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Rio Iguaçu

River fishing  Brazil · 08:15 - 18:47

Rio Iguaçu is a river in Brazil. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Prime 90% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Snook Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
16°
Best day
Tue
87%
20°
Wed
100%
20°
Thu
100%
16°
Fri
90%
11°
Sat
91%
16°

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.)
25°C
Air temp
18°C
Wind
5 m/s
Pressure
1016 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:30–09:30 Dusk 17:32–19:32 Night 19:32–07:30

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:20–01:20 Major period 11:20–13:20 Minor period 16:31–18:01 Minor period 06:38–08:08

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

18:00
18°
19:00
15°
20:00
15°
21:00
15°
22:00
14°
23:00
14°
00:00
14°
01:00
14°
02:00
14°
03:00
14°
04:00
13°
05:00
13°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
90%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Lebranche Mullet
Mugil liza
76%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Jau Catfish
Zungaro jahu
43%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Pacu
Piaractus mesopotamicus
43%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Golden Dorado
Salminus brasiliensis
27%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Spotted Sorubim
Pseudoplatystoma corruscans
24%
Prime feeding window at the dusk, water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Rio Iguaçu is a river in Brazil.

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Lebranche Mullet, Jau Catfish, Pacu, Golden Dorado and Spotted Sorubim.

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for common snook at dusk. 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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About this water

The Iguazu River or Rio Iguassu, is a river in Brazil and Argentina. It is an important tributary of the Paraná River. The Iguazu River is 1,320 kilometres (820 mi) long, with a drainage basin of 62,000 km2 (24,000 mi2).

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rio Iguaçu?

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Lebranche Mullet, Jau Catfish, Pacu, Golden Dorado and Spotted Sorubim.

Do you need a fishing license at Rio Iguaçu?

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 Iguaçu?

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

What is biting at Rio Iguaçu right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 43%.