Río Negro

Río Negro cuts through Río Negro, Argentina 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 Negro — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-41.0233, -62.7905 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Common carpOdontesthes argentinensis

Fishing Techniques

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

• For Odontesthes argentinensis

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure depth until you find what the fish are responding to on that particular day.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Río Negro.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Río Negro should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Río Negro 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 Negro.

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