Cerro de La Muerte Fishing Report
The Rainbow Trout fishing in the high mountain rivers of the Cerro de La Muerte are also producing some good medium sized fish, especially in the early morning and evening. The present dry season has produced clear water conditions and the fish are feeding freely. An angler has to stalk the fish and carefully approach the pools. Most are taken on weighted Hare’s Ear nymphs and Soft Hackles. Bright streamer flies in #10 to #14 are taking fish in deep pools. Use weighted flies or lead shot. Trout are running from 7 to 26 inches. The best rivers have been the Rio Savegre, Rio Copey, Rio General (Canaan) and Rio Toro (Bajos). These areas are ideal for single or two day trips.
During the early morning hours, there is now a very good insect hatch and dry fly fishing is a fine possibility. Most of this fly fishing is wet wading in small streams with fast flowing water, in deep pools below picturesque waterfalls set in the cool cloud forest. Lots of beautiful birds accompany the fly fisher along the streams. It is not unlikely to be able to see many Quetzals, emerald toucans, a myriad of colorful butterflies and fleeting jewel hummingbirds in among the lush forest.
If you want a truly technical flyfishing experience, this is the stream that will challenge the best. This is the ultimate in tropical fly fishing,roll cast, hi-stick, short and accurate cast, this stream offers challenges that will test your skill, and of course the beauty of the surrounding will test your attention to your your drift. When a Resplendent Quetzal flies over and lands on a tree overhead, till will test your concentration to the enth degree.
Ya gotta be there to appreciate.