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Río Negro

River fishing  Venezuela · 06:27 - 18:43

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

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Good 64% The bite right now
Top bet: Bicuda (Gar Characin) Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
97%
26°
Tue
100%
29°
Best day
Wed
88%
27°
Thu
81%
29°
Fri
88%
28°
Sat
88%
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.)
30°C
Air temp
28°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1010 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
73.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:42–07:42 Day 07:42–17:28 Dusk 17:28–19:28

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:24–00:24 Major period 10:24–12:24 Minor period 16:40–18:10 Minor period 04:37–06:07

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

16:00
28°
17:00
28°
18:00
27°
19:00
25°
20:00
25°
21:00
24°
22:00
24°
23:00
24°
00:00
24°
01:00
23°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
63%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
61%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
50%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 30 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
47%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, peak season.
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Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
23%
Water near its preferred 30 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Río Negro is a river in Venezuela.

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

Bicuda (Gar Characin) 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 bicuda (gar characin) 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 · 54.9 km away Río Negro Venezuela · 87.6 km away Río Negro Venezuela · 149.2 km away Canal del Casiquiare Venezuela · 160.9 km away Río Orinoco Venezuela · 202.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Negro?

Popular catches here include Bicuda (Gar Characin), Orinoco Peacock Bass, 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?

Bicuda (Gar Characin) 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 Bicuda (Gar Characin) is the most likely catch, at about 24%.