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Laguna del Otún

Lake fishing  Colombia · 06:53 - 19:17

Laguna del Otún is a lake in Colombia. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

Prime 73% The bite right now
Top bet: Speckled Peacock Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
70%
11°
Best day
Tue
70%
11°
Wed
70%
10°
Thu
70%
Fri
70%
10°
Sat
70%

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.)
26°C
Air temp
10°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1019 hPa → stable
Clouds
88.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:08–08:08 Day 08:08–18:02 Dusk 18:02–20:02

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:53–00:53 Major period 10:53–12:53 Minor period 17:15–18:45 Minor period 05:02–06:32

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
10°
15:00
10°
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10°
17:00
10°
18:00
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01:00

Likely catch now (5 species)

Speckled Peacock Bass
Cichla temensis
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
53%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
38%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
28%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Laguna del Otún is a lake in Colombia.

Popular catches here include Speckled Peacock Bass, Orinoco Peacock Bass, Silver Arowana, Wolf Fish and Redtail Catfish.

Speckled 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 speckled 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:

About this water

Lake Otún is a small lake in the Nevados National Park, in the Risaralda department of Colombia. It located at an altitude of 3,900 m over an extinct crater and has an area of 1.5 square kilometres. The lake is of glacial origin and is fed by meltwaters of the Nevado Santa Isabel. Lake Otún is the source of the Otún River, which supplies drinking water to the cities of Pereira and Dosquebradas.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Laguna del Otún?

Popular catches here include Speckled Peacock Bass, Orinoco Peacock Bass, Silver Arowana, Wolf Fish and Redtail Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Laguna del Otún?

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 del Otún?

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

What is biting at Laguna del Otún right now?

Right now Speckled Peacock Bass is the most likely catch, at about 37%.