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Lago de Tacarigua

Lake fishing  Venezuela · 06:12 - 18:55

Lago de Tacarigua 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 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
32°
Best day
Sun
70%
30°
Mon
70%
29°
Tue
70%
29°
Wed
70%
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
3 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
96.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:27–07:27 Dusk 17:40–19:40

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:46–22:46 Major period 08:46–10:46 Minor period 15:16–16:46 Minor period 02:46–04:16

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
28°
21:00
28°
22:00
27°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
25°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
24°
07:00
25°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
65%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Lago de Tacarigua 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)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lago de Tacarigua?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish and Orinoco Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Lago de Tacarigua?

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 de Tacarigua?

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

What is biting at Lago de Tacarigua right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 91%.