Carchi

As a stream in Nariño, Colombia, Carchi fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Carchi pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

0.8167, -77.6500 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Nariño

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Nariño. Conditions at Carchi may vary.

Rainbow troutCommon dolphinfishLargemouth bass

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 Common dolphinfish

  When you hook one dolphinfish, leave it in the water near the boat as this will often keep the school around for you to catch more.

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Nariño.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Carchi, make sure your licence covers Nariño, Colombia 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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