1. Colombia

Fishing in Colombia

Fishing in Colombia includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Nearshore fishing targets a mix of coastal and reef species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish such as tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Types of species in Colombia

Bass
Bass
Trout
Trout
Peacock bass
Peacock bass
Carp
Carp
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Top fishing spots in Colombia

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Río Pereira

Antioquia, Colombia

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Embalse del Peñol

Antioquia, Colombia

5.0
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Embalse de Las Playas

Antioquia, Colombia

5.0
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Caño Liqui

Vichada, Colombia

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Cartagena

Bolivar, Colombia

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Río Bita

Vichada, Colombia

5.0
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Río Moro

Caldas, Colombia

5.0
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Embalse La Fe

Antioquia, Colombia

1.0
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Boca Grande

Bolivar, Colombia

4.0
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Bahía Solano

Choco, Colombia

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Common carp

Río Pereira

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Common carp

Río Pereira

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Common carp

Río Pereira

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Río Pereira

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Speckled peacock bass

Caño Liqui

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Gill's molly

Quebrada La Sucia

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Rock hind

Bahía Solano

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Largemouth bass

Embalse del Peñol

15 in · 2 lb

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Common carp

Embalse del Peñol

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Common snook

Boca Grande

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FAQ about fishing in Colombia

Some of the most popular species anglers target in Colombia include Bass, Trout, and Peacock bass. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Colombia.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Colombia include Río Pereira, Embalse del Peñol, and Embalse de Las Playas. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Colombia, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular species in Colombia
Largemouth bassRainbow troutSpeckled peacock bassCommon carpButterfly peacock bassBlack pacuNile tilapiaCommon snookRedbreast tilapiaKoi carpStriped mojarraCrevalle jackYellowfin tunaDoradaGreat barracudaMangrove snapperTarponVampire fishCommon dolphinfishSabaletaBlackfin tunaMirror carpBluegillIndo-Pacific sailfishSmall-scaled pacuExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Colombia
Río PereiraEmbalse del PeñolEmbalse de Las PlayasCaño LiquiCartagenaRío BitaRío MoroEmbalse La FeBoca GrandeBahía SolanoEmbalse MirafloresQuebrada PotosiQuebrada La SuciaRío PantanilloBajo Luis GuerraLago del CabreroCaño BocónLago verdeQuebrada La MoscaCaño MataveníPopular Waters