Río Salado

Río Salado cuts through Potosí, Bolivia 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 Salado — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-20.0833, -67.2000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Potosí

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Potosí. Conditions at Río Salado may vary.

Barred sorubimGolden doradoTambacuBlack pacu

Fishing Techniques

• For Barred sorubim

  Target areas near submerged logs and deep holes, as Barred sorubim are ambush predators.

• For Golden dorado

  Target areas with fast-moving water near submerged logs or rocky outcroppings, as golden dorado often ambush prey from these locations.

• For Tambacu

  Use a strong line (20-30 lb test) and a sturdy hook, as Tambacu are powerful fish with a strong bite and can make strong runs.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Potosí.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Río Salado should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Potosí 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 Salado.

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