Río Malargüe

As a river in Mendoza, Argentina, Río Malargüe fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Río Malargüe pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

-35.5557, -69.2318 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Brown troutRainbow trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Brown trout

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

• 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 Malargüe.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Río Malargüe, make sure your licence covers Mendoza, 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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