Rivers: A variety of types and sizes for different fishing alternatives

The fishing alternatives within our program are varied and we fish in 9 rivers, each very different from the next in both, size and structure. Some are meandering rivers with many deep pools within them, others freestone with rapid waters having pockets, and there are even slow moving streams and spring creeks presenting unique technical challenges.

Some of these are easily forded and do not require a high level of experience, while in others the fishing is slow and you have to be patient which always seems more gratifying in the end when you achieve your goal.

Fishing from the cataraft boat is another frequently used method in our rivers, where success is a bit more difficult given the challenges posed by the precise casting which is required; the fly must always be cast close to the river bank or behind fallen trees.

No matter the river or the conditions, we always like to try to engage in sight-fishing with dry flies, seeking the euphoric rush obtained when getting a big strike!

However, when conditions are unfavorable or clients aren’t particularly inclined, our guides will always seek other methods for successful fishing using streamers, nymphs, and even salmon eggs.

Lakes and Lagoons

Chernobyl’s, Dragonflies and even mouse flies, constitute the ideal diet of the Brown and Rainbow Trout that frequent the reeds.

The 8 lakes and lagoons visited by us represent a wide range of natural features; lush rushes and reeds, rock formations, trunks and shallow waters define these bodies of water.

In most cases fishing is done from catarafts because of the abrupt and sometimes difficult terrain surrounding the shore.

The lakes and lagoons provide fine fishing experiences in adverse climatic conditions being an excellent alternative for those days when rivers do not offer great fishing.

 

Non Fishing Activities

 

It is common for Picacho Lodge to receive clients who want to do more than fish. Each season we have visitors who arrive at Picacho with the idea of relaxing, enjoying time with the family, and to have a contact with nature distinct from the experience that fly-fishing provides.

It is for this reason that Picacho Lodge has developed different activities to satisfy these needs; guided horseback riding on different trails, hiking and observation of bird and animals with guides from the area are some of the activities related to eco tourism that our clients wish to experience.