Gatun Lake
Gatun Lake is a lake in Colon (Panama Canal). Anglers here fish mainly for Butterfly Peacock Bass, Common Snook and Atlantic Tarpon.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (3 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass, Common Snook and Atlantic Tarpon.
Butterfly Peacock Bass 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.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Gatun Lake is a mostly freshwater reservoir to the south of Colón, Panama. At approximately 26 m (85 ft) above sea level, it forms a major part of the Panama Canal, carrying ships 33 km (21 mi) of their transit across the Isthmus of Panama. It was created June 27, 1913 when the gates of the spillway at Gatun Dam were closed. The water level was about 14.6 m (48 ft) above sea level and was expected to fill to operating levels in the next six months.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Gatun Lake?
Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass, Common Snook and Atlantic Tarpon.
Do you need a fishing license at Gatun Lake?
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 Gatun Lake?
Butterfly Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.
What is biting at Gatun Lake right now?
Right now Butterfly Peacock Bass is the most likely catch, at about 60%.