Río Camisea

Río Camisea is a river flowing through Cusco, Peru. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Río Camisea, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

-11.7130, -72.9449 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Cusco

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Cusco. Conditions at Río Camisea may vary.

Rainbow trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Cusco.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Río Camisea should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Cusco before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Río Camisea.

Nearby Spots in Cusco

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Other Fishing Regions in Peru