Río Pescado

Río Pescado, in Salta, 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 Pescado 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

-22.9972, -64.3364 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Salta

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Salta. Conditions at Río Pescado may vary.

Golden doradoGrass carpArgentinian silversideTrahira

Fishing Techniques

• For Golden dorado

  Target areas with fast-moving water near submerged logs or rocky outcroppings, as golden dorado often ambush prey from these locations.

• For Grass carp

  Pre-baiting an area with corn or other plant matter for several days can concentrate grass carp and increase your chances of a catch.

• 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 reported in Salta.

Plan Your Trip

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

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