Large specimens and long daylight hours during the summer are two good reasons to practice sport fishing in Tierra del Fuego. Every year anglers from all over the world visit the island to test their skills in Tierra del Fuego's rivers and lakes.
Internationally renowned as a destination of excellence for sport fishing and fly fishing, Tierra del Fuego offers an extensive network of lakes and rivers where large specimens can be caught from November to May.
The varieties that predominate in the fresh waters of the island are brown trout, sea brown trout, rainbow trout, "brook trout" and king salmon or also called "Chinook". The so-called sea trout is one of the most sought after, as it can exceed 12 kilos in weight after feeding in salty waters.
The best areas for fishing are in the north and center of the province. To the north, the Rio Grande has gained international fame among fishermen for the quality of its trout. Most of the private fishing preserves are located in this area.
Tierra del Fuego has three hydrographic basins: the Grande river basin in the north, the Fagnano lake basin in the central area of the island, and the Central Atlantic watershed to the east. The rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, such as the Grande, Menéndez, Irigoyen, San Pablo and Ewan Sur rivers are popular among professional fishermen due to the quality and size of the specimens caught. Other rivers that stand out for their trout and bass are the Ladrillero, Láinez and Malengüena. Although the average weight of the salmonids is usually lower than those of the Cuenca del Río Grande, there is the possibility of catching sea brown trout weighing 11 kilos or snook weighing up to 7 kilos.
Near Tolhuin, the most recommended places are Lake Fagnano and its tributaries (Valdez, Milna, Claro and Tuerto rivers) and the Palacio, Margarita and Bombilla lagoons.
Near Ushuaia, you can fish in the Tierra del Fuego National Park, provided you follow the rules set out in the Patagonian Continental General Sportfishing Rules & Regulations (covering areas in Chubut, Neuquén, Río Negro, Santa Cruz, and the southern National Parks). Click HERE to view the complete regulations.
Designated fishing areas include the Lapataia and Ovando rivers, where you may fish for salmonids (salmon and trout) with no catch limits and no requirement to release the fish. Due to the presence of Didymosphenia geminata, you are required to treat your fishing gear according to the guidelines in these regulations both before and after fishing in this environment. The use of wading boots with felt soles is prohibited.
To obtain a fishing license for the Tierra del Fuego National Park, please click HERE.
Although the sport fishing season is open during the southern summer, the weather in Tierra del Fuego is unstable. Therefore, anglers are advised to dress in layers to cope with the temperature changes that occur during the day. Waterproof, breathable and removable warm clothes layers are the most recommended.
The fishing season begins on October 30, 2026, and ends on May 2, 2027.
It is important to bear in mind that fishing in Tierra del Fuego is mostly catch and release. For the practice of Sport Fishing in the environments under the jurisdiction of the province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands, it is necessary to have a fishing license. To check fares and where to buy this license click the following website
The app Pesca Deportiva TDF is also available for IOS and Android. In it you can check the points of sale to purchase the seasonal license, maps, authorized places, modalities, recommendations, and list of protected areas.
Recommendations for fishermen
- Fishing excursions are allowed in groups of up to 5 people with a maximum of 3 people per vehicle.
- Night fishing is prohibited.
- Please, bare in mind that it is mandatory to return the specimens to the water alive and with the least possible damage, in all areas of the province.
Activities
Near Tolhuin, the Fagnano Lake basin has a large number of affluents where it is possible to fish good specimens:...
Tierra del Fuego has numerous rivers, lakes and lagoons, but the mecca of sport fishing for salmonids is the Rio...
Fishing at the End of the World
Large specimens and long daylight hours during the summer are two good reasons to practice sport fishing in Tierra del Fuego. Every year anglers from all over the world visit the island to test their skills in Tierra del Fuego's rivers and lakes.
Internationally renowned as a destination of excellence for sport fishing and fly fishing, Tierra del Fuego offers an extensive network of lakes and rivers where large specimens can be caught from November to May.
The varieties that predominate in the fresh waters of the island are brown trout, sea brown trout, rainbow trout, "brook trout" and king salmon or also called "Chinook". The so-called sea trout is one of the most sought after, as it can exceed 12 kilos in weight after feeding in salty waters.
The best areas for fishing are in the north and center of the province. To the north, the Rio Grande has gained international fame among fishermen for the quality of its trout. Most of the private fishing preserves are located in this area.
Tierra del Fuego has three hydrographic basins: the Grande river basin in the north, the Fagnano lake basin in the central area of the island, and the Central Atlantic watershed to the east. The rivers that flow into the Atlantic Ocean, such as the Grande, Menéndez, Irigoyen, San Pablo and Ewan Sur rivers are popular among professional fishermen due to the quality and size of the specimens caught. Other rivers that stand out for their trout and bass are the Ladrillero, Láinez and Malengüena. Although the average weight of the salmonids is usually lower than those of the Cuenca del Río Grande, there is the possibility of catching sea brown trout weighing 11 kilos or snook weighing up to 7 kilos.
Near Tolhuin, the most recommended places are Lake Fagnano and its tributaries (Valdez, Milna, Claro and Tuerto rivers) and the Palacio, Margarita and Bombilla lagoons.
Near Ushuaia, you can fish in the Tierra del Fuego National Park, provided you follow the rules set out in the Patagonian Continental General Sportfishing Rules & Regulations (covering areas in Chubut, Neuquén, Río Negro, Santa Cruz, and the southern National Parks). Click HERE to view the complete regulations.
Designated fishing areas include the Lapataia and Ovando rivers, where you may fish for salmonids (salmon and trout) with no catch limits and no requirement to release the fish. Due to the presence of Didymosphenia geminata, you are required to treat your fishing gear according to the guidelines in these regulations both before and after fishing in this environment. The use of wading boots with felt soles is prohibited.
To obtain a fishing license for the Tierra del Fuego National Park, please click HERE.
Although the sport fishing season is open during the southern summer, the weather in Tierra del Fuego is unstable. Therefore, anglers are advised to dress in layers to cope with the temperature changes that occur during the day. Waterproof, breathable and removable warm clothes layers are the most recommended.
The fishing season begins on October 30, 2026, and ends on May 2, 2027.
It is important to bear in mind that fishing in Tierra del Fuego is mostly catch and release. For the practice of Sport Fishing in the environments under the jurisdiction of the province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands, it is necessary to have a fishing license. To check fares and where to buy this license click the following website
The app Pesca Deportiva TDF is also available for IOS and Android. In it you can check the points of sale to purchase the seasonal license, maps, authorized places, modalities, recommendations, and list of protected areas.
Recommendations for fishermen
- Fishing excursions are allowed in groups of up to 5 people with a maximum of 3 people per vehicle.
- Night fishing is prohibited.
- Please, bare in mind that it is mandatory to return the specimens to the water alive and with the least possible damage, in all areas of the province.
