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Orinoco river (Ciudad Bolivar)

River fishing  Bolivar, lower Orinoco · 06:58 - 19:34

Orinoco river (Ciudad Bolivar) is a river in Bolivar, lower Orinoco. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
30°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
15.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:13–08:13 Day 08:13–18:19 Dusk 18:19–20:19

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

Next hours

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Orinoco Peacock Bass
Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
21%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
20%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Piranha
Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
19%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
17%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Payara
Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
15%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Redtail Catfish
Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
8%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Orinoco river (Ciudad Bolivar) is a river in Bolivar, lower Orinoco.

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

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for orinoco peacock bass at the day. 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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Common questions

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

Popular catches here include Orinoco Peacock Bass, Bicuda (Gar Characin), Piranha, Atlantic Tarpon, Payara 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 21%.