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Río Rímac

River fishing  Peru · 07:27 - 18:53

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

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Good 52% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
19°
Best day
Sun
72%
20°
Mon
72%
18°
Tue
71%
17°
Wed
72%
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
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
26°C
Air temp
12°C
Wind
0 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa → stable
Clouds
5.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:42–08:42 Dusk 17:38–19:38 Night 19:38–06:42

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:22–23:22 Major period 09:22–11:22 Minor period 15:12–16:42 Minor period 04:02–05:32

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

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Likely catch now (6 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
52%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
45%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Payara
Hydrolycus scomberoides
27%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tambaqui
Colossoma macropomum
25%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Peacock Bass
Cichla monoculus
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Río Rímac is a river in Peru.

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Payara, Tambaqui, Arapaima and Peacock Bass.

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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More waters nearby

Río Chillón Peru · 18.5 km away Río Chancay Peru · 58.1 km away Lago Chinchaycocha Peru · 106.1 km away Río Cañete Peru · 108.4 km away Río Huaura Peru · 122.0 km away Laguna de Paca Peru · 129.4 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Rímac?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Payara, Tambaqui, Arapaima and Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Río Rímac?

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 Rímac?

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

What is biting at Río Rímac right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 39%.