Estero Tongoy

Estero Tongoy, in Región de Coquimbo, Chile, is a stream where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Estero Tongoy 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

-30.2661, -71.4735 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Argentinian silverside

Fishing Techniques

• For Argentinian silverside

  Argentinian silverside often school, so once you find one, you'll likely find more in the same area; adjust your presentation to match the water depth.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Estero Tongoy.

Plan Your Trip

Fishing Estero Tongoy usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Región de Coquimbo. Conditions in Chile can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.

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