To start with, streamers and sinking lines are the most suitable way to fish from November to mid December. The only way to enjoy this river is by wading and we’ll fish the Lodge Estancia Arroyo Verde, the most highly productive stretch of the river, several miles in length. In spite of its difficulties, Traful River can be generous with persistent anglers, as trophies can come in the shape of 20+ inch trout and 26-27 inch salmon. Brown and rainbow trout and Landlocked salmon are the predominant species. The environment is what we call a transition between the cold forest and the patagonian steppe.īecause of its middle size, high waters and the number of willow trees on its shore, this river is a difficult one to visit at the beginning of the season. Located on the Northeast side of Nahuel Huapi National Park, 60 miles from Bariloche City, the Traful River is 16 miles long from where its heads in the homonymous lake to the confluence with Limay River. Bear in mind that you should be an advanced angler (long casts with heavy sinking lines are required) to fully enjoy this experience because fishing here is a challenge.įishing season: November 1 - May 31 BOOK YOUR TRIP If you are looking forward to fishing the trout of a lifetime then this is your choice. Many, many casts, but when you hook up, it WILL be a dandy!!! It is big streamer fishing time! Be patient, as the browns are like steelhead.

The last two months of the season (April - May) is when big migratory brown trout migrate from Nahuel Huapi Lake to the river, preparing to spawn. We are able to wade in many spots and we nymph numerous runs and riffles. Toward the end of summer (February - March), the water levels drop and the fishing becomes more technical. When the summer starts and the strong heat appears (December - January), hatches start to happen, especially caddis and mayflies, so it is the perfect time for dries and emergers. This is the reason why streamer fishing is the best choice at this time. Plentiful rainbow and brown trout, from 6 to 28 inches (and larger), live in the river.Īt the beginning of the season (November - December), the water level is high and we find a great number of rainbows spawning, migrating from the river to the lake.

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