Arroyo Maldonado

Arroyo Maldonado cuts through Maldonado, Uruguay 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 Arroyo Maldonado — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-34.9173, -54.8656 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Atlantic croakerBluefishBrazilian flounderWhitemouth croakerArgentinian silversideBlack drum

Fishing Techniques

• For Atlantic croaker

  Fish near the bottom with a Carolina rig or a simple bottom rig, croaker feed primarily on or near the seabed. Use small hooks and light tackle to detect their subtle bites.

• For Bluefish

  Bluefish are aggressive; use wire leaders to prevent bite-offs and retrieve lures at a fast pace to trigger strikes.

• For Brazilian flounder

  Fish near structure, such as docks, pilings, or weed beds, where Brazilian flounder ambush their prey and use a slow, deliberate retrieve.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Arroyo Maldonado.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Arroyo Maldonado should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Maldonado 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 Arroyo Maldonado.

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