Bag and size limits, seasons, and license requirements for fishing in Chile, across 10 spots tracked by FishRadar. Informational only — confirm the current rules with the official authority before you fish.
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow TroutOfficial source | 3/day | — | Nov 8 – May 7 |
| General inland salmonid season runs from the second Friday of November to the first Sunday of May of the following year (Decreto 320/1981); the 11-08 / 05-07 window above is an approximation since the legal dates shift each year. Limit: max 3 specimens per fishing day OR up to 15 kg total. Only artificial lures (single hook or treble "araña") permitted, hand-held rod, one at a time. Several southern regions (Los Ríos, Los Lagos, Aysén, Magallanes) have earlier openings or special measures — always check the region-specific SUBPESCA resolution. | |||
Licensing:
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Chile requires a national recreational fishing licence from SERNAPESCA. Catch limits, minimum sizes, and closed seasons are set by SUBPESCA and vary significantly by region and water body, and salmonid season dates shift each year. FishRadar is not a legal source — always confirm the current rules with SERNAPESCA / SUBPESCA before fishing.
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