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Rio Cinaruco

River fishing  Apure llanos · 07:24 - 19:47

Rio Cinaruco is a river in Apure llanos. Anglers here fish mainly for Piranha, Bicuda (Gar Characin) and Orinoco Peacock Bass.

Prime 73% The bite right now
Top bet: Piranha Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
30°
Thu
75%
31°
Best day
Fri
72%
32°
Sat
72%
28°
Sun
69%
31°
Mon
70%
32°

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
30°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
74.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:39–08:39 Day 08:39–18:32 Dusk 18:32–20:32

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:56–06:56 Major period 16:56–18:56 Minor period 23:02–00:32 Minor period 11:20–12:50

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

17:00
30°
18:00
26°
19:00
26°
20:00
26°
21:00
26°
22:00
26°
23:00
26°
00:00
26°
01:00
25°
02:00
25°
03:00
25°
04:00
24°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
73%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
60%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
46%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
32%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

Piranha 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for piranha 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 Rio Cinaruco?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Rio Cinaruco?

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 Rio Cinaruco?

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

What is biting at Rio Cinaruco right now?

Right now Piranha is the most likely catch, at about 30%.