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Río Cureñón

River fishing  Costa Rica · 06:18 - 19:02

Río Cureñón is a river in Costa Rica. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon and Crevalle Jack.

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Prime 100% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Snook Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
30°
Best day
Thu
100%
27°
Fri
100%
26°
Sat
100%
26°
Sun
100%
26°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
62.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:33–07:33 Dusk 17:47–19:47

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:07–02:07 Major period 12:07–14:07 Minor period 18:40–20:10 Minor period 06:04–07:34

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

22:00
25°
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25°
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24°
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24°
02:00
24°
03:00
24°
04:00
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06:00
23°
07:00
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08:00
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09:00
25°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
100%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
67%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
43%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Rainbow Bass (Guapote)
Parachromis dovii
25%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Machaca
Brycon guatemalensis
24%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
21%
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, Crevalle Jack, Rainbow Bass (Guapote), Machaca and Nile Tilapia.

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 Cureñón?

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Atlantic Tarpon, Crevalle Jack, Rainbow Bass (Guapote), Machaca and Nile Tilapia.

Do you need a fishing license at Río Cureñón?

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 Cureñón?

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

What is biting at Río Cureñón right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 56%.