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Rio Negro

River fishing  Colombia · 07:19 - 19:26

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

Prime 68% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
29°
Best day
Sun
100%
25°
Mon
100%
28°
Tue
100%
28°
Wed
100%
25°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
77.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:34–08:34 Dusk 18:11–20:11 Night 20:11–06:34

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

Feeding times today

Waxing gibbous 87% lit
Major period 21:35–23:35 Major period 09:35–11:35 Minor period 15:46–17:16 Minor period 03:54–05:24

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
25°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°
00:00
23°
01:00
23°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°
05:00
23°
06:00
23°
07:00
22°
08:00
22°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
68%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
52%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
44%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
32%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Bocachico
Prochilodus mariae
30%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
30%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Rio Negro is a river in Colombia.

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Crevalle Jack, Payara, Bocachico and Silver Arowana.

Redtail Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. 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 redtail catfish 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:

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rio Negro?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Crevalle Jack, Payara, Bocachico, Silver Arowana, Orinoco Peacock Bass and Speckled Peacock Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Rio Negro?

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 Negro?

Redtail Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Rio Negro right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 37%.