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Río Catatumbo

River fishing  Venezuela · 06:35 - 19:13

Río Catatumbo is a river in Venezuela. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish, Atlantic Tarpon and Payara.

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Prime 66% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
89%
32°
Thu
90%
32°
Best day
Fri
89%
32°
Sat
89%
32°
Sun
86%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
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

20:00
30°
21:00
29°
22:00
26°
23:00
25°
00:00
25°
01:00
25°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
25°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
66%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
60%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
33%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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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

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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More waters nearby

Río Mocotíes Venezuela · 106.9 km away Embalse del Uribante Venezuela · 138.5 km away Laguna de Mucubají Venezuela · 185.3 km away Caparo (Sioca) Venezuela · 223.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Catatumbo?

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 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 42%.