Río Plátano

Río Plátano, in Atlántida, Honduras, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Río Plátano is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

15.7667, -87.4000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

King mackerel

Fishing Techniques

• For King mackerel

  When trolling for king mackerel, use a stinger rig with two treble hooks to increase hookup rates, especially when using live bait.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Río Plátano.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Río Plátano should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Atlántida 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 Plátano.

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