The Santa Cruz town of Comandante Luis Piedra Buena launches the sixth edition of the Provincial Chinook Salmon Festival, a weekend focused on sport fishing and community life. At this event, the axis goes through a contest with return and a broad agenda that attracts residents and visitors.
Promoted by the Municipality and the Secretariat of Tourism, Culture, Fisheries and Environment, the celebration claims the fish wealth of Santa Cruz with recreational, cultural and sports activities spread throughout the days of Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 October.
Weekend program and activities
The fishing competition will be held under spinning and fly modalities, within the framework of catch and release rules except for previously authorized exceptions, as established by current regulations.
In addition to the tournament, the community will be able to enjoy musical shows and cultural proposals, along with recreational activities designed for the whole family during both days.
Openness and institutional presence
The opening ceremony was led by Mayor AnalÃa FarÃas, accompanied by authorities from the State Secretariat of Fisheries and Aquaculture, who stressed that The festival reinforces the identity linked to the fishing resource and joint work with the community.
Throughout the meeting, the provincial fishermen actively participated in the various events: They monitor compliance with the rules, guide participants and collaborate with the organization to ensure orderly and responsible development.
At the opening ceremony, the Undersecretary of Fisheries Coordination, Fernando Marcos, emphasized his pride in accompanying fishermen and residents on each day. The Ministry of Production, Commerce, and Industry ratified the commitment to recreational, sport and tourist fishing, promoting environmental respect and education in good practices.
A key point in the sport fishing calendar
Considered one of the most important events on the provincial calendar, the Chinook Salmon Festival attracts local and other jurisdictions fishermen, establishing itself as a benchmark meeting for those who practice the discipline in the south of the country.
The organization emphasizes fair play and an accessible participation scheme, taking care of the safety and the natural environment that serves as the stage for the competition, with protocols aimed at sustainability.
Social and tourism impact
The arrival of visitors boosts commercial activity and the offer of services in the city, while The recreational proposal strengthens the sense of belonging and strengthens the positioning of Comandante Luis Piedra Buena as a nature destination.
This comprehensive approach—which combines sport, culture and environmental education—seeks to leave a positive mark on the community, promoting responsible habits for enjoying the river and its resources.
With a compact agenda, controls in territory and a tournament under return rules, the sixth Provincial Chinook Salmon Festival is established as an emblematic event for Santa Cruz, where a passion for fishing, cultural life and respect for the environment coexist.
