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Marañón

River fishing  Peru · 07:16 - 18:58

Marañón is a river in Peru. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
28°
Sun
74%
28°
Mon
77%
29°
Best day
Tue
77%
29°
Wed
75%
26°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
22°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
75.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:31–08:31 Dusk 17:43–19:43 Night 19:43–06:31

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:20–23:20 Major period 09:20–11:20 Minor period 15:18–16:48 Minor period 03:51–05:21

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 (6 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
61%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
47%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Payara
Hydrolycus scomberoides
32%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Tambaqui
Colossoma macropomum
29%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Peacock Bass
Cichla monoculus
18%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Marañón is a river in Peru.

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Payara, Tambaqui, Arapaima and 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.

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:

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More waters nearby

Laguna de los Cóndores Peru · 182.5 km away Río Ucayali Peru · 195.3 km away Laguna Huaycocoha Peru · 214.8 km away Laguna Challhuacocha Peru · 217.3 km away Laguna Sausacocha Peru · 220.3 km away Laguna 69 Peru · 261.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Marañón?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Payara, Tambaqui, Arapaima and Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Marañón?

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 Marañón?

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

What is biting at Marañón right now?

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