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Río Chiquito

River fishing  Panama · 07:13 - 19:50

Río Chiquito is a river in Panama. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon and Butterfly Peacock Bass.

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Prime 99% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Snook Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
31°
Best day
Thu
100%
27°
Fri
100%
26°
Sat
100%
28°
Sun
100%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1007 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:28–08:28 Dusk 18:35–20:35

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:59–02:59 Major period 12:59–14:59 Minor period 19:27–20:57 Minor period 07:01–08:31

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

21:00
26°
22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
25°
01:00
25°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
25°
05:00
25°
06:00
25°
07:00
24°
08:00
26°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
99%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
66%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon and Butterfly Peacock Bass.

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for common snook 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

Chiquito River is a river in the municipality of Ponce, Puerto Rico. This river feeds into Río Portugués in the sector called Parras, about 0.5 km (0.3 mi) north of the intersection of PR-504 and PR-505. It has its origin in the mountains west of Montes Llanos. Río Chiquito is fed by Quebrada del Pastillo. This river is one of the 14 rivers in the municipality of Ponce.

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More waters nearby

Río Fonseca Panama · 2.6 km away Río San Juan Panama · 8.7 km away Río San Félix Panama · 20.4 km away Río Corrales Panama · 23.4 km away Río Gualaca Panama · 27.9 km away Río Estí Panama · 30.1 km away Río Santa Lucía Panama · 32.2 km away Piensa Bay roosterfish grounds (Boca Chica) Chiriqui Pacific · 34.5 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Chiquito?

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon and Butterfly Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Río Chiquito?

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 Chiquito?

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Río Chiquito right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 66%.