Laguna Negra

Set in Mérida, Venezuela, Laguna Negra is a lake that holds the typical mix of warm-water and cool-water species you'd expect for the area. Anglers fishing Laguna Negra usually focus their effort on transitions: the edges of weed beds, points that stick out into deeper water, and the shaded sides of any inflow. Early morning and the last hour of light tend to be the most productive windows on a body of water this size.

Location

8.7860, -70.8059 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Mérida

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Mérida. Conditions at Laguna Negra may vary.

Fishing Techniques

• For Butterfly peacock bass

  Target structure like docks, submerged trees, and weed lines, varying your retrieve speed until you find what the fish prefer on that particular day.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Mérida.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to Laguna Negra? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. Venezuela regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Laguna Negra — confirm them ahead of time.

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