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Río Pilcomayo

River fishing  Argentina · 07:47 - 18:34

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

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Fair 42% The bite right now
Top bet: Pacu Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
47%
18°
Best day
Tue
47%
17°
Wed
43%
17°
Thu
47%
14°
Fri
43%
14°
Sat
44%
16°

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.)
25°C
Air temp
18°C
Wind
6 m/s
Pressure
1017 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:02–09:02 Day 09:02–17:19 Dusk 17:19–19:19

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 23:00–01:00 Major period 11:00–13:00 Minor period 16:20–17:50 Minor period 06:09–07:39

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
18°
18:00
18°
19:00
17°
20:00
17°
21:00
17°
22:00
16°
23:00
16°
00:00
16°
01:00
15°
02:00
15°
03:00
14°
04:00
14°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Pacu
Piaractus mesopotamicus
42%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Sabalo
Prochilodus lineatus
28%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees.
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Pira Pita
Brycon orbignyanus
26%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Golden Dorado
Salminus brasiliensis
24%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Spotted Sorubim
Pseudoplatystoma corruscans
10%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tiger Sorubim
Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum
10%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 25 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Río Pilcomayo is a river in Argentina.

Popular catches here include Pacu, Sabalo, Pira Pita, Golden Dorado, Spotted Sorubim and Tiger Sorubim.

Pacu fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Oct-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 pacu 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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About this water

Pilcomayo is a river in central South America. At 1,100 kilometres (680 mi) long, it is the longest western tributary of the Paraguay River. Its drainage basin is 270,000 square kilometres (100,000 sq mi) in area, and its mean discharge is 200 cubic metres per second (7,100 cu ft/s).

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More waters nearby

Río Pilcomayo Argentina · 86.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Pilcomayo?

Popular catches here include Pacu, Sabalo, Pira Pita, Golden Dorado, Spotted Sorubim and Tiger Sorubim.

Do you need a fishing license at Río Pilcomayo?

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 Pilcomayo?

Pacu fishing is usually best around Jan-Mar, Oct-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Río Pilcomayo right now?

Right now Pacu is the most likely catch, at about 44%.