Lago Puyehue

Tucked into Región de Los Lagos, Chile, Lago Puyehue is a lake that fishes differently season to season. Spring brings fish into the shallows to spawn or feed on early baitfish; midsummer pushes them to cooler, deeper water; autumn turns them aggressive again as they pack on weight before winter. Anglers planning a trip to Lago Puyehue should check water temperature and recent weather — a sudden cold front can shut a lake like this down for a day.

Location

-40.6741, -72.4664 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Landlocked atlantic salmonChinook salmonRainbow trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Landlocked atlantic salmon

  Vary your retrieval speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to on that particular day, as these salmon can be finicky.

• For Chinook salmon

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to, as their preferences can change daily.

• 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 at Lago Puyehue.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to Lago Puyehue? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. Chile regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Lago Puyehue — confirm them ahead of time.

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