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Laguna de Mucubají

Lake fishing  Venezuela · 06:28 - 19:06

Laguna de Mucubají is a lake in Venezuela. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish and Orinoco Peacock Bass.

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
11°
Best day
Thu
70%
11°
Fri
70%
11°
Sat
70%
10°
Sun
70%
10°

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
5°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1025 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
97.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:43–07:43 Dusk 17:51–19:51

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:14–02:14 Major period 12:14–14:14 Minor period 18:43–20:13 Minor period 06:15–07:45

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

23:00
5°
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01:00
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02:00
5°
03:00
6°
04:00
6°
05:00
5°
06:00
5°
07:00
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08:00
7°
09:00
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10:00
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Likely catch now (2 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
75%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

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

Kettle Mucubají is a glacial lake located in Sierra Nevada National Park, in the Mérida State of Venezuela. The lake is 3625–3655 metres above sea level. Kettle Mucubají is one of the biggest kettles in the valley and is one of the main tourist attractions in the area, which is known for its scenery. In 2007, the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance recognised the importance of Lake Mucubají in the region.

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More waters nearby

Río Mocotíes Venezuela · 115.4 km away Caparo (Sioca) Venezuela · 131.4 km away Embalse del Uribante Venezuela · 133.3 km away Río Catatumbo Venezuela · 185.3 km away Río Bucaral Venezuela · 189.1 km away Río Arauca Venezuela · 235.4 km away Quebrada Grande Venezuela · 263.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Laguna de Mucubají?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish and Orinoco Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Laguna de Mucubají?

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 Laguna de Mucubají?

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

What is biting at Laguna de Mucubají right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 93%.