Río Grande

Río Grande cuts through Tierra del Fuego, Argentina and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Río Grande — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-53.8000, -67.6833 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Chinook salmonArgentinian silversideBrown troutRainbow trout

Fishing Techniques

• 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 Argentinian silverside

  Argentinian silverside often school, so once you find one, you'll likely find more in the same area; adjust your presentation to match the water depth.

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Río Grande.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Río Grande should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Tierra del Fuego 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 Grande.

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