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In short: Futaleufú Medio is a drift-boat river in the Futaleufú area of Palena province, Chile (Espolón junction → Puerto Ramírez). Species the app lists: rainbow trout and brown trout. Months by the app's general seasonal guide: Rainbow trout: November to May (peak: December to March); Brown trout: November to May (peak: November to December and March to May). Right now: 330 m³/s (11,654 cfs); the river is in its ideal range on the app's scale.
Guide updated October 27, 2026 · live data Oct 27, 2026, 1:59 PM (Chile)
The heart of the valley: the Espolón has joined, so the river is bigger and pushier, with canyon walls, boulder gardens and long glides. A floating section — know where the whitewater is. Flow shown is the measured dam release + Río Espolón; the Río Azul adds more below its junction.
The app's suggested gear: 6 wt dry-dropper + 7–8 wt (250 gr sink-tip) for streamers along the canyon walls and boulder banks.
The app's starting estimate (not yet validated by guides): low and clear below 210 m³/s · ideal 210–390 m³/s · high 390–560 m³/s · blown out above 560 m³/s (in cfs: 7,416–13,773–19,776). Right now: 330 m³/s (11,654 cfs); the river is in its ideal range on the app's scale.
In Palena province (Res. Ex. 2428/2025): artificial lures with a single barbless hook only; one Atlantic, coho or Chinook salmon may be kept per angler per day and every other species must be released; no fishing from bridges or roads, and none between 22:00 and 06:00. Always confirm with Sernapesca. See season and rules.
According to the app's seasonal guide: Rainbow trout: November to May (peak: December to March); Brown trout: November to May (peak: November to December and March to May). This is a general guide: the real timing changes every year with weather and flow.
The app lists: rainbow trout and brown trout. In Palena province (Res. Ex. 2428/2025): artificial lures with a single barbless hook only; one Atlantic, coho or Chinook salmon may be kept per angler per day and every other species must be released; no fishing from bridges or roads, and none between 22:00 and 06:00. Always confirm with Sernapesca.
The app uses a starting estimate, not yet validated by guides: low and clear below 210 m³/s, ideal from 210 to 390 m³/s (7,416 to 13,773 cfs), high from 390 to 560 m³/s and blown out above 560 m³/s.
6 wt dry-dropper + 7–8 wt (250 gr sink-tip) for streamers along the canyon walls and boulder banks.
Provisional data and general guidance. Conditions change quickly: scout, check local rules with Sernapesca and use a local guide on big water.