Río Piura

Running through Piura, Peru, Río Piura is the kind of stream 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 Piura 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

-5.4858, -80.6515 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Piura

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Piura. Conditions at Río Piura may vary.

Fishing Techniques

• For Peruvian rock seabass

  Target rocky structures and kelp beds, where Peruvian rock seabass often congregate, and vary retrieve speeds until you find what triggers strikes.

• For Pink cusk-eel

  Pink cusk-eel are bottom feeders, so focus fishing efforts on the sea floor around structures like reefs or wrecks, and use a fish finder.

• For Dusky narrow hatchetfish

  Use a light wire hook for live bait to avoid injuring the fish, and retrieve lures quickly near the surface since they tend to feed up.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Piura.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Piura, make sure your licence covers Piura, Peru and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

Nearby Spots in Piura

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