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Río Catatumbo

River fishing  Colombia · 06:35 - 19:13

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

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Prime 66% 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%
33°
Best day
Thu
99%
32°
Fri
99%
32°
Sat
99%
32°
Sun
95%
31°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
27°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:50–07:50 Dusk 17:58–19:58 Night 19:58–05:50

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:21–02:21 Major period 12:21–14:21 Minor period 18:50–20:20 Minor period 06:22–07:52

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
27°
23:00
25°
00:00
25°
01:00
25°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
24°
08:00
26°
09:00
26°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
66%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
49%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
42%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
30%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bocachico
Prochilodus mariae
28%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Crevalle Jack, Payara, Bocachico and Orinoco 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.

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 Catatumbo River is a river rising in northern Colombia, flowing into Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela. The Catatumbo River is approximately 340 kilometres (210 mi) long.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Catatumbo?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Río Catatumbo?

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 Catatumbo?

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

What is biting at Río Catatumbo right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 41%.