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Lago Ernani José Machado

Lake fishing  Brazil · 07:06 - 18:27

Lago Ernani José Machado is a lake in Brazil. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
32°
Sun
80%
32°
Best day
Mon
72%
33°
Tue
72%
33°
Wed
71%
33°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa → stable
Clouds
21.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:21–08:21 Dusk 17:12–19:12 Night 19:12–06:21

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:59–22:59 Major period 08:59–10:59 Minor period 14:46–16:16 Minor period 03:42–05:12

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

22:00
21°
23:00
21°
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20°
01:00
19°
02:00
19°
03:00
18°
04:00
18°
05:00
18°
06:00
18°
07:00
18°
08:00
19°
09:00
21°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias aimara
46%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
26%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Tambaqui
Colossoma macropomum
26%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Pacu
Piaractus mesopotamicus
19%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Lago Ernani José Machado is a lake in Brazil.

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Silver Arowana, Tambaqui, Arapaima and Pacu.

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 Ernani José Machado is an artificial lake located in Lucas do Rio Verde, Brazil. Built in 2005, it has become one of the city's top tourist attractions. In its border it has a restaurant specialized in food with fish.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lago Ernani José Machado?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Silver Arowana, Tambaqui, Arapaima, Pacu, Speckled Peacock Bass and Spotted Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Lago Ernani José Machado?

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 Ernani José Machado?

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

What is biting at Lago Ernani José Machado right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 41%.