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Río Negro

River fishing  Colombia · 06:29 - 18:45

Río Negro is a river in Colombia. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Good 54% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
99%
28°
Best day
Sun
90%
28°
Mon
88%
29°
Tue
92%
29°
Wed
99%
26°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
85.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:44–07:44 Dusk 17:30–19:30 Night 19:30–05:44

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 20:49–22:49 Major period 08:49–10:49 Minor period 15:05–16:35 Minor period 03:04–04:34

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
26°
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
23°
07:00
23°
08:00
23°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
54%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
43%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
39%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
29%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bocachico
Prochilodus mariae
27%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
27%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Río Negro is a river in Colombia.

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Crevalle Jack, Payara, Bocachico and Silver Arowana.

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

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 Negro?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Crevalle Jack, Payara, Bocachico, Silver Arowana, Orinoco Peacock Bass and Speckled Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Río Negro?

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 Negro?

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

What is biting at Río Negro right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 32%.