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Lago General Vintter

Lake fishing  Chile · 08:22 - 17:17

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

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Slow 12% The bite right now
Top bet: Chinook Salmon Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
31%
3°
Sun
32%
2°
Best day
Mon
31%
2°
Tue
25%
0°
Wed
15%
0°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
2°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
97.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:37–09:37 Dusk 16:02–18:02

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:02–23:02 Major period 09:02–11:02 Minor period 13:28–14:58 Minor period 05:06–06:36

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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03:00
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05:00
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Likely catch now (1 species)

Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
12%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Lago General Vintter is a lake in Chile.

Popular catches here include Chinook Salmon.

Chinook Salmon fishing is usually best around Mar, Nov-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

Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Vintter Lake or Palena Lake is a lake located in Patagonia which is shared by Argentina, where it is known as Lago General Vintter, and by Chile, where it's called Lago Palena. Both names are internationally accepted. The Argentine name is after General Lorenzo Vintter, the second governor of the Argentine Territory of Patagonia (1882–1884), and the first governor of the Territory of the Río Negro (1884–1888).

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More waters nearby

Rio Futaleufu Los Lagos, Patagonia · 84.3 km away Golfo de Ancud Chile · 222.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lago General Vintter?

Popular catches here include Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Lago General Vintter?

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 General Vintter?

Chinook Salmon fishing is usually best around Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lago General Vintter right now?

Right now Chinook Salmon is the most likely catch, at about 100%.