Rio Negro Argentina · Argentina

Patagonia Lakes Bariloche fishing forecast

64 Good of 100

Patagonia Lakes Bariloche is a freshwater fishing spot in Rio Negro Argentina, Argentina. Anglers here target Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout. The most productive months are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.

Quick answer
Best monthsNovember, December, January, February
Top speciesRainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Score now64/100
Local rulesArgentina

Today’s verdict

Ranks #279 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today

Trending up — 7 points above this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±7 points, from 7 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most
Waves+15.0Wind+12.0Water temperature+9.5
Pressure trend
Pressure data unavailable
Best window today
05:00 · Light wind (0 km/h) and calm seas
Next solunar peak
minor 09:51

Current conditions

Sea surface temp7.9 °C
Wind13 km/h from W, gusting 22 km/h
Pressure1015 hPa
Cloud cover0%
Chlorophyll0.29 mg/m³
Salinity0.0 PSU
UV index0
Wind sea0.0 m
Ground swell0.0 m at 0 s

The water here is 4.2 °C cooler than the September average of 12.1 °C. Cooler-than-normal water slows the bite for warm-water species and holds cool-water species shallower for longer. The water is mixed to about 113.3 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.

Updated 1 h ago.

What the score means at Patagonia Lakes Bariloche

Patagonia Lakes Bariloche currently scores 64 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 7.9 °C. 7 forecast signals are active in this score.

Waves +15.0
swell energy stirring the water column
Wind +12.0
surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Water temperature +9.5
how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Barometric pressure +4.4
falling pressure often triggers feeding
Pre-storm bite +2.4
the classic feed before heavy weather
Moon phase +2.1
lunar feeding rhythm

Bite windows

Moon
Waning Crescent · 14% lit
Solunar day rating
50 / 100

Best months for Patagonia Lakes Bariloche:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-12, 74/100

4 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

About this spot

Water type
Lake · Freshwater

Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · beach

What you can catch

Best months by species at Patagonia Lakes Bariloche

Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykiss
Brown TroutSalmo trutta

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Argentina

Licensing:

  • combined — residents A recreational fishing permit (permiso/licencia de pesca deportiva) is issued PER PROVINCE — there is no single national licence. You must hold the licence of the province where you fish, and rules (bag limits, size limits, closed seasons / vedas) vary by province. Inland Patagonian fishing is covered by a regional Reglamento de Pesca Deportiva Continental Patagónico; the Buenos Aires province requires a permit under Ley de Pesca Nº 11.477 (art. 21), including a "Costera Menor Marítima" licence for marine-coastal angling. Confirm the correct authority for your location before fishing., non-residents Visiting anglers must obtain the recreational licence of the province where they intend to fish (most provinces, including Buenos Aires and the Patagonian provinces, offer online/tourist licences). A licence from one province is not valid in another. Buy the correct provincial licence before fishing.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Patagonia Lakes Bariloche?

Anglers at Patagonia Lakes Bariloche target Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.

When is the best time to fish Patagonia Lakes Bariloche?

The most productive months at Patagonia Lakes Bariloche are typically November, December, January, February, March, April.

What is the fishing forecast for Patagonia Lakes Bariloche right now?

Patagonia Lakes Bariloche currently scores 64 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Can you fish Patagonia Lakes Bariloche from shore?

Yes — Patagonia Lakes Bariloche is fishable from shore (beach).

Is the thermocline set up at Patagonia Lakes Bariloche right now?

Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.

Fishing guides for this spot

Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.