Río Cushireni

Río Cushireni, in Cusco, Peru, is a stream where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Río Cushireni is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

-12.6485, -73.0554 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Cusco

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Cusco. Conditions at Río Cushireni 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 Cushireni 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 Cushireni.

Nearby Spots in Cusco

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Other Fishing Regions in Peru