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Puelo River

In the Los Lagos Region, it is known for Chinook salmon, especially in February and March, with fish of up to 23 kg. Some operators include a guide and transfers, but you normally have to bring your own gear.

More about the place

The river is about 120 km long: it rises in Lago Puelo National Park, in Argentina, crosses the Carretera Austral and flows into the Reloncaví Sound, in Chile.

Anglers catch rainbow and brown trout, sea trout and Chinook salmon. February to March is the Chinook high season; between April and May, migratory trout are caught on the fly. The source mentions local guides and says some trout exceed 5 kg.

Place facts

Sources

• Chile Travel: sport fishing in Chile (20 Sep 2023, modified 6 Jan 2026)
• Diario de Osorno: recreational fishing season in Los Lagos (10 Sep 2026)
• Chile Travel: the best places in Chile for fly fishing (27 Aug 2021, modified 29 Dec 2025)