Lake Arenal
Lake Arenal is a lake in Northern Highlands, Guanacaste/Alajuela. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Next hours
Likely catch now (4 species)
About the fishing here
Lake Arenal is a lake in Northern Highlands, Guanacaste/Alajuela.
Popular catches here include Rainbow Bass (Guapote), Machaca, Mojarra and Nile Tilapia.
Rainbow Bass (Guapote) 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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
Lake Arenal is a lake in the northern highlands of Costa Rica. It is the largest lake in Costa Rica at 85 square kilometres (33 mi2). Its depth varies between 30 and 60 meters seasonally.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake Arenal?
Popular catches here include Rainbow Bass (Guapote), Machaca, Mojarra and Nile Tilapia.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake Arenal?
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 Lake Arenal?
Rainbow Bass (Guapote) fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Lake Arenal right now?
Right now Rainbow Bass (Guapote) is the most likely catch, at about 27%.