Fishing near Carahue, La Araucanía

Carahue sits in La Araucanía along the Río Imperial, a broad lowland river that draws anglers right to the edge of town. The surrounding area is laced with rivers and esteros — including the Río Chol Chol, Río Moncul, and Río Cautín — along with the coastal Lago Budi. Rainbow trout are the primary freshwater target, and the region also supports runs of puye in its waterways. The Río Imperial and Río Moncul are also part of a recognized navigable river route used for paddling.