de Calima right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 51%.