Río Pucará

Flowing through Loreto, Peru, Río Pucará is a river that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Río Pucará hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Río Pucará can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.

Location

-2.4333, -74.0000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Loreto

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Loreto. Conditions at Río Pucará may vary.

Red-bellied piranhaDusky narrow hatchetfishButterfly peacock bassRainbow troutSpeckled peacock bassRedeye piranha

Fishing Techniques

• For Red-bellied piranha

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs from sharp teeth. Fishing close to structures can increase your chance of catching them.

• For Dusky narrow hatchetfish

  Use a light wire hook for live bait to avoid injuring the fish, and retrieve lures quickly near the surface since they tend to feed up.

• 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 Loreto.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Pucará, make sure your licence covers Loreto, 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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