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Río Chira

River fishing  Peru · 07:30 - 19:22

Río Chira is a river in Peru. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish and Payara.

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Good 55% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
76%
32°
Thu
81%
31°
Best day
Fri
73%
31°
Sat
77%
34°
Sun
74%
32°
Mon
72%
33°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1011 hPa → stable
Clouds
7.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:45–08:45 Dusk 18:07–20:07 Night 20:07–06:45

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:53–02:53 Major period 12:53–14:53 Minor period 18:55–20:25 Minor period 07:21–08:51

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

01:00
23°
02:00
22°
03:00
22°
04:00
22°
05:00
22°
06:00
22°
07:00
21°
08:00
21°
09:00
22°
10:00
24°
11:00
26°
12:00
27°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
55%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
45%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Payara
Hydrolycus scomberoides
27%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tambaqui
Colossoma macropomum
26%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Peacock Bass
Cichla monoculus
17%
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, Payara, Tambaqui, Arapaima and 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)

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More waters nearby

Mancora Piura · 72.1 km away Cabo Blanco Piura · 77.5 km away Bahía de Tumbes Peru · 132.0 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Chira?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Río Chira?

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 Chira?

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

What is biting at Río Chira right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 42%.