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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 Piranha, Orinoco Peacock Bass and Bicuda (Gar Characin).

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Prime 71% The bite right now
Top bet: Piranha Active through the day, 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)

Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
71%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
68%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
56%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 31 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
41%
Water near its preferred 31 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
31%
Water near its preferred 31 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

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

Piranha 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 piranha 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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Common questions

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

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

Piranha 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 Piranha is the most likely catch, at about 31%.