Río Blanco

As a river in Madre de Dios, Peru, Río Blanco fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Río Blanco pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

-12.6167, -69.1000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Madre de Dios

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Madre de Dios. Conditions at Río Blanco may vary.

Fishing Techniques

• For Vampire fish

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs, as vampire fish have extremely sharp teeth.

• For Redeye piranha

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs from sharp teeth and target areas with structure, like submerged trees or rocky outcrops.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Madre de Dios.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Blanco, make sure your licence covers Madre de Dios, Peru and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

Nearby Spots in Madre de Dios

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