The Atlantic Salmon is one of the most popular sport fish found in Patagonian waters. Due to its beauty, fighting spirit and its jumping ability it has become one of the most sought after fish species. As a matter of fact, salmon actually means jumper in Spanish.
First let me describe a little of the history of fishing in Patagonia. There are two popular types of salmon; the migrating salmon and the landlocked salmon. The landlocked salmon was first introduced in Patagonia towards the beginning of the last century along with other species but its ability to survive has been limited primarily to the Limay and Futaleufu rivers as well as the Traful and Cholila Lakes. Other areas it can be found with less frequency are the Pichileufu, Manso, Traful, Caleufu and Alumine rivers as well as Lake Mascardi.
Salmon primarily feed on other fish but do also eat other crustaceans and insects. The salmon spawning season takes place earlier in Patagonia when compared to most other places in the world. Patagonia's cold clear waters in May that are filled with oxygen guarantee successful laying of eggs. Five months later, depending on the water temperature, the young salmon start their swimming cycle and begin to go their own way in search of food. From a very early age, they establish small territories to call their own. When they become adults, they look for their ideal habitat in cold clear waters that are very highly oxygenated.
Here are some of the basics you'll need to know when fishing in Patagonia:
• You'll primarily find salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout.
• The season runs from the 1st of November through the end of April
• You cannot use live bait when fishing in Patagonia and no night fishing is allowed.
• You'll need a fishing permit that runs about $20 USD a day
• If you are planning on using a certified fishing guide, you should expect to pay around $200-$300 USD per day for up to 2 people. That includes fishing equipment, boats or rafts and the transfer to and from your hotel.
First let me describe a little of the history of fishing in Patagonia. There are two popular types of salmon; the migrating salmon and the landlocked salmon. The landlocked salmon was first introduced in Patagonia towards the beginning of the last century along with other species but its ability to survive has been limited primarily to the Limay and Futaleufu rivers as well as the Traful and Cholila Lakes. Other areas it can be found with less frequency are the Pichileufu, Manso, Traful, Caleufu and Alumine rivers as well as Lake Mascardi.
Salmon primarily feed on other fish but do also eat other crustaceans and insects. The salmon spawning season takes place earlier in Patagonia when compared to most other places in the world. Patagonia's cold clear waters in May that are filled with oxygen guarantee successful laying of eggs. Five months later, depending on the water temperature, the young salmon start their swimming cycle and begin to go their own way in search of food. From a very early age, they establish small territories to call their own. When they become adults, they look for their ideal habitat in cold clear waters that are very highly oxygenated.
Here are some of the basics you'll need to know when fishing in Patagonia:
• You'll primarily find salmon, rainbow trout, brown trout and brook trout.
• The season runs from the 1st of November through the end of April
• You cannot use live bait when fishing in Patagonia and no night fishing is allowed.
• You'll need a fishing permit that runs about $20 USD a day
• If you are planning on using a certified fishing guide, you should expect to pay around $200-$300 USD per day for up to 2 people. That includes fishing equipment, boats or rafts and the transfer to and from your hotel.
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