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Río Caquetá

River fishing  Colombia · 07:01 - 19:12

Río Caquetá 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 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
28°
Best day
Thu
100%
27°
Fri
100%
26°
Sat
100%
24°
Sun
99%
25°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Fog
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:16–08:16 Dusk 17:57–19:57 Night 19:57–06:16

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:34–02:34 Major period 12:34–14:34 Minor period 18:47–20:17 Minor period 06:50–08:20

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

22:00
23°
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23°
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23°
01:00
23°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°
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23°
06:00
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07:00
22°
08:00
23°
09:00
24°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
75%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
59%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
44%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
33%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bocachico
Prochilodus mariae
31%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
31%
Water near its preferred 28 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)

About this water

The Japurá River or Caquetá River is a 2,820 kilometres (1,750 mi) long river in the Amazon basin. It rises in Colombia and flows eastward through Brazil to join the Amazon River.

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More waters nearby

Laguna de la Cocha Colombia · 160.4 km away Río Caquetá Colombia · 195.5 km away Río Angusilla Colombia · 199.2 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Caquetá?

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 Caquetá?

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 Caquetá?

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

What is biting at Río Caquetá right now?

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