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The sport fishing season begins in November and ends on May 31st in those sites where the season is extended (Correntoso, Chimehuín, Aluminé, Collón Curá and Mid Limay). In the rest of the rivers and creeks, it ends on May 1st every year and, in the lakes located within the jurisdiction of Neuquén (all the dams plus the Aluminé, the Moquehue and the Lolog), fishing is permitted all year round.
Our lodge is located in the town historical shell, only one block from the Lake Lácar waterfront and the 7-Lake Road.
Our privileged location in the urban grid gives us the possibility of enjoying fishing and a tour around town at night. Guests who accompany the anglers and the hunters can walk about the commercial area, lying only 6 blocks away.
The species subject to this activity are generally salmonidae, including the varieties mentioned below:
PERCH: In the Province of Neuquén, there are three species of Perch: Perca Boca Chica, Perca Bocona, and Perquina Espinuda. Neither of them has any adipose dorsal fins, but they do feature a single dorsal fin with the first radios transformed into strong sharp fish-bones.
In some cases, this species may surpass the 4 kg. A 5-kilo specimen was caught in the Collón Curá River. This species is not very much coveted by anglers
PATAGONIAN PEJERREY: This species dwells the territories ranging from Mendoza to Santa Cruz and it may weigh over one kilo. It is quite unusual but not considered and endangered species.
RAINBOW TROUT (Salmo gairdneri or Oncorhynchus mykiss): It stands out from other members of the family due to a longitudinal striking red stripe along both sides of its body, including its head.
This color is typical of the species, but it may vary from one trout to another, and even disappear in some of them. Those are called "plateadas", which means of a silver color.
It is possible to find it in almost every river and lake in the area and it has been brought from the United States west coast.
BROOK TROUT (Salvelinus fontinalis):It is a very common trout, especially in lakes, but its distribution is restricted with respect to the other types of trout as it prefers colder waters rich in oxygen.
They are easily identified due to the white border and a black stripe featured by its fins. It has red spots on its loins surrounded by a pale blue aureola and scattered yellow dots. Their abdomen may turn intensely red in the spawning season.
BROWN TROUT (Salmo trutta): This species stands out from the rest due to its black spots surrounded by a pale aureola located all over its body except for the abdomen.
The brown trout is a European species but it has become adapted to the various habitats in the Province of Neuquén.
It is the salmonidae that reaches the biggest size in Neuquén: around 15 kg or more.
FISHING MODALITIES
Though there may be more fishing modalities, the most usual are:
Trolling
This modality is practiced on a motorboat and it consists in throwing the lure into the water and driving the boat at a slow speed. It turns out to be quite attractive for beginners, as the possibilities of managing a catch are quite high.
Fly Casting
This is more complex and requires a certain level of practice. Anglers devoted to this modality generally know the most favorable fishing environments to practice it quite well.
Finally, a modality that has become more and more popular in the last few years consists in floating river trips led by a helmsman. This is practiced in rivers such as the Limay and the Collón Curá. |