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Río Palena

River fishing  Chile · 08:23 - 17:20

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

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Fair 26% The bite right now
Top bet: Robalo Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
30%
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Tue
32%
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Best day
Wed
21%
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Thu
21%
1°
Fri
21%
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Sat
22%
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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.)
18°C
Air temp
-1°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1022 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:38–09:38 Dusk 16:05–18:05

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:40–00:40 Major period 10:40–12:40 Minor period 14:47–16:17 Minor period 07:03–08:33

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

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Likely catch now (2 species)

Robalo
Eleginops maclovinus
26%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
18%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Río Palena is a river in Chile.

Popular catches here include Robalo and Chinook Salmon.

Robalo fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn 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 robalo 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Palena River or Carrenleufú is a river shared by Chile and Argentina in Southern Lakes Region. It drains the waters of the Vintter Lake, also shared by these nations, and it flows into the Pacific Ocean. 56.5% of the river basin lies in Chile.

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More waters nearby

Lago General Vintter Chile · 39.5 km away Lago Yelcho Chile · 54.9 km away Rio Futaleufu Los Lagos, Patagonia · 67.7 km away Golfo Corcovado Chile · 125.4 km away Río Lloncochaigua Chile · 161.0 km away Lago Yulton Chile · 162.0 km away Lago Natri Chile · 176.6 km away Lago Tarahuín Chile · 177.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Palena?

Popular catches here include Robalo and Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Río Palena?

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 Palena?

Robalo fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Nov-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Río Palena right now?

Right now Robalo is the most likely catch, at about 69%.