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Río Ucayali

River fishing  Peru · 07:10 - 18:51

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

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Prime 72% 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
82%
28°
Best day
Sun
73%
30°
Mon
73%
31°
Tue
78%
31°
Wed
82%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:25–08:25 Dusk 17:36–19:36 Night 19:36–06:25

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:13–23:13 Major period 09:13–11:13 Minor period 15:10–16:40 Minor period 03:45–05:15

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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23°
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Likely catch now (6 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
72%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
54%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Payara
Hydrolycus scomberoides
33%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tambaqui
Colossoma macropomum
31%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Peacock Bass
Cichla monoculus
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Río Ucayali 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Ucayali River is the main headstream of the Amazon River. It rises about 110 km (68 mi) north of Lake Titicaca, in the Arequipa region of Peru and becomes the Amazon at the confluence of the Marañón close to Nauta city. The city of Pucallpa is located on the banks of the Ucayali.

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More waters nearby

Marañón Peru · 195.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Ucayali?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Río Ucayali?

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 Ucayali?

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

What is biting at Río Ucayali right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 47%.