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Laguna del Otún

Lake fishing  Colombia · 06:53 - 19:17

Laguna del Otún is a lake in Colombia. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish and Silver Arowana.

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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%
10°
Fri
70%
10°
Sat
70%
10°
Sun
70%
9°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
5°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1023 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

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

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:32–02:32 Major period 12:32–14:32 Minor period 18:53–20:23 Minor period 06:42–08:12

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

22:00
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02:00
5°
03:00
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04:00
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05:00
5°
06:00
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07:00
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08:00
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09:00
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Likely catch now (5 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
75%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
59%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
31%
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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Speckled Peacock Bass
Cichla temensis
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

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.

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

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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Laguna del Otún?

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

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?

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

What is biting at Laguna del Otún right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 53%.