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Río Indio

River fishing  Panama · 07:12 - 19:41

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

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Prime 69% The bite right now
Top bet: Butterfly Peacock Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
27°
Best day
Thu
80%
29°
Fri
83%
29°
Sat
80%
25°
Sun
80%
25°
Mon
82%
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
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
26°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1008 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
84.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:27–08:27 Dusk 18:26–20:26

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

Feeding times today

Last quarter 65% lit
Major period 04:47–06:47 Major period 16:47–18:47 Minor period 22:50–00:20 Minor period 11:13–12:43

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

Likely catch now (3 species)

Butterfly Peacock Bass
Cichla ocellaris
69%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
54%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
46%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

Butterfly Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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 butterfly peacock bass 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

Map

More waters nearby

Gatun Lake Colon (Panama Canal) · 42.0 km away Lago Gatún Panama · 43.7 km away Bahía de Limón Panama · 52.5 km away Bahía de Manzanillo Panama · 56.9 km away Río Chagres Panama · 57.4 km away Lago Alajuela Panama · 72.2 km away Río Buenaventura Panama · 87.3 km away Rio Mauro Panama · 87.8 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Indio?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Río Indio?

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 Indio?

Butterfly Peacock Bass fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Río Indio right now?

Right now Butterfly Peacock Bass is the most likely catch, at about 58%.