1. Chile

Fishing in Chile

Fishing in Chile includes saltwater fishing along the coastline as well as freshwater opportunities in rivers and lakes. Nearshore fishing targets a mix of coastal and reef species, while offshore trips often focus on pelagic fish such as tuna and mackerel depending on season and location.

Types of species in Chile

Trout
Trout
Salmon
Salmon
Carp
Carp
Croaker
Croaker
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Top fishing spots in Chile

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Lago Peñuelas

Valparaíso, Chile

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Río Puelo

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Lago Rapel

O'Higgins, Chile

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Río Petrohué

Los Lagos, Chile

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Bahía de Iquique

Tarapacá Region, Chile

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Lago Llanquihue

Los Lagos, Chile

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Río Natales

Magallanes, Chile

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Caleta Membrillo

Valparaíso, Chile

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El Panul

Valparaíso, Chile

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Río Toltén

Araucanía, Chile

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Odontesthes argentinensis

Lago Rapel

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Common carp

Lago Rapel

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Bahía de Valparaíso

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Pacific sandperch

Bahía de Valparaíso

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Grey grunt

Bahía de Valparaíso

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Caleta Vieja

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Southern yellowtail amberjack

Caleta Vieja

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FAQ about fishing in Chile

Some of the most popular species anglers target in Chile include Trout, Salmon, and Carp. The best species often depend on season, water type, and location within the country.

For more detailed, real-time insights, the shows which species are being caught near you and what baits are working best across Chile.
Some of the most popular fishing spots in Chile include Lago Peñuelas, Río Puelo, and Lago Rapel. Anglers across the country fish a wide range of waters, with opportunities varying by region and season.

With the , you can explore local hotspots anywhere in Chile, see recent catches, and find out what's working near you.
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Popular species in Chile
Rainbow troutBrown troutChinook salmonArgentinian silversideCommon carpCoho salmonAtlantic croakerSouthern flounderSnoekSummer flounderLandlocked atlantic salmonPacific sandperchChilean jack mackerelLargemouth bassSteelheadAtlantic salmonPeruvian rock seabassBlack southern codEastern Pacific bonitoCommon snookCorvina drumLake troutVieja negraPacific chub mackerelBluefishExplore species
Popular fishing waters in Chile
Lago PeñuelasRío PueloLago RapelRío PetrohuéBahía de IquiqueLago LlanquihueRío NatalesCaleta MembrilloEl PanulRío TolténRío MaullínBahía de ValparaísoCaleta ViejaLaguna San PedroRada de AntofagastaCaleta HiguerillaRío PescadoLago CalafquenLaguna PichilagunaRío AllipénPopular Waters