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Yanacocha

Lake fishing  Peru · 07:11 - 18:32

Yanacocha is a lake in Peru. Anglers here fish mainly for Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish and Tambaqui.

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Good 45% The bite right now
Top bet: Redtail Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
73%
12°
Thu
81%
10°
Best day
Fri
75%
11°
Sat
77%
12°
Sun
74%
13°

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.)
26°C
Air temp
2°C
Wind
1 m/s
Pressure
1020 hPa ↑ rising
Clouds
1.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:26–08:26 Dusk 17:17–19:17 Night 19:17–06:26

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 00:19–02:19 Major period 12:19–14:19 Minor period 18:03–19:33 Minor period 07:05–08:35

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

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Likely catch now (7 species)

Redtail Catfish
Phractocephalus hemioliopterus
45%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Wolf Fish
Hoplias malabaricus
39%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Tambaqui
Colossoma macropomum
25%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Arapaima
Arapaima gigas
19%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Peacock Bass
Cichla monoculus
17%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 26 degrees.
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Amantani Carachi
Orestias agassizii
3%
Slow during the night.
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About the fishing here

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

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

Yanacocha is a gold mine in the Cajamarca region of the Northern Highlands of Peru. Considered to be the fourth largest gold mine in the world, it produced 0.97 million ounces of gold in 2014. The 251-square kilometer open pit mine is situated about 30 kilometers north of Cajamarca, in high pampa, straddling the watershed. Formerly a joint venture between Newmont Goldcorp, Compañia de Minas Buenaventura and the International Finance Corporation, as of 2022, it is 100% owned and operated by Newmont.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Yanacocha?

Popular catches here include Redtail Catfish, Wolf Fish, Tambaqui, Arapaima, Peacock Bass, Amantani Carachi and Black Carachi.

Do you need a fishing license at Yanacocha?

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 Yanacocha?

Redtail Catfish fishing is usually best around Jan-Dec. The best windows are usually dawn, dusk and night.

What is biting at Yanacocha right now?

Right now Redtail Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 42%.