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Río Arauca

River fishing  Colombia · 06:31 - 18:56

Río Arauca is a river in Colombia. Anglers here fish mainly for Crevalle Jack, Speckled Peacock Bass and Orinoco Peacock Bass.

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Prime 73% The bite right now
Top bet: Crevalle Jack Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
80%
30°
Thu
81%
29°
Best day
Fri
80%
30°
Sat
81%
28°
Sun
79%
29°
Mon
80%
30°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
37.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:46–07:46 Day 07:46–17:41 Dusk 17:41–19:41

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:03–06:03 Major period 16:03–18:03 Minor period 22:08–23:38 Minor period 10:28–11:58

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

10:00
28°
11:00
29°
12:00
30°
13:00
30°
14:00
31°
15:00
29°
16:00
28°
17:00
26°
18:00
26°
19:00
25°
20:00
25°
21:00
25°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Speckled Peacock Bass
Cichla temensis
67%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Bocachico
Prochilodus mariae
53%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
53%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
53%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

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

Crevalle Jack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. 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 This is a prime window for crevalle jack at the day. 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)

Map

More waters nearby

Rio Bita Vichada, Orinoco basin · 236.9 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Arauca?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Río Arauca?

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 Arauca?

Crevalle Jack fishing is usually best around May-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Río Arauca right now?

Right now Crevalle Jack is the most likely catch, at about 28%.