Río Deseado

Running through Santa Cruz, Argentina, Río Deseado 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 Deseado 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

-47.7500, -65.9000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Santa Cruz

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

Rainbow troutBrown troutLargemouth bassLake charSea troutStriped bass

Fishing Techniques

• 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 Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Santa Cruz.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Deseado, make sure your licence covers Santa Cruz, Argentina 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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