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Paraka Wachoi

Lake fishing  Venezuela · 07:20 - 19:45

Paraka Wachoi is a lake in Venezuela. The fish here are ranked by weather, water temperature and season, see the likely catch below.

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Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
63%
26°
Best day
Sun
63%
25°
Mon
63%
24°
Tue
63%
26°
Wed
63%
25°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa → stable
Clouds
88.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:35–08:35 Dusk 18:30–20:30

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:45–23:45 Major period 09:45–11:45 Minor period 16:06–17:36 Minor period 03:55–05:25

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

21:00
25°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°
00:00
24°
01:00
24°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°
05:00
23°
06:00
22°
07:00
22°
08:00
22°

Likely catch now (2 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
70%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Paraka Wachoi is a lake in Venezuela.

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish and Orinoco Peacock Bass.

Redtail Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

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More waters nearby

Río Cuao Venezuela · 59.5 km away Rio Cinaruco Apure llanos · 176.2 km away Río Orinoco Venezuela · 252.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Paraka Wachoi?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish and Orinoco Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Paraka Wachoi?

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 Paraka Wachoi?

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

What is biting at Paraka Wachoi right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 92%.