Laguna Patarcocha

Lake fishing Peru · 07:25 - 18:56

Laguna Patarcocha is a lake in Peru. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish and Tambaqui.

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Good 51% The bite right now

Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

76%

9°

Thu

77%

8°

Fri

81%

7°

Best day

Sat

76%

9°

Sun

77%

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.)

26°C

Air temp

1°C

Wind

1 m/s

Pressure

1026 hPa → stable

Clouds

2.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-30 04:35

Best times today

Dawn 06:40–08:40 Dusk 17:41–19:41 Night 19:41–06:40

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit

Major period 00:38–02:38 Major period 12:38–14:38 Minor period 18:28–19:58 Minor period 07:17–08:47

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

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Likely catch now (7 species)

Redtail Catfish

Phractocephalus hemioliopterus

51%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Wolf Fish

Hoplias malabaricus

44%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Tambaqui

Colossoma macropomum

25%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Arapaima

Arapaima gigas

21%

Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

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Peacock Bass

Cichla monoculus

17%

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

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.

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 Patarcocha is a lake in Peru located in the Huánuco Region, Lauricocha Province, Cauri District at a height of about 4,130 m. It lies in the north-east of Raura mountain range, north-west of lakes Tinquicocha and Chuspi. Lake Patarcocha is 2.75 km long and 1 km at its widest point.

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Laguna Patarcocha?

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 Patarcocha?

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 Patarcocha?

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

What is biting at Laguna Patarcocha right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 44%.