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Salto Grande Dam / Rio Uruguay
Huge Dorado 30-50+ lbsworld record water
South America · Fishing World Guide
Uruguay.
Fishing in Uruguay 2026 — Licenses, Regulations & Best Spots
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target species
No
license needed
Jan–Nov
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
No.
Sport fishing license: From 500-1,000 UYU (~12-25 USD). Affordable!
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- At DINARA (Direccion Nacional de Recursos Acuaticos) or at fishing shops.
- Cost
- Sport fishing license: From 500-1,000 UYU (~12-25 USD). Affordable!
- Validity
- Annual license or short-term
- Available online?
- Yes
Uruguay is small but an excellent fishing destination! The Rio de la Plata and Uruguay River offer Dorado (Golden Salmler), Surubi and Tararira. Relaxed country with good infrastructure.
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
Dorado: February-October. Surubi: March-September. Coast: Year-round.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
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Rio Negro
DoradoSurubílargest reservoir in South America
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Laguna Merín
TarariraPejerreyborder area with Brazil
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Punta del Este / José Ignacio
CorvinaFlounderTuna
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Rio de la Plata
DoradoBogabrackish water fishing
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+3 more species
Surubí (Riesenwels)Trahira (Wolf Fish)Tuna
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Dorado: November-January (spawning season, varies). Surubi: Partially restricted.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Dorado: C&R increasingly. Surubi: 1/day. Moderate limits generally.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Dynamite, poison prohibited. Sustainable fishing promoted.
Catch & release
Catch & release
Increasingly standard for Dorado. Recommended for all large fish.
What does it cost?
12-25 USD
License
12-25 USD/year. Affordable!
100-300 USD
Guide per day
100-300 USD/day.
50-100 USD
Daily budget
Budget: 50-100 USD. Comfort: 150-300 USD.
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Uruguay-32.52°, -55.77°
🎣 Live catches in uruguay
2 verified catches
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Bite-time forecast appears from 5 catches.
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
At DINARA (Direccion Nacional de Recursos Acuaticos) or at fishing shops. — Uruguay is small but an excellent fishing destination! The Rio de la Plata and Uruguay River offer Dorado (Golden Salmler), Surubi and Tararira. Relaxed country with good infrastructure.
Rules in detail
Uruguay lies between Argentina and Brazil and offers similarly good fishing — but fewer tourists and better prices!
Freshwater
Rio Uruguay and Rio Negro with Dorado and Surubi. Reservoirs and lagoons.
Saltwater
Atlantic coast (660 km). Corvina, Lenguado and Shark from the coast.
Equipment
Fishing shops in Montevideo. Basic equipment available.
Guides
Dorado guide: 150-300 USD/day. Coastal fishing: 100-200 USD/day.
Getting there
Flight to Montevideo. Rental car. Ferry from Buenos Aires (1h!).
Safety
Very safe country (safest in South America). Relaxed and hospitable.
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment no problem.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 7, 2026
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