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Orinoco river (Ciudad Bolivar)

River fishing  Bolivar, lower Orinoco · 07:07 - 19:34

Orinoco river (Ciudad Bolivar) is a river in Bolivar, lower Orinoco. Anglers here fish mainly for Orinoco Peacock Bass, Atlantic Tarpon and Piranha.

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Prime 72% The bite right now
Top bet: Orinoco Peacock Bass Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 31 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
34°
Best day
Thu
72%
34°
Fri
73%
30°
Sat
75%
33°
Sun
72%
33°
Mon
72%
34°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
31°C
Air temp
34°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
15.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:22–08:22 Day 08:22–18:19 Dusk 18:19–20:19

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:40–06:40 Major period 16:40–18:40 Minor period 22:45–00:15 Minor period 11:06–12:36

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
34°
18:00
33°
19:00
32°
20:00
31°
21:00
30°
22:00
29°
23:00
28°
00:00
28°
01:00
27°
02:00
27°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
72%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
65%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 31 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
63%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
60%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 31 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
58%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
52%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 31 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Orinoco Peacock Bass, Atlantic Tarpon, Piranha, Payara, Bicuda (Gar Characin) and Redtail Catfish.

Orinoco Peacock Bass 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for orinoco peacock bass 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)

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Orinoco river (Ciudad Bolivar)?

Popular catches here include Orinoco Peacock Bass, Atlantic Tarpon, Piranha, Payara, Bicuda (Gar Characin) and Redtail Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Orinoco river (Ciudad Bolivar)?

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 Orinoco river (Ciudad Bolivar)?

Orinoco Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Orinoco river (Ciudad Bolivar) right now?

Right now Orinoco Peacock Bass is the most likely catch, at about 28%.