Iloilo River

Iloilo River, in Palawan, Philippines, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Iloilo River 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

10.7000, 121.0670 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Palawan

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Palawan. Conditions at Iloilo River may vary.

Brownstripe red snapperGolden threadfin breamGiant trevallyRedbreasted wrasseAustralasian snapperWhite trevally

Fishing Techniques

• For Brownstripe red snapper

  Target areas with structure like reefs and wrecks; Brownstripe red snapper are often found schooling around these locations, especially during dawn and dusk.

• For Golden threadfin bream

  Golden threadfin bream are often found near the seabed, so use a paternoster rig or bottom fishing techniques to present your bait effectively.

• For Giant trevally

  When fishing for GTs, always use heavy tackle and strong leaders to withstand their powerful runs and sharp teeth; they will test your gear.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Palawan.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Iloilo River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Palawan before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Iloilo River.

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