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Rio Tua

River fishing  Portugal · 05:59 - 21:07

Rio Tua is a river in Portugal. Anglers here fish mainly for Wels Catfish, Iberian Barbel and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 90% The bite right now
Top bet: Wels Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
36°
Thu
78%
36°
Fri
75%
37°
Sat
86%
37°
Best day
Sun
86%
38°
Mon
72%
39°

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.)
22°C
Air temp
21°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1021 hPa → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:14–07:14 Dusk 19:52–21:52

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 01:01–03:01 Major period 13:01–15:01 Minor period 20:54–22:24 Minor period 05:38–07:08

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

03:00
21°
04:00
20°
05:00
20°
06:00
19°
07:00
20°
08:00
23°
09:00
25°
10:00
27°
11:00
29°
12:00
32°
13:00
33°
14:00
35°

Likely catch now (3 species)

Wels Catfish
Silurus glanis
90%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Iberian Barbel
Luciobarbus bocagei
60%
Water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
26%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 22 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Wels Catfish, Iberian Barbel and Largemouth Bass.

Wels Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. 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.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Timing This is a prime window for wels 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)

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More waters nearby

Rio Tua Portugal · 17.4 km away Calvo Portugal · 40.2 km away Río Rabazal Portugal · 43.5 km away Poço de Freitas Portugal · 49.1 km away Albufeira de Vilar Portugal · 49.6 km away Embalse de Saucelle Portugal · 52.7 km away Rio Tâmega Portugal · 54.1 km away Rio Tuela Portugal · 54.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rio Tua?

Popular catches here include Wels Catfish, Iberian Barbel and Largemouth Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Rio Tua?

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 Tua?

Wels Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Rio Tua right now?

Right now Wels Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 66%.