Río Tembembe

Río Tembembe is a river flowing through Morelos, Mexico. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Río Tembembe, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

18.6216, -99.3261 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Morelos

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

Largemouth bassRedbreast tilapiaNile tilapiaCommon dolphinfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Largemouth bass

  Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.

• For Redbreast tilapia

  Redbreast tilapia are often found near vegetation, so target those areas and use slow retrieves to entice strikes.

• For Nile tilapia

  Tilapia often feed near the surface, so try presenting your bait or lure in the upper water column and use light tackle.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Morelos.

Plan Your Trip

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

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