Río Anchicayá

Río Anchicayá cuts through Valle del Cauca, Colombia 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 Anchicayá — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

3.4429, -76.8297 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Valle del Cauca

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Valle del Cauca. Conditions at Río Anchicayá may vary.

Black pacuNile tilapiaSabaletaRed-bellied pacuGoldfishButterfly peacock bass

Fishing Techniques

• For Black pacu

  Black pacu are primarily herbivorous, so focus on presenting baits and lures that resemble fruits, seeds, or vegetation near structure or in areas with abundant plant life.

• 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.

• For Sabaleta

  Fish upstream, casting towards deeper pools and structure where Sabaleta like to ambush prey, and vary your retrieve speed.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Valle del Cauca.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Río Anchicayá should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Valle del Cauca 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 Anchicayá.

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