Río Encuentro

Running through Chubut, Argentina, Río Encuentro 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 Encuentro 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

-43.5777, -71.7194 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Chubut

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Chubut. Conditions at Río Encuentro may vary.

Brown troutRainbow troutLake charBlack drumLake troutLandlocked atlantic salmon

Fishing Techniques

• For Brown trout

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

• 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 Lake char

  Target lake trout in deep, cold water during the summer months, focusing on areas with structure or drop-offs; use a fish finder to locate schools of fish and baitfish.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Chubut.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Encuentro, make sure your licence covers Chubut, 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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