Río Malleo

Río Malleo, in Neuquén, Argentina, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Río Malleo is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

-39.8339, -70.8741 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brown troutRainbow trout

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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Río Malleo.

Plan Your Trip

Fishing Río Malleo usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Neuquén. Conditions in Argentina can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.

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