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Rio Futaleufu

River fishing  Los Lagos, Patagonia · 08:20 - 17:18

Rio Futaleufu is a river in Los Lagos, Patagonia. Flowing water with species ranked by weather, temperature and season, see below.

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Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
18°C
Air temp
4°C
Wind
4 m/s
Pressure
1006 hPa → stable
Clouds
99.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:35–09:35 Day 09:35–16:03 Dusk 16:03–18:03

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

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Likely catch now (4 species)

Sea Trout
Sea Trout
Salmo trutta trutta
35%
Overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
27%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Robalo
Robalo
Eleginops maclovinus
20%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Chinook Salmon
Chinook Salmon
Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
18%
Water near its preferred 18 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

Rio Futaleufu is a river in Los Lagos, Patagonia.

Popular catches here include Sea Trout, Rainbow Trout, Robalo and Chinook Salmon.

Sea Trout fishing is usually best around Mar-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A national or regional fishing permit is generally required here. Check the local rules. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for sea trout, the most likely catch right now.
Colour Stained water: try red and black or firetiger for sea trout.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Spoon for sea trout: Coastal spoons.

Fishing permit

You need a fishing permit (fiskekort) to fish here. Buy it online:

Fishing licence (overview)

About this water

Rio Futaleufu

The Futaleufú River, located in northern Patagonia, is one of two rivers that cross the 5,308 kilometres (3,298 mi) Argentina–Chile border. Its headwaters can be found in the glacial snow melt of the UNESCO protected Los Alerces National Park in Argentina. The river gorge drops as low as 1,700 metres (5,600 ft) below the surrounding glaciated peaks. The name Futaleufú is an indigenous Mapuche word meaning "Big River". Locals refer to the valley as "un paisaje pintado por Dios" — a landscape painted by God.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Rio Futaleufu?

Popular catches here include Sea Trout, Rainbow Trout, Robalo and Chinook Salmon.

Do you need a fishing license at Rio Futaleufu?

Usually yes. Most countries require a national or regional fishing permit. Check the local rules via the link on this page.

When is the best time to fish Rio Futaleufu?

Sea Trout fishing is usually best around Mar-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Rio Futaleufu right now?

Right now Sea Trout is the most likely catch, at about 35%.