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Lago Gatún

Lake fishing  Panama · 07:03 - 19:42

Lago Gatún 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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Prime 76% The bite right now
Top bet: Butterfly Peacock Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
30°
Best day
Tue
66%
29°
Wed
66%
30°
Thu
66%
29°
Fri
66%
29°
Sat
66%
27°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
8 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa → stable
Clouds
31.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:18–08:18 Day 08:18–18:27 Dusk 18:27–20:27

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:11–01:11 Major period 11:11–13:11 Minor period 17:42–19:12 Minor period 05:10–06:40

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

14:00
30°
15:00
30°
16:00
29°
17:00
29°
18:00
29°
19:00
28°
20:00
27°
21:00
27°
22:00
27°
23:00
27°
00:00
27°
01:00
27°

Likely catch now (1 species)

Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
76%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Lago Gatún 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 This is a prime window for butterfly peacock bass at the day. 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

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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More waters nearby

Gatun Lake Colon (Panama Canal) · 1.9 km away Río Chagres Panama · 14.1 km away Bahía de Limón Panama · 20.4 km away Bahía de Manzanillo Panama · 22.8 km away Lago Alajuela Panama · 29.6 km away Río Buenaventura Panama · 45.8 km away Río Agua Panama · 95.9 km away Golfo de Panamá Panama · 120.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lago Gatún?

Popular catches here include Butterfly Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Lago Gatún?

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 Gatún?

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

What is biting at Lago Gatún right now?

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