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Laguna Tinquicocha

Lake fishing  Peru · 07:25 - 18:56

Laguna Tinquicocha 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
77%
7°
Thu
81%
6°
Best day
Fri
80%
4°
Sat
81%
7°
Sun
75%
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
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.

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.

Next hours

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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 Tinquicocha is a lake in Peru located in the Huanuco Region, Lauricocha Province, Cauri District at a height of about 4,365 m. It is located in the Raura mountain range, southeast of Lake Patarcocha, west of Lake Carhuacocha and north of the smaller Lake Puyhuancocha. Lake Tinquicocha is 2 km long and 0.47 km at its widest point.

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More waters nearby

Laguna Carhuacocha Peru · 4.8 km away Laguna Patarcocha Peru · 5.3 km away Laguna Lauricocha Peru · 13.2 km away Juraucocha Peru · 20.4 km away Laguna Jahuacocha Peru · 32.3 km away Río Huaura Peru · 67.7 km away Río Pativilca Peru · 78.4 km away Río Supe Peru · 81.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Laguna Tinquicocha?

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 Tinquicocha?

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 Tinquicocha?

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

What is biting at Laguna Tinquicocha right now?

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