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Río Chucunaque

River fishing  Panama · 06:57 - 19:34

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

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Prime 97% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Snook Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
32°
Best day
Thu
99%
32°
Fri
100%
31°
Sat
100%
30°
Sun
100%
30°

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
28°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa → stable
Clouds
90.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:12–08:12 Dusk 18:19–20:19

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:42–02:42 Major period 12:42–14:42 Minor period 19:11–20:41 Minor period 06:44–08:14

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
28°
22:00
27°
23:00
27°
00:00
27°
01:00
27°
02:00
27°
03:00
26°
04:00
26°
05:00
26°
06:00
26°
07:00
26°
08:00
27°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
97%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
65%
Water near its preferred 29 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 29 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)

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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Chucunaque?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Río Chucunaque?

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 Chucunaque?

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

What is biting at Río Chucunaque right now?

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