Iloilo River

Iloilo River, in Western Visayas, 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

10.6994, 122.5405 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Indo-Pacific tarponBigeye trevallyJarbua terapon

Fishing Techniques

• For Indo-Pacific tarpon

  Target areas with structure like mangroves, docks, or bridge pilings, and fish during dawn or dusk when tarpon are most active.

• For Bigeye trevally

  Target areas with current or structure, and vary your retrieve speed until you find what the fish are responding to.

• For Jarbua terapon

  Jarbua terapon often congregate around structure, so target rocks, piers, and mangroves for best results.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Iloilo River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Iloilo River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Western Visayas 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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