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Laguna Melincué

Lake fishing  Argentina · 08:11 - 18:07

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

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Fair 43% The bite right now
Top bet: Pacu Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
44%
14°
Tue
43%
14°
Wed
43%
14°
Thu
43%
8°
Fri
47%
9°
Best day
Sat
47%
11°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
22°C
Air temp
14°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:26–09:26 Day 09:26–16:52 Dusk 16:52–18:52

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:58–00:58 Major period 10:58–12:58 Minor period 15:45–17:15 Minor period 06:40–08:10

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

17:00
14°
18:00
12°
19:00
10°
20:00
10°
21:00
9°
22:00
9°
23:00
8°
00:00
7°
01:00
7°
02:00
7°
03:00
6°
04:00
6°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Pacu
Piaractus mesopotamicus
43%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees.
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Patagonian Perch
Percichthys trucha
24%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 22 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Laguna Melincué is a lake in Argentina.

Popular catches here include Pacu and Patagonian Perch.

Pacu fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Oct-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 pacu at dusk. 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

The Laguna Melincué is an endorheic lake located in the province of Santa Fe, Argentina, in the General López Department, next to the town of Melincué, at approximately 33°42′24″S 61°29′4″W. It covers a surface area of about 120 km2, and its top water level lies at around 86 m above mean sea level.

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More waters nearby

Arroyo Saladillo Argentina · 59.4 km away Laguna de López Argentina · 128.9 km away Laguna Tirantes Chicos Argentina · 133.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Laguna Melincué?

Popular catches here include Pacu and Patagonian Perch.

Do you need a fishing license at Laguna Melincué?

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 Melincué?

Pacu fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Laguna Melincué right now?

Right now Pacu is the most likely catch, at about 77%.