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Embalse de Guri

Lake fishing  Venezuela · 06:58 - 19:31

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

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Good 57% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
63%
28°
Sun
70%
29°
Best day
Mon
63%
28°
Tue
70%
29°
Wed
63%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
9 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
68.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:13–08:13 Dusk 18:16–20:16

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:27–23:27 Major period 09:27–11:27 Minor period 15:52–17:22 Minor period 03:32–05:02

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
28°
22:00
27°
23:00
26°
00:00
25°
01:00
25°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
24°
08:00
24°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
57%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Embalse de Guri is a lake in Venezuela.

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish and Orinoco Peacock Bass.

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

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)

About this water

The Guri reservoir is the largest reservoir in Venezuela. It has a surface area of 4250 km2. The Reservoir is created by the Guri Dam.

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More waters nearby

Orinoco river (Ciudad Bolivar) Bolivar, lower Orinoco · 108.6 km away Quebrada El Moriche Venezuela · 134.6 km away Río Caura Venezuela · 244.3 km away Río Orinoco Venezuela · 267.6 km away Río Erevato Venezuela · 280.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Embalse de Guri?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish and Orinoco Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Embalse de Guri?

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 Guri?

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

What is biting at Embalse de Guri right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 92%.