Río Caroní
Río Caroní is a river in Venezuela. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon and Payara.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (6 species)
About the fishing here
Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Payara, Bicuda (Gar Characin), Orinoco Peacock Bass and Piranha.
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
Fishing permit
You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:
About this water
The Caroní River is the second most important river of Venezuela, the second in flow, and one of the longest, 952 kilometres (592 mi) from the Kukenan tepui through to its confluence with the Orinoco River. The name "Caroní" is applied starting from the confluence of the Kukenan with the Yuruaní River at 182 kilometres (113 mi) from the source of the Kukenan and 770 kilometres (480 mi) from its discharge in the Orinoco. The confluence takes place in Bolivar State. The Caroní River is the longest river located entirely within Venezuela.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Río Caroní?
Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon, Payara, Bicuda (Gar Characin), Orinoco Peacock Bass and Piranha.
Do you need a fishing license at Río Caroní?
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 Caroní?
Redtail Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.
What is biting at Río Caroní right now?
Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 41%.