Best Times & Seasons to Fish in Argentina & Patagonia

Argentina offers some of the best fishing in South America. Understanding the best seasons and times to fish can greatly impact your success.

The best time to fish in Argentina for golden dorado is between September-April. December-April is the best time to fish in Argentina’s Patagonia region for sea-run brown trout and rainbow trout.

Month	Argentina Fishing Location
January	Alumine River, Patagonia – Rainbow and brown trout.
February	Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego – Prime location for sea run brown trout.
March	Known for Pacific salmon runs.
April	Limay River, Patagonia – Large brown trout are commonly caught.
May	Parana River – Good time for golden dorado and surubi catfish.
June	Buenos Aires Province Lakes – Good time for pejerrey fishing.
July	Rio Gallegos – Great for sea run brown trout during winter months.
August	Rio Puelo – Pacific salmon fishing can be good.
September	Ibera Wetlands – Good fishing for golden dorado and pacu.
October	Entre Rios – Good time for golden dorado and surubi catfish.
November	Corrientes – Good time for golden dorado fishing.
December	Chimehuin River, Patagonia – Very good rainbow and brown trout fishing.

In this article, we will discuss the best times and seasons to fish in Argentina. We will also talk about where some of the best fishing in the state is on a month-by-month basis.

Best Times: Creeks/Rivers to Fly Fish in Argentina

Alumine River, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Limay River, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego – December to March – Sea Run Brown Trout

Rio Gallegos – December to April – Sea Run Brown Trout

Rio Irigoyen, Tierra del Fuego – December to March – Atlantic Salmon

Chimehuin River, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Corcovado River, Patagonia – December to April – Brown Trout

Parana River – September to April – Golden Dorado, Pira Pita, Surubi Catfish

Santa Cruz River – March to May – Pacific Salmon

Traful River, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Futaleufu River, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Malleo River, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Quillen River, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Rio Pico, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout

Rio Rivadavia, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Manso River, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Rio Azul, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Collon Cura River, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Rio Filo Hua Hum, Patagonia – December to April – Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout

Recommended Fishing Guides in Argentina

These Argentina-based charters are some of the best at putting you on great fishing action. The captains are knowledgeable and professional and are sure to put you on fish. By clicking the links below, you will be taken to the charter’s respective profile on Fishing Booker where you can read reviews, learn more about the charter, view photos, and book online at the best rate.

Recommended Fishing Charters	Location
Fishing Trips in Buenos Aires	Caba, Argentina
Buenos Aires Delta Aventura	Buenos Aires, Argentina

Species Seasonal Breakdown

Golden Dorado

The best times to fish for golden dorado in Argentina are September through April. Early mornings and late afternoons until dusk are the best times of day to fish. Focus on the Parana and Uruguay rivers and Ibera Wetlands for the best golden dorado fishing.

Brown Trout

The best times to fish for brown trout in Argentina are December through April. Early mornings and late afternoons until dusk are the best times of day to fish. Focus on the Limay River, Alumine River, Chimehuin River, Corcovado River, and Rio Grande (Tierra del Fuego).

Rainbow Trout

For rainbow trout, fishing is best from December to April. Early mornings and late afternoons offer the best light and temperature conditions for the trout bite. The best spots for rainbows in the country include the Limay, Manso, Traful, Malleo, Chimehuin, and Alumine rivers.

Sea-Run Brown Trout

The best times to fish for sea-run brown trout in Argentina are December through April. Early mornings and late afternoons until dusk are the best times of day to fish. Focus on Rio Grande, Irigoyen River, Santa Cruz River, Rio Gallegos, Rio Menendez.

Brook Trout

The best times to fish for sea-run brown trout in Argentina are December through April. Early mornings and late afternoons until dusk are the best times of day to fish. Focus on the Chubut River, Pico River, Corcovado River, Rivadavia Lake, Menendez Lake, Futaleufu River.

Pacific Salmon

The best times to fish for Pacific salmon in Argentina are March through May. Early mornings and late afternoons until dusk are the best times of day to fish. Santa Cruz River, Rio Puelo, Lago Puelo, Rio Futaleufu, Lago Yelcho will be the best locations.

