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Pozo Verde

Lake fishing  Costa Rica · 06:19 - 19:03

Pozo Verde is a lake in Costa Rica. Anglers here fish mainly for Machaca, Mojarra and Rainbow Bass (Guapote).

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Slow 24% The bite right now
Top bet: Machaca Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
19°
Best day
Thu
68%
17°
Fri
68%
15°
Sat
68%
16°
Sun
68%
17°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
15°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
38.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:34–07:34 Day 07:34–17:48 Dusk 17:48–19:48

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:08–02:08 Major period 12:08–14:08 Minor period 18:40–20:10 Minor period 06:06–07:36

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

21:00
15°
22:00
15°
23:00
14°
00:00
14°
01:00
14°
02:00
14°
03:00
14°
04:00
15°
05:00
14°
06:00
14°
07:00
14°
08:00
15°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Machaca
Brycon guatemalensis
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Mojarra
Amphilophus citrinellus
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Rainbow Bass (Guapote)
Parachromis dovii
23%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Machaca, Mojarra, Rainbow Bass (Guapote) and Nile Tilapia.

Machaca 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 Machaca is slow at night. The best bite comes at dawn.
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 Pozo Verde?

Popular catches here include Machaca, Mojarra, Rainbow Bass (Guapote) and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Pozo Verde?

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 Pozo Verde?

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

What is biting at Pozo Verde right now?

Right now Machaca is the most likely catch, at about 27%.