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Río Otún

River fishing  Colombia · 06:54 - 19:18

Río Otún is a river in Colombia. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish and Crevalle Jack.

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Prime 75% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
22°
Best day
Thu
99%
22°
Fri
99%
22°
Sat
98%
22°
Sun
100%
23°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
27°C
Air temp
18°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1015 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:09–08:09 Dusk 18:03–20:03 Night 20:03–06:09

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:33–02:33 Major period 12:33–14:33 Minor period 18:54–20:24 Minor period 06:42–08:12

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

22:00
18°
23:00
18°
00:00
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01:00
17°
02:00
17°
03:00
17°
04:00
17°
05:00
16°
06:00
16°
07:00
16°
08:00
18°
09:00
19°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
75%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
59%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
44%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
33%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bocachico
Prochilodus mariae
31%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
31%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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.

Guides for this water

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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Otún River is a river in the Risaralda department of Colombia. Its source is Lake Otún, fed by meltwater from Nevado Santa Isabel, and its outlet is the Cauca River. The Otún River passes between the cities of Pere ira and Dosquebradas, and is crossed at that point by the César Gaviria Trujillo Viaduct, one of the largest cable-stayed bridges in South America.

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More waters nearby

Laguna del Otún Colombia · 22.6 km away Rio Coello Colombia · 76.8 km away Río Arquía Colombia · 80.3 km away Río Arquía Colombia · 80.8 km away Río Arquía Colombia · 81.0 km away Embalse de Calima Colombia · 140.7 km away Río Bogotá Colombia · 161.5 km away Río Fucha Colombia · 165.6 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Otún?

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 Río Otún?

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 Otún?

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

What is biting at Río Otún right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 38%.