Río Salado

Running through Buenos Aires, Argentina, Río Salado is the kind of river 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 Salado 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

-35.7449, -57.3662 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Buenos Aires

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Buenos Aires. Conditions at Río Salado may vary.

TrahiraArgentinian silversideCommon carpGolden doradoBogaWhite pimelodus

Fishing Techniques

• For Trahira

  Target structure like weed beds and submerged logs, as traíra are ambush predators. Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

• 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.

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Buenos Aires.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Salado, make sure your licence covers Buenos Aires, 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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