Arroyo del Medio

As a river in Flores, Uruguay, Arroyo del Medio 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 Arroyo del Medio 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

-33.2238, -57.1614 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Flores

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Flores. Conditions at Arroyo del Medio may vary.

Golden doradoTrahira

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 Trahira

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

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Flores.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Arroyo del Medio, make sure your licence covers Flores, Uruguay and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

Nearby Spots in Flores

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