Río Pitumarca

Running through Cusco, Peru, Río Pitumarca is the kind of stream that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Río Pitumarca hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

-14.0251, -71.4590 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Cusco

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

Before fishing Río Pitumarca, make sure your licence covers Cusco, 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.

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