Gatun Lake
Gatun Lake is a lake in Colon (Panama Canal). The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
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.
Next hours
Likely catch now (3 species)
About the fishing here
Gatun Lake is a lake in Colon (Panama Canal).
Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass, Atlantic Tarpon and Common Snook.
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.
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, Atlantic Tarpon and Common Snook.
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 38%.