Río de las Chinas

As a river in Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile, Río de las Chinas 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 de las Chinas 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

-51.2420, -72.6607 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena. Conditions at Río de las Chinas may vary.

Brown troutRainbow troutChinook salmonCoho salmonAtlantic salmonLandlocked 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 Chinook salmon

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to, as their preferences can change daily.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río de las Chinas, make sure your licence covers Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile 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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