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Río Ucayali

River fishing  Peru · 07:10 - 18:51

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

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Good 58% The bite right now
Top bet: Tambaqui Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
72%
30°
Tue
75%
30°
Wed
80%
27°
Best day
Thu
76%
28°
Fri
72%
25°
Sat
76%
28°

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.)
29°C
Air temp
30°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1013 hPa → stable
Clouds
10.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:25–08:25 Day 08:25–17:36 Dusk 17:36–19:36

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 97% lit
Major period 22:49–00:49 Major period 10:49–12:49 Minor period 16:44–18:14 Minor period 05:24–06:54

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

15:00
30°
16:00
30°
17:00
29°
18:00
27°
19:00
25°
20:00
24°
21:00
23°
22:00
23°
23:00
22°
00:00
22°
01:00
22°
02:00
22°

Likely catch now (6 species)

Tambaqui
Colossoma macropomum
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Peacock Bass
Cichla monoculus
58%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees.
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Payara
Hydrolycus scomberoides
44%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
44%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
32%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
21%
Water near its preferred 29 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Río Ucayali is a river in Peru.

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

Tambaqui fishing is usually best around Jan-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 tambaqui 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:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

The Ucayali River is the main headstream of the Amazon River. It rises about 110 km (68 mi) north of Lake Titicaca, in the Arequipa region of Peru and becomes the Amazon at the confluence of the Marañón close to Nauta city. The city of Pucallpa is located on the banks of the Ucayali.

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More waters nearby

Marañón Peru · 195.3 km away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Ucayali?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Río Ucayali?

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 Ucayali?

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

What is biting at Río Ucayali right now?

Right now Tambaqui is the most likely catch, at about 28%.