Río Cononaco

Río Cononaco cuts through Orellana, Ecuador 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 Cononaco — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-1.5491, -75.5831 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Orellana

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Orellana. Conditions at Río Cononaco may vary.

Largemouth bass

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Orellana.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Río Cononaco should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Orellana 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 Cononaco.

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