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Lago Alajuela

Lake fishing  Panama · 07:01 - 19:41

Lago Alajuela is a lake in Panama. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Slow 24% The bite right now
Top bet: Butterfly Peacock Bass Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
67%
32°
Sun
72%
32°
Best day
Mon
72%
32°
Tue
66%
26°
Wed
65%
31°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
82.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:16–08:16 Day 08:16–18:26 Dusk 18:26–20:26

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:34–23:34 Major period 09:34–11:34 Minor period 16:02–17:32 Minor period 03:35–05:05

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

20:00
26°
21:00
26°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°
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24°
01:00
24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
24°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Lago Alajuela is a lake in Panama.

Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass.

Butterfly Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day 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 Butterfly peacock bass is slow at night. The best bite comes at the day.
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

Río Chagres Panama · 15.7 km away Lago Gatún Panama · 29.6 km away Gatun Lake Colon (Panama Canal) · 31.0 km away Río Buenaventura Panama · 33.0 km away Bahía de Manzanillo Panama · 36.3 km away Bahía de Limón Panama · 37.8 km away Río Agua Panama · 66.3 km away Lago Bayano Panama · 101.7 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lago Alajuela?

Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Lago Alajuela?

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 Lago Alajuela?

Butterfly Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lago Alajuela right now?

Right now Butterfly Peacock Bass is the most likely catch, at about 100%.