Can you fish in Dique Motegasta right now, in August?

In August the species of Dique Motegasta are past their best moment. Off season does not mean there is a closed season.

When is the best time to fish in Dique Motegasta?

In Dique Motegasta it is worth going when its main species bite: Argentinian silverside (pejerrey) (APR–SEP).

Which fishing styles are allowed in Dique Motegasta?

In Dique Motegasta you can fish Reservoir.

Where to stay to fish in Dique Motegasta?

Near Dique Motegasta PESQA lists 9 places to stay: Hospedaje El Brandy, Hospedaje Vicky, Cabaña Pakakuna - Masoterapeuta.

Where is Dique Motegasta?

Dique Motegasta is in the province of Catamarca.

Dique Motegasta, Catamarca — fishing, guides and bookings

Hacia el sudeste catamarqueño, en la zona de La Paz y Recreo, el Dique Motegasta es un dique de llanura cálida donde manda el pejerrey. Aguas templadas, horizonte abierto y ese ritmo pausado del este provincial, más de valle seco que de sierra.

Se pesca de costa o embarcado a la deriva, con brazoladas y boya corrediza, leyendo el pique fino y siguiendo a los cardúmenes que se mueven con el sol y el viento. En términos generales, el pejerrey se prende mejor con el agua fresca, del otoño a la primavera, que es cuando anda más activo. Como en buena parte de los diques de Catamarca, la habilitación puede cambiar con el nivel del agua, así que vale la pena chequear cupos y estado antes de armar la salida. Un clásico tranquilo para pasar el día con la caña quieta.

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What can you catch at Dique Motegasta?

At Dique Motegasta (Catamarca) you can catch Argentinian silverside (pejerrey). Allowed styles: Reservoir.

How do you get to Dique Motegasta?

Está en el sudeste provincial, próximo a las localidades de La Paz y Recreo; el acceso combina ruta y caminos de ripio, y conviene confirmar el estado del camino en la zona.

Do I need a permit or license to fish at Dique Motegasta?

Se pesca con el permiso de la provincia de Catamarca. Revisá el reglamento vigente, los cupos y las medidas antes de ir, ya que la habilitación depende de las condiciones del dique.

Is there a closed season or fishing restrictions at Dique Motegasta?

Habilitado para pesca de pejerrey sin cupo por baja del nivel de agua Disposición DPB N°131, Depto. La Paz . Veda reproductiva del pejerrey en diques; pesca nocturna prohibida.

The pejerrey is a medium-sized fish with a delicate mouth, so the tackle leans to the fine and sensitive side. A recommended setup:

Rod: light action (light / ultralight), from 1.80 to 3.00 m depending on the method. For float fishing from shore a longer rod helps to cast and to register the bite; for spinning with micro-lures, a short, sensitive fast-action rod. A soft tip is key to cushioning the fragile mouth.
Reel: small spinning reel (size 1000 to 2500) or a light baitcaster, with a smooth, well-adjusted drag. The smoothness of the drag prevents the mouth from tearing during the fight.
Main line: fine nylon of 0.20 to 0.25 mm, or light braid (4 to 8 lb) for spinning, which gives maximum sensitivity to detect the subtle bite.
Leader: nylon or fluorocarbon finer than the main line, 0.18 to 0.22 mm. Fluorocarbon is less visible underwater and helps in clear water.
Hooks: small and of good quality, matched to the pejerrey's reduced mouth; staggered on the line to gauge depths.
Accessories: fine, sensitive floats or corks, light sinkers to regulate depth, and a soft mesh net if you are going to release fish, to handle them with the least possible harm.

The philosophy of the tackle is simple: the finer and more sensitive it is, the more bites you will detect and the more you will enjoy the fight of this silver fish.

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