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Río Caura

River fishing  Venezuela · 07:07 - 19:35

Río Caura is a river in Venezuela. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: Orinoco Peacock Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
88%
29°
Tue
85%
30°
Wed
84%
27°
Thu
75%
30°
Fri
90%
30°
Best day
Sat
90%
28°

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.)
30°C
Air temp
31°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
10.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:22–08:22 Day 08:22–18:20 Dusk 18:20–20:20

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:10–01:10 Major period 11:10–13:10 Minor period 17:33–19:03 Minor period 05:16–06:46

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

16:00
31°
17:00
29°
18:00
27°
19:00
26°
20:00
25°
21:00
24°
22:00
24°
23:00
23°
00:00
23°
01:00
23°
02:00
22°
03:00
22°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
44%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
41%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
19%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Río Caura is a river in Venezuela.

Popular catches here include Orinoco Peacock Bass, Bicuda (Gar Characin), Piranha, Payara, Atlantic Tarpon and Redtail Catfish.

Orinoco Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for orinoco peacock bass at the day. 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Caura?

Popular catches here include Orinoco Peacock Bass, Bicuda (Gar Characin), Piranha, Payara, Atlantic Tarpon and Redtail Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Río Caura?

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 Caura?

Orinoco Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Río Caura right now?

Right now Orinoco Peacock Bass is the most likely catch, at about 27%.