Río Simpson

Running through Región Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, Chile, Río Simpson is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Río Simpson hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

-45.6258, -72.1342 · 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 Río Simpson.

Plan Your Trip

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

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