Río del Este

Río del Este cuts through Región de Los Lagos, 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 del Este — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-41.3878, -72.2382 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For Brown trout

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

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Río del Este.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Río del Este should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Región de Los Lagos 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 Río del Este.

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