
1spots9guidespeaknov–jan
Buenos Aires has 1 spot with smoothhound (gatuzo) listed on PESQA. Peak season is in nov–jan. Here are the spots and the guides working the area.
In October smoothhound (gatuzo) is out of season in Buenos Aires. The best time is nov–jan. Off season does not mean there is a closed season: that is set by the province.
Peak season for smoothhound (gatuzo) in this area is in nov–jan, though there's activity in other months depending on conditions.
PESQA lists one spot with smoothhound (gatuzo) in Buenos Aires: Claromecó.
Yes. Most provinces require a sport-fishing license, issued by the corresponding provincial agency. Check Buenos Aires's current requirements before your trip.
PESQA lists 9 guides working spots with smoothhound (gatuzo) in Buenos Aires, among them Claromecó Frente al Mar, Excursiones de Pesca Embarcado El Audaz 1, El Chueco.
Magrú, prawn and fish pieces on the bottom.
Strong surfcasting with a tough leader and bait (fillet or whole). Fished with catch and release to conserve the resource.
Surfcasting y embarcado de fondo. Líder resistente: tiene piel y dientes ásperos.
Buenos Aires Atlantic coast and Patagonian gulfs; sandy bottoms.
1–5 kg
Elasmobranquio bajo manejo pesquero: respetá tallas y cupos y considerá la devolución (poblaciones presionadas). Regulations are set by each province and change every year: confirm the current one before heading out.
Besides smoothhound (gatuzo), Buenos Aires has spots with yellow catfish, boga, brótola (red codling), common carp, black drum (corvina negra).
The scientific name of Smoothhound (gatuzo) is Mustelus schmitti.