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Río Putumayo

River fishing  Colombia · 06:52 - 18:56

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

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Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
99%
28°
Best day
Thu
89%
27°
Fri
94%
27°
Sat
93%
25°
Sun
94%
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
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
28°C
Air temp
23°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1014 hPa ↓ falling
Clouds
75.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:07–08:07 Dusk 17:41–19:41 Night 19:41–06:07

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:21–02:21 Major period 12:21–14:21 Minor period 18:30–20:00 Minor period 06:41–08:11

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
23°
23:00
23°
00:00
22°
01:00
22°
02:00
22°
03:00
22°
04:00
22°
05:00
21°
06:00
21°
07:00
21°
08:00
22°
09:00
25°

Likely catch now (8 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
70%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
56%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Crevalle Jack
Caranx hippos
42%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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Payara
Hydrolycus armatus
32%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bocachico
Prochilodus mariae
29%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Silver Arowana
Osteoglossum bicirrhosum
29%
Water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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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 Putumayo River or Içá River is one of the tributaries of the Amazon River, southwest of and parallel to the Japurá River.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Putumayo?

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 Putumayo?

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 Putumayo?

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

What is biting at Río Putumayo right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 37%.