Río Chico

As a river in Chubut, Argentina, Río Chico 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 Río Chico 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

-45.6041, -68.5588 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Chubut

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Chubut. Conditions at Río Chico may vary.

Brown troutRainbow troutLake charBlack drumLake troutLandlocked atlantic salmon

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.

• For Lake char

  Target lake trout in deep, cold water during the summer months, focusing on areas with structure or drop-offs; use a fish finder to locate schools of fish and baitfish.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Chubut.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Chico, make sure your licence covers Chubut, 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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