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Río Yaqui

River fishing  Mexico · 06:25 - 20:21

Río Yaqui is a river in Mexico. Anglers here fish mainly for Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass and Nile Tilapia.

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Prime 86% The bite right now
Top bet: Channel Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
79%
39°
Thu
85%
38°
Best day
Fri
71%
38°
Sat
68%
40°
Sun
68%
41°

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.)
28°C
Air temp
33°C
Wind
3 m/s
Pressure
1009 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Dusk 19:06–21:06

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:50–02:50 Major period 12:50–14:50 Minor period 20:03–21:33 Minor period 06:07–07:37

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
33°
21:00
30°
22:00
29°
23:00
28°
00:00
27°
01:00
26°
02:00
26°
03:00
25°
04:00
24°
05:00
24°
06:00
24°
07:00
25°

Likely catch now (4 species)

Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
86%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
23%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Nile Tilapia
Oreochromis niloticus
20%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
15%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 28 degrees, peak season.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Nile Tilapia and Bluegill.

Channel 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

Technique Start with a ledger bait for channel catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for channel catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try strong scent, yellow or blood red for channel catfish.
Lure Ledger bait for channel catfish: Stinkbait on the bottom.
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 Yaqui River is a river in the state of Sonora in northwestern Mexico. It was formerly known as the Rio del Norte. Being the largest river system in the state of Sonora, the Yaqui river is used for irrigation, especially in the Valle del Yaqui.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Río Yaqui?

Popular catches here include Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Nile Tilapia and Bluegill.

Do you need a fishing license at Río Yaqui?

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 Yaqui?

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

What is biting at Río Yaqui right now?

Right now Channel Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 86%.