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Laguna de Paca

Lake fishing  Peru · 07:22 - 18:48

Laguna de Paca is a lake in Peru. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
19°
Best day
Sun
72%
19°
Mon
71%
19°
Tue
76%
19°
Wed
76%
17°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
11°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1018 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
35.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:37–08:37 Dusk 17:33–19:33 Night 19:33–06:37

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:17–23:17 Major period 09:17–11:17 Minor period 15:07–16:37 Minor period 03:58–05:28

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
11°
21:00
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10°
00:00
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01:00
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02:00
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07:00
8°

Likely catch now (7 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
54%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
43%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Tambaqui
Colossoma macropomum
27%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Peacock Bass
Cichla monoculus
18%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Amantani Carachi
Orestias agassizii
3%
Slow during the night.
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About the fishing here

Laguna de Paca is a lake in Peru.

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Tambaqui, Arapaima, Peacock Bass and Amantani Carachi.

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 Paca is a lake in Peru. It is located 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) north of the historic town of Jauja, which was once the first capital of Peru. The lake is habitat for a variety of flora and fauna. The lake is fed from springs.

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More waters nearby

Lago Chinchaycocha Peru · 103.8 km away Río Cañete Peru · 115.9 km away Río Rímac Peru · 129.4 km away Río Chillón Peru · 138.6 km away Río Chancay Peru · 158.5 km away Río Huaura Peru · 210.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Laguna de Paca?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Tambaqui, Arapaima, Peacock Bass, Amantani Carachi and Black Carachi.

Do you need a fishing license at Laguna de Paca?

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 Paca?

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

What is biting at Laguna de Paca right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 47%.