Can you fish in Río Frey right now, in August?

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

When is the best time to fish in Río Frey?

In Río Frey it is worth going when its main species bite: Brook trout (NOV–APR); Brown trout (NOV–APR); Rainbow trout (NOV–APR).

Which fishing styles are allowed in Río Frey?

In Río Frey you can fish River.

Are there fishing guides in Río Frey?

Yes: PESQA lists 10 guides working Río Frey, among them Aldea Aliwen, Huevo de Dragón, Tití Aike.

Where to stay to fish in Río Frey?

Near Río Frey PESQA lists 36 places to stay: Casa de Campo Trevelin, Laguna Larga Lodge, Hostería Los Alerces.

Where to buy bait or launch a boat in Río Frey?

Around Río Frey there is one marina or tackle shop: Articulos Varios.

Río Frey is in the province of Chubut.

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What can you catch at Río Frey?

At Río Frey (Chubut) you can catch Brook trout, Brown trout, Rainbow trout. Allowed styles: River.

How do you get to Río Frey?

Corre en el sector sur del Parque Nacional Los Alerces, en la zona de Futalaufquen y Krügger, con acceso por sendas de montaña. Consultá en la intendencia por los tramos y las condiciones.

Do I need a permit or license to fish at Río Frey?

Al estar dentro del Parque Nacional Los Alerces, rige el permiso de la Administración de Parques Nacionales APN , que se saca online o en intendencias y guarderías. Aplican sus reglas y sectores; revisá el reglamento vigente.

Is there a closed season or fishing restrictions at Río Frey?

P.N. Los Alerces. Solo mosca, devolución obligatoria. Prohibido navegar a motor solo a remo ; flote requiere permiso de guardaparques. Alerta didymo; prohibidas suelas de fieltro.

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Brook trout

Closed

Brown trout

Closed

Rainbow trout

Closed

For a species of 0.5 to 2 kg that lives in cold streams and lagoons, the ideal gear is light and sensitive, allowing you to enjoy the fight and present small lures and flies with precision.

Spinning:

Rod: ultralight to light, 1.60 to 2.10 m, fast action and light or ultralight power (for casting lures of 1 to 7 g).
Reel: small front-drag (size 1000 to 2500), with a smooth, progressive drag, well adjusted so as not to break fine lines on the strike.
Line: fine braid of 8 to 12 lb (or monofilament of 4 to 8 lb), which gives sensitivity and distance with light lures.
Leader: fluorocarbon of 4 to 8 lb, barely visible in the crystal-clear waters where the brook trout is wary.

Fly:

Rod: #3 to #5 line, 8 to 9 feet, is the most versatile for mountain streams and lagoons. For small, tight streams, a short #3/#4 rod is comfortable.
Reel: a fly reel to match the line, with a click or smooth drag.
Line: WF (weight forward) floating for dries and nymphs near the surface; sink-tip line or polyleader if you need to get streamers down.
Tippet/leader: 4X to 6X (approximately 3 to 6 lb) depending on fly size and water clarity.

Round it out with barbless hooks if you are going to practice catch-and-release, a hook-removal tool (forceps), a soft-mesh (rubber) net so as not to harm the fish, and waders if you are going to wade into the cold water.

The gear is matched to the setting and the size of trout you are after, but these setups cover most situations in Argentina:

Spinning (general use, trout of 1 to 3 kg):

Rod: 1.80 to 2.10 m, medium to medium-fast action, light to medium-light power (casting lures of roughly 3 to 12 g).
Reel: front-drag, size 1000 to 2500, with a progressive, smooth drag—key to withstanding the runs and jumps without breaking off.
Line: fine braid of 8 to 15 lb for its sensitivity and lack of stretch, or nylon/mono of 6 to 10 lb if you prefer something more forgiving for the hookset.
Leader: a section of fluorocarbon of 0.20 to 0.28 mm; fluoro is less visible underwater, which matters in Patagonia's crystal-clear water.

Fly:

5-6 weight outfit: the most versatile for river rainbows in Patagonia (dries, nymphs, and small streamers). A 9-foot rod.
7-8 weight outfit: recommended for big-trout waters like Strobel/Barrancoso, heavy streamers, and strong wind.
Leader and tippet: a 9-foot tapered leader finished in 3X to 5X tippet depending on the fly size and how selective the fish is.

For trophy specimens (5-10+ kg at the Strobel): step up the power—medium/medium-heavy spinning with 15-20 lb braid and a robust fluoro leader, or a 7/8 fly outfit—because these are fish with strength and runs far superior to the average trout.

In every case: a well-adjusted drag, sharp hooks (barbless if you are going to release), and a rubber net to handle the fish with the least possible harm.

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Season	IDX	NOW
Brook trout. PEAK MAR–APR	5	Closed
Brown trout. PEAK MAR–APR	5	Closed
Rainbow trout. PEAK MAR–APR	5	Closed