Río Calingasta

As a river in San Juan, Argentina, Río Calingasta 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 Calingasta 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

-31.3386, -69.4172 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in San Juan

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across San Juan. Conditions at Río Calingasta may vary.

Rainbow troutArgentinian silversideGolden dorado

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 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 Golden dorado

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

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in San Juan.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Calingasta, make sure your licence covers San Juan, 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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