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Sport fishing in Paso de la Patria, Corrientes: golden dorado, rules and licence

The golden dorado is the emblem of Paso de la Patria, on the Paraná near its confluence with the Paraguay. What you can keep, which licence you need and when the tournaments are.

By Equipo Pescamapa · Updated · River level today ↗

Techniques
Guided boat fishing · Baitcasting and spinning · Trolling · Fly fishing (flycast) · Bait fishing
When
Depends on the species, the river level and the closures in force.

River conditions today

7.27 m

River height at Paso de la Patria · 3 November 2026

Falling 0.23 m in 3 days

Above the evacuation level (7.00 m)

Wind and rain

  • Last 3 days: max wind 16 km/h, rain 1.3 mm
  • Today and the next days: max wind 21 km/h, rain 29.6 mm

Alert and evacuation levels are flood thresholds for riverside towns; they say nothing about fishing.

Height: Prefectura gauges, published by the INA (alerta.ina.gob.ar). Weather: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0). Data captured on 3 November 2026. See all rivers →

Paso de la Patria is on the Paraná River, near where it meets the Paraguay River and about 36 km from the city of Corrientes. For provincial and national tourism the golden dorado is the destination’s emblem; surubí, pacú and boga are also fished.

What you can keep: the basic rules of Corrientes

Disposición 853/22 of the Natural Resources Directorate (Corrientes Official Gazette, 26 December 2022) applies until another act changes it. For the most sought-after species it says:

  • Dorado and surubí (spotted and striped): catch and release only. They cannot be kept.
  • Pacú: minimum size 45 cm; bag limit 1 per valid licence and a single fish per boat, no matter how many anglers are aboard.
  • Patí: minimum size 70 cm; bag limit 2.
  • Boga: minimum size 45 cm; bag limit 2 per angler with a valid licence and up to 6 per boat (if there are more anglers aboard, those 6 are shared among them).
  • Tararira (trahira): minimum size 30 cm; bag limit 5.

The same provision sets these other minimum sizes and bag limits: armado 45 cm (limit 5); yellow catfish 25 cm (5); corvina 25 cm (5); mandure 40 cm (5); moncholo 30 cm (5); palometa 20 cm (10); stingray 80 cm disc diameter (1); sábalo 40 cm (3); salmón 45 cm (2); virreyna 30 cm (5).

Species in the annex may only be moved within the town where they were caught: taking them to another destination, domestic or international, is forbidden. Before you go, also check that no extraordinary closure applies on the stretch you will fish.

Fishing licence

The licence is bought online on the Natural Resources portal of Corrientes and carried together with your identity document. The regional licence-recognition agreement (Santa Fe, Entre Ríos and Chaco) is for residents of those provinces and does not cover stretches under exclusively Corrientes jurisdiction. We found no rule recognising licences from other countries: visitors from abroad need the Corrientes licence.

Closed seasons

The province can order extraordinary closures on stretches of the Paraná. In 2026 there were closures of that kind on stretches near Paso de la Patria, to protect concentrations of dorado and surubí. They change every year: before you go, check the current ones with Natural Resources.

Tournaments

The National Dorado Festival (Fiesta Nacional del Dorado) is organised by the Municipality: in 2026 it was its 61st edition, from 14 to 17 August, catch and release. The season-opening Torneo Apertura for the dorado ran from 2 to 5 April, also catch and release. The dates of the next editions have not been published yet.

Guides, lodges and inns

There are guides, inns and lodges with boat fishing. Below are the ones we found with public information; we have not verified them with each one yet, which is why they are marked.

Getting there

Take provincial route 9, reached from national route 12. According to the Corrientes Tourism Ministry it is about 36 km from the city of Corrientes and about 20 km from Resistencia; from Posadas, about 309 km. There is a minibus from Corrientes. The international crossing at Paso de la Patria is a passenger boat to Paso de Patria in Paraguay: there is no direct land crossing from Brazil.

Indicative calendar

WhenWhat to expect
AprilTorneo Apertura of the dorado season (in 2026, 2 to 5 April, catch and release).
AugustNational Dorado Festival (61st edition in 2026, 14 to 17 August, catch and release). Peak demand for lodging: book early.
Before every tripCheck the Paraná level at the Paso de la Patria station (INA), the forecast and the closures in force.

