
A freshwater stingray with black-rimmed orange spots on its back and a venomous barb on the tail.
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Be the first →Sandy and muddy bottoms of the Paraná and Paraguay, near beaches and slow pools.
Cut sábalo and a large worm; bottom bait.
Heavy bottom gear (a dead-weight fight), a thick leader and a strong hook with cut fish. Mind the barb when handling it; release with care.
La raya de río es un pez de fondo grande y potente, con el cuerpo cubierto de ocelos característicos, y exige mucho cuidado en el manejo por su cola con espina.
Pesca de fondo pesada
Muchas veces es una captura incidental mientras se pesca de fondo para bagres u otras especies en el mismo tipo de ambiente.
Tips de guía: los horarios de más calor del día suelen ser buenos para encontrarla activa en el fondo. Cuidado extremo al manipularla: la cola tiene una espina venenosa y muy dolorosa. Nunca la agarres de la cola ni la pises si está en aguas bajas; usá pinza larga o una red para sostenerla, mantené la cola alejada del cuerpo en todo momento, y si te pincha, buscá atención médica de inmediato.
Closed seasons, minimum size and bag limits for river stingray are set by each province and change every year. The current rule is on each spot's page: confirm it before heading out.
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Yes: October falls within the river stingray season. Its best time of year is nov–feb. Before heading out, check the fishing rule for the spot: closed seasons are set by each province.
The best time for river stingray is nov–feb. Check each place's page for the bite calendar and to respect current closed seasons.
Some of the best places to fish river stingray are Goya (Paraná), Río Paraná (Isla del Cerrito), Paso de la Patria, Río Paraguay (Formosa). On PESQA you get the map, access info, seasons and verified guides for each one.
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A freshwater stingray with black-rimmed orange spots on its back and a venomous barb on the tail. Hooking one on the bottom feels like lifting a tyre. Watch your step along the bank.
PESQA lists spots with river stingray in Corrientes, Chaco, Formosa, Entre Ríos, Santa Fe.
Cut sábalo and a large worm; bottom bait.
Heavy bottom gear a dead-weight fight , a thick leader and a strong hook with cut fish. Mind the barb when handling it; release with care.
La raya de río es un pez de fondo grande y potente, con el cuerpo cubierto de ocelos característicos, y exige mucho cuidado en el manejo por su cola con espina. Pesca de fondo pesada 1. Ubicá fondos de arena o barro en pozones profundos y remansos de poca corriente, donde la raya se entierra parcialmente a esperar su p
PESQA lists 8 guides working spots with river stingray, among them Juan Pablo Calderaro, Tatoo Pesca . Morenera, Las Calandrias. Each has a page with services, area and contact details.
Sandy and muddy bottoms of the Paraná and Paraguay, near beaches and slow pools.
Closed seasons, minimum size and bag limits for river stingray are set by each province and change every year. The current rule is on each spot's page: confirm it before heading out.
3–15 kg
A freshwater stingray with black-rimmed orange spots on its back and a venomous barb on the tail. Hooking one on the bottom feels like lifting a tyre. Watch your step along the bank.
River stingray is a freshwater species: rivers, lagoons and reservoirs.
Outside nov–feb the bite for river stingray slows down. The weakest months are may–sep.
The scientific name of River stingray is Potamotrygon motoro.