Opportunities in Ecuador

Trout

I have learned that there is a large, active trout fishing industry in Ecuador since trout were introduced about 1950.  There are hundreds of lakes and streams throughout the length of the country, all in the beautiful Andes mountains.  Trout are such a viable, active industry, that there are many regular sport fisherman (those who go every month, or every week).  There are fly fishermen who catch 15 every trip to their favorite lake.

There are guides and services (you can get to beautiful mountain locations by horseback for $12 per day). There are many commercial fishers who get 50 trout every day by leaving lines in the water over night.  

There are restaurants, hotels, public transportation, inexpensive taxis and airports in great locations.  The government plants by hauling tanks by horseback to all the remote locations.  There are many places where visitors can fish and pay by the pound.

There is a unique opportunity: someone should start a specialty store where visitors can acquire or rent trout fishing equipment and guides.