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Rio San José

River fishing  Uruguay · 07:53 - 17:47

Rio San José is a river in Uruguay. Anglers here fish mainly for Common Snook, Patati Catfish and Golden Dorado.

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Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Common Snook Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
100%
12°
Best day
Thu
100%
8°
Fri
100%
11°
Sat
100%
12°
Sun
100%
14°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
21°C
Air temp
5°C
Wind
2 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:08–09:08 Dusk 16:32–18:32 Night 18:32–07:08

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:18–02:18 Major period 12:18–14:18 Minor period 17:09–18:39 Minor period 07:56–09:26

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
5°
23:00
5°
00:00
5°
01:00
4°
02:00
4°
03:00
3°
04:00
3°
05:00
2°
06:00
2°
07:00
1°
08:00
1°
09:00
3°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Common Snook
Centropomus undecimalis
80%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Patati Catfish
Pimelodus maculatus
26%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Golden Dorado
Salminus brasiliensis
14%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Boga
Megaleporinus obtusidens
11%
Water near its preferred 21 degrees.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Patati Catfish, Golden Dorado and Boga.

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. 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 common snook 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)

Map

More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rio San José?

Popular catches here include Common Snook, Patati Catfish, Golden Dorado and Boga.

Do you need a fishing license at Rio San José?

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 Rio San José?

Common Snook fishing is usually best around May-Sep. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Rio San José right now?

Right now Common Snook is the most likely catch, at about 87%.