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Río Cerro Grande

River fishing  Venezuela · 07:08 - 19:52

Río Cerro Grande is a river in Venezuela. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
27°
Sun
100%
28°
Best day
Mon
96%
28°
Tue
95%
27°
Wed
97%
28°

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
24°C
Wind
11 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
64.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:23–08:23 Dusk 18:37–20:37

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:43–23:43 Major period 09:43–11:43 Minor period 16:13–17:43 Minor period 03:42–05:12

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
24°
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
23°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
63%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
50%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
16%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Río Cerro Grande is a river in Venezuela.

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Orinoco Peacock Bass and Piranha.

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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Cerro Grande?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Orinoco Peacock Bass and Piranha.

Do you need a fishing license at Río Cerro Grande?

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 Río Cerro Grande?

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

What is biting at Río Cerro Grande right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 56%.