Atlantic Salmon

The best times to fish for Atlantic salmon in Argentina are December through March. Early mornings and late afternoons until dusk are the best times of day to fish. Rio Grande, Rio Menendez, Rio Irigoyen, Rio Ewan, Rio San Pablo will be the best locations.

Surubi Catfish

The best times to fish for surubi in Argentina are October through May. Early mornings and late afternoons until dusk are the best times of day to fish. Parana River, Corrientes, Entre Rios, Santa Fe, Chaco, Formosa will be the best locations.

Tararira

The best times to fish for tararira in Argentina are November through April. Early mornings and late afternoons until dusk are the best times of day to fish. Parana Delta, Ibera Wetlands, Santa Fe, Buenos Aires Province, Corrientes will be the best locations.

Pejerrey

The best times to fish for pejerrey in Argentina are May through September. Early mornings and late afternoons until dusk are the best times of day to fish. Buenos Aires Province (Chascomus, Salada Grande, Chis Chis, Adela), Cordoba (Mar Chiquita), Santa Fe (Laguna Los Padres) will be the best locations.

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Best Fishing in Argentina on Seasonal Basis

Winter (June-August)

Corrientes (June-August): Golden dorado and surubi fishing can be very good.
Rio Gallegos (June-August): Good sea-run brown trout fishing.
Rio Irigoyen (June-August): Atlantic salmon and sea-run brown trout fishing can be good.
Lago Puelo (June-August): Pacific salmon fishing can be very good.
Parana River (June-August): Golden dorado and surubi fishing can be very good.
Buenos Aires Province Lakes (June-August): Pejerrey fishing can be good.
Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego (June-August): Atlantic salmon and sea-run brown trout fishing can be good.
Santa Cruz River (June-August): Pacific salmon fishing can be very good.
Entre Rios (June-August): Golden dorado and surubi fishing can be very good.
Rio Puelo (June-August): Pacific salmon fishing can be very good.

Spring (September-November)

Rio Gallegos (December): Great sea-run brown trout fishing.
Corrientes (September-November): Golden dorado and surubi fishing can be very good.
Ibera Wetlands (September-November): Golden dorado and pacu fishing can be very good.
Chubut River (September-November): Good brown and rainbow trout fishing.
Entre Rios (September-November): Golden dorado and surubi fishing can be very good.
Alumine River (September-November): Good brown and rainbow trout fishing.
Parana River (September-November): Potentially great fishing for pira pita, surubi, and golden dorado.
Santa Fe (September-November): Golden dorado and taraira fishing can be very good.
Buenos Aires Province Lakes (September-November): Pejerrey fishing can be good.
Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego (December): Atlantic salmon and sea-run brown trout fishing can be dynamite.

Summer (December-February)

Alumine River (December-February): Good brown and rainbow trout fishing.
Traful River, Patagonia (December-February): Good brown and rainbow trout fishing.
Ibera Wetlands (December-February): Potentially great fishing for pacu and golden dorado.
Limay River, Patagonia (December-February): Good brown and rainbow trout fishing.
Parana River (December-February): Potentially great fishing for pacu, surubi, and golden dorado.
Chimehuin River, Patagonia (December-February): Good brown and rainbow trout fishing.
Manso River, Patagonia (December-February): Good brown and rainbow trout fishing.
Rio Gallegos (December-April): Great sea-run brown trout fishing.
Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego (December-March): Good fishing for sea-run brown trout and Atlantic salmon.
Corrientes (December-February): Golden dorado and surubi fishing can be very good.

Fall (March-May)

Parana River (March-May): Fish for pira pita, surubi catfish, and golden dorado
Santa Cruz River (March-May): Target pacific salmon
Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego (March-May): Fish for huge sea run brown trout.
Ibera Wetlands (March-May): This is an excellent time for golden dorado and pacu.
Rio Puelo (March-May): Pacific salmon runs can be outstanding.
Corrientes (March-May): Golden dorado and surubi fishing can be excellent.
Rio Gallegos (March-April): Great time for sea-run brown trout.
Chubut River (March-May): Great time for big rainbows and brown trout.
Buenos Aires Province Lakes (March-May): Pejerrey fishing is great in the fall.
Rio Irigoyen (March): Atlantic Salmon fishing can be dynamite.