Arroyo Avestruz Chico

Arroyo Avestruz Chico, in Treinta y Tres, Uruguay, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Arroyo Avestruz Chico 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

-33.1145, -54.6593 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Treinta y Tres

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Treinta y Tres. Conditions at Arroyo Avestruz Chico may vary.

TrahiraSpotted 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 Spotted pimelodus

  Fish near structures such as submerged logs or rocky areas, as Spotted Pimelodus often seek shelter and ambush prey there; use a slow retrieve to keep the bait in the strike zone.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Treinta y Tres.

Plan Your Trip

Fishing Arroyo Avestruz Chico usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Treinta y Tres. Conditions in Uruguay can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.

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