Lago Chinchaycocha

Lake fishing Peru · 07:23 - 18:52

Lago Chinchaycocha is a lake in Peru. 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 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

81%

12°

Best day

Sun

75%

13°

Mon

77%

13°

Tue

74%

13°

Wed

66%

11°

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.)

26°C

Air temp

7°C

Wind

3 m/s

Pressure

1021 hPa ↑ rising

Clouds

51.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-26 02:52

Best times today

Dawn 06:38–08:38 Dusk 17:37–19:37 Night 19:37–06:38

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit

Major period 21:20–23:20 Major period 09:20–11:20 Minor period 15:11–16:41 Minor period 03:59–05:29

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 (7 species)

Redtail Catfish

Phractocephalus hemioliopterus

57%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

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Wolf Fish

Hoplias malabaricus

44%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees.

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Tambaqui

Colossoma macropomum

28%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees.

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Arapaima

Arapaima gigas

21%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

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Peacock Bass

Cichla monoculus

18%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

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Amantani Carachi

Orestias agassizii

3%

Slow during the night.

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About the fishing here

Lago Chinchaycocha is a lake in Peru.

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Tambaqui, Arapaima, Peacock Bass and Amantani Carachi.

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)

About this water

Lake Junin or Chinchaycocha is the largest lake entirely within Peruvian territory. Even though Lake Titicaca has a much larger area, its eastern half is located on Bolivian territory. Lake Junin is an important birdwatching destination in the country.

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More waters nearby

Río Chancay Peru · 90.2 km away Río Chillón Peru · 99.8 km away Laguna de Paca Peru · 103.8 km away Río Rímac Peru · 106.1 km away Río Huaura Peru · 118.5 km away Río Cañete Peru · 174.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lago Chinchaycocha?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Tambaqui, Arapaima, Peacock Bass, Amantani Carachi and Black Carachi.

Do you need a fishing license at Lago Chinchaycocha?

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 Chinchaycocha?

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

What is biting at Lago Chinchaycocha right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 48%.