Río Bogotá

River fishing Colombia · 06:48 - 19:12

Río Bogotá is a river in Colombia. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish and Crevalle Jack.

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Prime 75% The bite right now

Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow

100%

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Best day

Thu

100%

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Fri

100%

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Sat

100%

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Sun

100%

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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.)

26°C

Air temp

13°C

Wind

2 m/s

Pressure

1020 hPa ↓ falling

Clouds

100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Updated 2026-06-30 04:34

Best times today

Dawn 06:03–08:03 Dusk 17:57–19:57 Night 19:57–06:03

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit

Major period 00:27–02:27 Major period 12:27–14:27 Minor period 18:48–20:18 Minor period 06:37–08:07

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

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Likely catch now (8 species)

Redtail Catfish

Phractocephalus hemioliopterus

75%

Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Wolf Fish

Hoplias malabaricus

59%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Crevalle Jack

Caranx hippos

46%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

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Payara

Hydrolycus armatus

33%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Bocachico

Prochilodus mariae

31%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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Silver Arowana

Osteoglossum bicirrhosum

31%

Water near its preferred 26 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

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)

Map

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Bogotá?

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 Bogotá?

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 Bogotá?

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

What is biting at Río Bogotá right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 38%.