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Salta has 3 spots with argentinian silverside (pejerrey) listed on PESQA. Peak season is in jun–aug. Here are the spots and the guides working the area.
In October argentinian silverside (pejerrey) is out of season in Salta. The best time is jun–aug. Off season does not mean there is a closed season: that is set by the province.
Peak season for argentinian silverside (pejerrey) in this area is in jun–aug, though there's activity in other months depending on conditions.
PESQA lists 3 spots with argentinian silverside (pejerrey) in Salta, among them Dique Cabra Corral, Embalse Campo Alegre, Embalse El Tunal.
Yes. Most provinces require a sport-fishing license, issued by the corresponding provincial agency. Check Salta's current requirements before your trip.
PESQA lists 5 guides working spots with argentinian silverside (pejerrey) in Salta, among them Punta de Mahr, Juramento Fly Fishing, La Petrona.
The pejerrey is classically fished with natural bait, and in Argentina there are well-proven options: Live or whole mojarra (baitfish): the reigning bait…
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…
The pejerrey is fished with fine tackle and a lot of sensitivity, because it is a soft-biting fish that "tests" the bait. These are the most common…
The Pejerrey inhabits temperate and cold fresh waters, with a special preference for the Pampas lagoons of Buenos Aires province, the true heart of its…
200 g – 1,5 kg; los "pejerreyones" superan los 2 kg
Pejerrey fishing in Argentina is regulated, and those rules exist for a good reason: to protect the species during its reproduction and ensure there will… Regulations are set by each province and change every year: confirm the current one before heading out.
Besides argentinian silverside (pejerrey), Salta has spots with yellow catfish, boga, golden dorado, trahira (tararira), rainbow trout.
The scientific name of Argentinian silverside (pejerrey) is Odontesthes bonariensis.