Fishing

With a number of lakes and rivers scattered throughout the territory, sport fishing is one of the most important activities to develop in the region. Rivers and lakes are home to an abundant population of salmon trout, such as Rainbow, Fario or Brown, whose unique colors and aggressiveness is hard to describe. Fly fishing and trolling are the most common techniques used by fishermen from Chile and abroad, increasing year by year the reputation of the Sport Fishing destination Seven Lakes. Experienced guides in the area offer fishing trip an unforgettable experience for both fans and for those who want to learn to fish, either by boat or along the edge of rivers and lakes. Ranco Lake Basin also offers many ideal places to penetrate to fish, some are:: Rivers Calcurrupe, Well, Hueinahue and lakes and Maihue Ranco

How To Get Fishing License

Recreational fishing license can buy, renew or apply for exemption from payment if applicable, in person or in virtual form.

Face: Through its assistance to any office SERNAPESCA along the country or any place with the agreement, presenting their identity card and certificate of disability if applicable. If you choose to buy SERNAPESCA, the license fee must be made with cash, canceling in dollars the value of the UF of the day.

Virtual: You can buy, renew or apply for a Recreational Fishing License exempt from paying via the Internet, through the Recreational Fishing Portal http://www.sernapesca.cl.

DIDYMO: A horrible algae, which damages the rivers and their lives, not control

What is Didymo?

The Didymo, also known as "Rock Snot"is a freshwater microalga European origin.

It is harmless to humans, but can multiply in massive blooms, changing the ecosystems of rivers, lakes and other fresh water courses, reducing fish populations and other aquatic species, and thus affecting the economic and tourist activities in the area.

Their presence in Chile was confirmed in the Lakes Region. Sernapesca Surveillance Zone declared the Futaleufu River Basin, which includes, among other measures, movement restrictions for recreational fishing gear, cleaning boats, kayaks, rafts. Moreover, Sernapesca has launched an intensive media campaign and community education, distributing posters and brochures in the municipalities, clubs and fishing lodges, and other organizations involved in rivers and lakes of the southern.

How to avoid: REMOVE, WASH AND DRY

The Didymo spreads very easily from one place to another mainly by the action man, inadvertently carrying it in her shoes, clothes, fishing gear or vehicles. This makes it necessary to take special measures to prevent its spread, so the National Marine Fisheries Service asked the public, especially residents and visitors to the areas surrounding rivers and lakes in southern Chile, to take the following precautions:

• If entering a river or lake, check and remove any visible presence of algae of shoes, clothes, fishing gear and vehicles before they leave the site and if possible, throw it away.
• Always travel with a cleaning kit consisting of a large bucket , biodegradable detergent, disinfectant (eg household bleach), a brush and disposable bags. Avoid wearing felt boots and shoes or clothing made of absorbent material.
• After use, soak your fishing implements (clothing and gear) from 1 to 2 minutes in a bucket with 10 liters of water and one cup of household bleach. Do not return to the river water that served to wash.
• Vehicles and boats that came in contact with water must be cleaned with a disinfectant solution. Also clean the tires and the bottom of your vehicle, if you come in contact with water.
• The dry conditions kill Didymo, but it can survive for months in moist environments. Avoid using your gear dry waiting until at least 48 hours before reuse.