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Rio Negro

River fishing  Venezuela · 07:19 - 19:26

Rio 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: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
95%
29°
Mon
99%
27°
Best day
Tue
99%
26°
Wed
86%
30°
Thu
86%
27°
Fri
84%
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
Rain
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
24°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa → stable
Clouds
68.0%

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 93% lit
Major period 22:22–00:22 Major period 10:22–12:22 Minor period 16:33–18:03 Minor period 04:42–06:12

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

01:00
24°
02:00
23°
03:00
23°
04:00
22°
05:00
22°
06:00
22°
07:00
22°
08:00
23°
09:00
24°
10:00
25°
11:00
25°
12:00
27°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
63%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Atlantic Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
62%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
31%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bicuda (Gar Characin)
Boulengerella cuvieri
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Orinoco Peacock Bass
Cichla orinocensis
21%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Piranha
Pygocentrus cariba
18%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Rio Negro is a river in Venezuela.

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

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, Atlantic Tarpon, Payara, Bicuda (Gar Characin), Orinoco Peacock Bass and Piranha.

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 39%.