Río Ñirihuau

Running through Río Negro, Argentina, Río Ñirihuau 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 Ñirihuau 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

-41.0883, -71.1858 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Río Negro

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Río Negro. Conditions at Río Ñirihuau may vary.

Rainbow troutBrown troutCommon carpArgentinian silversideCreole perchLake trout

Fishing Techniques

• 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.

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Río Negro.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Ñirihuau, make sure your licence covers Río Negro, Argentina and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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