Chimehuin River
| Chimehuin River | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | Argentina |
| Basin | |
| Main source | Lake Huechulafquen |
| River mouth | 900 m (3,000 ft) |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Length | 53 km (33 mi) |
The Chimehuin River is a river in the northwest of the Patagonic Province of Neuquén, Argentina. Its origin is at Lake Huechulafquen and it passes by the city of Junín de los Andes. After a course of about 53 km, it merges with the Aluminé River to form the Collón Curá River.[1]
The Chimehuin is considered a prime spot for fly fishing. It is known for its two introduced species of Salmonidae, the brown trout and the rainbow trout.[2]
The area around first part of the river's course (from the lake up to a few kilometers before Junín de los Andes) is a protected nature reserve (Área Natural Protegida Boca del Chimehuin).[3]
References
- ↑ Patagonia.com.ar. Río Chimehuin: un paraíso para la pesca.
- ↑ Pescando con mosca en la Patagonia argentina - El Río Chimehuin.
- ↑ INTA, Área Natural Protegida Boca del Chimehuin.
Coordinates: 39°47′40″S 71°12′31″W / 39.79444°S 71.20861°W
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