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Río Negro

River fishing  Venezuela · 07:25 - 19:40

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

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Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: Orinoco Peacock Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
99%
28°
Tue
100%
28°
Best day
Wed
89%
27°
Thu
93%
28°
Fri
90%
29°
Sat
83%
28°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
30°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
26.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:40–08:40 Day 08:40–18:25 Dusk 18:25–20:25

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:21–01:21 Major period 11:21–13:21 Minor period 17:37–19:07 Minor period 05:35–07:05

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
30°
19:00
28°
20:00
27°
21:00
26°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°
00:00
24°
01:00
23°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
23°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
61%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
59%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
46%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
43%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.
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Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
20%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Río Negro is a river in Venezuela.

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

Orinoco Peacock Bass 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.

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for orinoco 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:

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More waters nearby

Río Negro Venezuela · 46.2 km away Río Negro Venezuela · 75.3 km away Canal del Casiquiare Venezuela · 85.5 km away Río Negro Venezuela · 87.6 km away Río Orinoco Venezuela · 146.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Negro?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Río 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 Río Negro?

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

What is biting at Río Negro right now?

Right now Orinoco Peacock Bass is the most likely catch, at about 26%.