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Río Putumayo

River fishing  Peru · 06:52 - 18:56

Río Putumayo is a river in Peru. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish and Payara.

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Good 63% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
83%
28°
Best day
Thu
65%
26°
Fri
72%
27°
Sat
72%
25°
Sun
72%
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
Overcast
Water temp (est.)
29°C
Air temp
25°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1012 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
99.0%

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

20:00
25°
21:00
25°
22:00
24°
23:00
23°
00:00
23°
01:00
22°
02:00
22°
03:00
22°
04:00
22°
05:00
22°
06:00
22°
07:00
22°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
63%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
49%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Payara
Hydrolycus scomberoides
33%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Tambaqui
Colossoma macropomum
31%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Peacock Bass
Cichla monoculus
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Payara, Tambaqui, Arapaima and Peacock Bass.

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, Payara, Tambaqui, Arapaima and 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 43%.