Licence, closures and regulations

Fishing in Corrientes requires a sport fishing licence, bought online on the Natural Resources portal. Disposición 853/22 (Official Gazette, 26/12/2022, in force until another act replaces it) sets dorado and surubí as catch and release only, and gives minimum sizes and bag limits for pacú (45 cm, 1 per licence and a single fish per boat), patí (70 cm, 2), boga (45 cm, 2 per angler and up to 6 per boat) and tararira (30 cm, 5). Fish you keep may only be moved within the town where they were caught. The province can order extraordinary closures on stretches; they change every year, so check the current ones with Natural Resources before you go.

Authority: Dirección de Recursos Naturales de Corrientes

Rules change: confirm with the authority before you go.

Guides and lodging

Tell us what you are looking for and we will connect you with guides and lodging in Paso de la Patria. We build listings from public information and correct them with each provider; prices, when shown, are dated.

Fishing guide

El Negro Cano

Fishing guide in Paso de la Patria and Isla del Cerrito, Corrientes. An Electra 560 boat with a four-stroke engine for up to four anglers; dorado, striped and spotted surubí, pacú and boga.

Boat
Electra 560, four-stroke engine · Up to 4 anglers per boat
Boat and gear
Fully equipped boat
Languages
Spanish

Price: on request

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Fishing guide · Packages and trips

José Titi

Fishing guide in Paso de la Patria, Corrientes. Full-day trips with an optional lodging package; dorado, striped surubí, pacú and patí.

Boat
Boat
Boat and gear
Fully equipped boat
Languages
Spanish

Price: on request

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How to choose a guide: what to ask before booking

  1. Style: does the guide fish bait, spinning/baitcasting or fly? Pick one who specialises in what you want to do.
  2. Boat and gear: what boat, how many anglers it takes, which engine (horsepower, bow electric motor)? Casting platform, fish finder? Is tackle provided?
  3. What is included: bait, meals, fuel, lodging, transfers. Get it in writing, with the price.
  4. Timing rules: the month decides the fishing. Ask what works on your dates, at what river level and water temperature.
  5. The place: where the lodging is, boat ramp, distance to the fishing areas and the overall setting.
  6. References: photos of recent trips and anglers who have been. If you can, talk to the owner or operator.

Put together from what local guides and operators told us.

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Frequently asked questions

Which licence do I need to fish in Paso de la Patria?

The sport fishing licence of Corrientes. You get it online on the Natural Resources portal and carry it with your identity document. Price and duration depend on the category and are shown when you apply.

Is a licence from another province or country valid?

The regional recognition agreement (Santa Fe, Entre Ríos and Chaco) is for residents of those provinces and does not cover stretches under exclusively Corrientes jurisdiction. We found no rule recognising licences from other countries: get the Corrientes one.

What size and bag limits apply in Paso de la Patria?

Those of Disposición 853/22 of Natural Resources (Official Gazette, 26/12/2022, in force until another act changes it): dorado and surubí, catch and release only; pacú, 45 cm and 1 per licence with a single fish per boat; patí, 70 cm and 2; boga, 45 cm and 2 per angler (up to 6 per boat); tararira, 30 cm and 5. The annex also covers other species such as armado, mandure, palometa or sábalo.

Can I take fish to another city?

No. Under Disposición 853/22, species in the annex may only be moved within the town where they were caught: taking them to another destination, domestic or international, is forbidden.

Are there closed seasons?

They can exist. The province orders extraordinary closures on stretches of the Paraná, and in 2026 there were some in areas near Paso de la Patria. They change every year: check the current ones with Natural Resources before you go.

When is the National Dorado Festival?

In 2026 it was the 61st edition, from 14 to 17 August, catch and release, organised by the Municipality. The date of the next one has not been published yet.

When is the Torneo Apertura?

In 2026 it ran from 2 to 5 April, catch and release. The date of the next one has not been published yet.

How do I get there from Corrientes or Resistencia?

By provincial route 9, reached from national route 12. According to the Corrientes Tourism Ministry it is about 36 km from the city of Corrientes and about 20 km from Resistencia. There is a minibus from Corrientes.

Can I come in from Brazil?

The international crossing at Paso de la Patria is a passenger boat to Paso de Patria in Paraguay: there is no direct land crossing from Brazil.

Where can I see the river level?

At the Paso de la Patria station of the INA hydrological alert system, which shows the level of the Paraná.

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