Río Quilquihue

Running through Neuquén, Argentina, Río Quilquihue is the kind of stream 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 Quilquihue 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

-40.0588, -71.0696 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brook troutBrown troutRainbow trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Brook trout

  Fish upstream, casting into pools and runs, allowing your bait or lure to drift naturally with the current for best results.

• 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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Río Quilquihue.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Quilquihue, make sure your licence covers Neuquén, 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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