Some of the best trout waters in Argentina can be found in the Lake District near Bariloche. In fact, the Moreno is the only lake in the area that allows catch and release angling all year round, and it is only about fifteen miles from the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, where one will fly in by jet from either Buenos Aires, or Santiago, Chile. On the Moreno, one can fish with dry flies up and along the grassy edges, but one will need to hire the services of an Argentina fishing guide, or at least have a boat, in order to access and fish productively in these pristine waters.
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Some of the best trout waters in Argentina can be found in the Lake District near Bariloche. In fact, the Moreno is the only lake in the area that allows catch and release angling all year round, and it is only about fifteen miles from the city of San Carlos de Bariloche, where one will fly in by jet from either Buenos Aires, or Santiago, Chile. On the Moreno, one can fish with dry flies up and along the grassy edges, but one will need to hire the services of an Argentina fishing guide, or at least have a boat, in order to access and fish productively in these pristine waters.
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The next hotspots on the Lake District tour are the Hess and Fonk. These beautiful and productive trout waters are located only an hour away from Bariloche by ground, but are not easily accessible without a solid 4x4 vehicle and a knowledgeable guide. This is a good thing though…these waters do not receive the same amount of fishing pressure that many of the other waters located within 100 miles of Bariloche do, so the deck is stacked far in your favor to catch some big rainbows and browns that grow as large as 8 pounds!
Dorado Fishing in Argentina
We would be remiss if we did not mention that one of the most exciting sport fish to catch in Argentina is not even located anywhere close to the Patagonia region. The Golden Dorado is a fierce-fighting fish that is a member of the Salmonoid family, but can be traced back to the piranha as well. They have razor sharp teeth and once hooked, they fight like hell and jump like tarpon—providing the angler with yet another incredible fishing experience that can only be had in South America.
The dorado can be caught on the fly, or spinning tackle can be used. They are native to South America, and in Argentina, the best dorado fishing can be found in the province of Corrientes, which is located about five hours north of Buenos Aires by ground, or an hour by air. Fly anglers who are considering a trip for dorado need to plan to bring a minimum of an eight weight and/or a ten weight fly rod with a large reel containing at least 250 feet of backing in order to handle the reel-sizzling runs that these fish make—often right fro the side of the boat after a long fight.
