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Río Chancay

River fishing  Peru · 07:27 - 18:55

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

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Tambaqui Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
28°
Tue
72%
28°
Wed
73%
27°
Thu
72%
27°
Fri
74%
28°
Best day
Sat
73%
27°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa → stable
Clouds
12.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:42–08:42 Day 08:42–17:40 Dusk 17:40–19:40

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:59–00:59 Major period 10:59–12:59 Minor period 16:46–18:16 Minor period 05:43–07:13

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

14:00
30°
15:00
30°
16:00
29°
17:00
28°
18:00
27°
19:00
25°
20:00
25°
21:00
24°
22:00
24°
23:00
23°
00:00
22°
01:00
22°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Tambaqui
Colossoma macropomum
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Peacock Bass
Cichla monoculus
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Payara
Hydrolycus scomberoides
44%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
44%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
32%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
22%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Río Chancay is a river in Peru.

Popular catches here include Tambaqui, Peacock Bass, Payara, Arapaima, Wolf Fish and Redtail Catfish.

Tambaqui 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 tambaqui 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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More waters nearby

Río Chillón Peru · 39.8 km away Río Rímac Peru · 58.1 km away Río Huaura Peru · 64.1 km away Lago Chinchaycocha Peru · 90.2 km away Laguna de Paca Peru · 158.5 km away Río Cañete Peru · 165.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Chancay?

Popular catches here include Tambaqui, Peacock Bass, Payara, Arapaima, Wolf Fish and Redtail Catfish.

Do you need a fishing license at Río Chancay?

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 Chancay?

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

What is biting at Río Chancay right now?

Right now Tambaqui is the most likely catch, at about 28%.