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Fishing near Santa María, Catamarca


Santa María sits in the Valle de Santa María in Catamarca province, in the arid Andean foothills of northwestern Argentina. The area is defined by mountain rivers fed by seasonal snowmelt and rainfall, with the Río Santa María and nearby tributaries such as Río Andalhualá, Río Las Cañas, and Río Pichao forming the backbone of local freshwater fishing. These rivers draw anglers seeking the native and introduced species typical of Andean watercourses in the region.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are in Santa María, Catamarca and what's needed to catch them.

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