FISHING

Uruguay as a destination for fishing offers different methods and species both in rivers and sea. Some of the most exciting fishing is done in the waters of Uruguay River near Salto Grande Dam, where the "dorado" (jaw characin), also known as the "river tiger" due to its great voracity, is caught. Dorado can be fished for all year round, its most abundant catch being in the warmer months (September through March). The most used method of fishing is trolling with artificial lures by a comfortable sports boat navigating on dorado shoal areas.

Two fishermen per boat are recommended as trolling is more effective and comfortable with fewer fishermen aboard.
The size of dorado that can be fished for in Salto Grande varies normally from 2 to 15 kg (4 to 33 pounds), but it is not unusual that some specimens weigh over 20 kg (44 pounds).
Salto Grande is well-known as one of the sportfishing areas where the world's biggest dorado have been caught.