Ortoire River

Running through Mayaro-Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago, Ortoire River 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 Ortoire River 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

10.3363, -60.9910 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Mayaro-Rio Claro

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Mayaro-Rio Claro. Conditions at Ortoire River may vary.

Fishing Techniques

• For Atlantic goliath grouper

  Use extremely heavy tackle and high drag settings; goliath groupers will immediately try to break you off in structure.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Mayaro-Rio Claro.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Ortoire River, make sure your licence covers Mayaro-Rio Claro, Trinidad and Tobago and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

Nearby Spots in Mayaro-Rio Claro

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