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Best fishing destinations in South America

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Patagonia
Untamed Beauty at the End of the World
8.3
Cold, clear rivers run through open steppe and past snowy peaks. Brown and rainbow trout were brought here more than a century ago and now thrive. Anglers cast for sea-run browns that grow very large in the rivers of Tierra del Fuego. This region has rivers that suit many fly fishing styles.
Highlights:
  • 🐧 Explore the diverse wildlife on Peninsula Valdés
  • ❄️ Witness the massive Perito Moreno Glacier up close
  • 🥾 Hike the legendary trails of Torres del Paine National Park
Colombia
Where diverse landscapes meet culture
6.6
The Inírida River in the Orinoco basin has peacock bass that hit lures hard. Anglers also fish the Amazon near Leticia for giant catfish. On the Pacific coast, boats from Bahía Solano go after sailfish and marlin. This country has jungle rivers and open ocean in one place.
Highlights:
  • ☕ Enjoy Colombian coffee at plantations in Salento
  • 🥾 Hike to the Lost City deep in the Sierra Nevada
  • 🏰 Wander the colonial streets of Cartagena’s walled city
Venezuela
Land of diverse tropical landscapes
5.6
Los Roques became a national park in 1972 and protects a ring of coral islands. Its shallow sand flats hold bonefish, a silver fish that anglers chase with fly rods. Guides wade the flats with their clients. Inland, Guri Reservoir has large peacock bass. This country offers fishing on both reef flats and lakes.
Highlights:
  • 🏝️ Relax on the white sands of Los Roques archipelago
  • 🦜 Explore the wildlife and plains of Los Llanos
  • 🌊 Marvel at Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall
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