Río Mizque

Running through Santa Cruz, Bolivia, Río Mizque is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Río Mizque hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

-18.6387, -64.3088 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Santa Cruz

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Santa Cruz. Conditions at Río Mizque may vary.

Barred sorubimSmall-scaled pacuGolden doradoRedtail catfishFlatwhiskered catfishVampire fish

Fishing Techniques

• For Barred sorubim

  Target areas near submerged logs and deep holes, as Barred sorubim are ambush predators.

• For Small-scaled pacu

  Present your bait or lure near submerged vegetation or fallen trees, as pacu often seek shelter and food in these areas. Use a strong line and hook due to their powerful jaws.

• 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 Santa Cruz.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Mizque, make sure your licence covers Santa Cruz, Bolivia 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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