Río Melado

Río Melado cuts through Región del Maule, Chile and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Río Melado — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-35.7342, -71.0778 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow trout

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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Río Melado.

Plan Your Trip

Fishing Río Melado usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Región del Maule. Conditions in Chile can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.

Nearby Spots in Región del Maule

See all fishing spots in Región del Maule →

Other Fishing Regions in Chile