The rivers we fish are part of one of the most remarkable wild trout watersheds in the Southern Hemisphere. Most begin as snow-fed streams flowing out of crystal-clear Andean lakes before joining together to form the mighty Limay River system, which eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean nearly 1,000 kilometers away.
Fed by pure mountain lakes, winter snowmelt and protected native forests, these rivers offer exceptional water quality, healthy aquatic ecosystems and ideal conditions for wild trout fly fishing. Rainbow, brown and brook trout were introduced to Patagonia in the early 1900s and, over more than a century, established naturally reproducing wild populations that continue to thrive today.
What truly makes these rivers special, however, is not only the quality of the fishing, but the feeling of stepping into a landscape that has remained remarkably unchanged. Thanks to extensive private-access waters, responsible catch-and-release practices and relatively low fishing pressure, these fisheries continue to offer an authentic experience that has become increasingly difficult to find in many parts of the world.
Many of our guests tell us these rivers remind them of what Montana felt like decades ago, before crowds became part of the experience. Healthy fisheries, carefully protected habitats, private access and a genuine commitment to conservation have preserved a fly fishing destination where wild trout and unspoiled landscapes still define the experience.
Each river has its own personality, character and best season. Discover what makes every fishery unique and find the one that best matches your style of fly fishing.
A dreamed dry fly fishing river that is born in Quillen Lake, not very far from the first sections we fish. This is a totally natural habitat providing amazing river structure, easy wading in gin clear waters and predictable hatches. Most of our fishing is done inside private access waters from Estancia Rio Quillen fishing Lodge. This is a unique 7 mile stretch of the most incredible sight fishing, predictable hatches and easy wading structure.
Probably THE most Famous dry fly fishing river in Patagonia Argentina, the Malleo begins at Tromel Lake and runs through an extensive valley until it flows into the Alumine River. I would describe this river as perfect sized, easy wading, sight fishing and crystal clear waters fishery. San Huberto Lodge is world known because it gathers private access to over 20 miles of this amazing river. Read more about the Malleo....
It runs from North to South for about 100 miles, before it changes its name into Collon Cura. Beginning at Alumine lake, it acts as a water collector from all the rivers that flow out from the Andes until it meets the Chimehuin and changes its name. We consider that the best sections to fish it, are away from the regular roads reach so we normally offer 2 nights camping trips to fish it. Its a very interesting river, good action on big dries, and droppers and great on streamers too. But we pay especial attention to it between late December and January when the "green inch-worms hatch".
It is without a doubt one of the most productive rivers in the area, also one of the biggest. The river runs through a dry, flat and wind-water eroded valley. Many of the banks are fully covered by a dense willow forest which makes a beautiful green / dry contrast that has a unique charm. We can say this river has it all! From great dry fly fishing action to the most fun streamer fishing. It's an all season-river! Great Day floats using private access through Estancia Quemquemtreu or Collon Cura Lodge. Average size trout is probably 16" but trout over 22" are usually caught. Expect lots of action!! Not unusual to catch 20 trout a day per angler.
The Chimehuin River is considered one of the most famous rivers in Patagonia. The perfect structure of this mid-size gin clear river is the ideal home to a good number of rainbow and brown trout, making the Chimehuin a world-wide renowned fly fishing destination. Average trout run 16" to 20", while 21" to 24" fish are often taken. A Majority of trout are rainbows, followed by browns. There are several options to fish the chimehuin river. Between them, day floats and wade fishing either private access waters from Tipiliuke lodge or 3 Rios Lodge.
A small wade fishing river that runs entirely inside Quemquemtreu Ranch. Over 15 miles of great spring and early summer waters (November until late December) provide anglers an excellent opportunity to land browns over 24" in small water. If you enjoy fishing upstream and prospecting with a big dry fly, we strongly recommend to try this small river. We normally fish it while we stay at Quemquemtreu Lodge.
The biggest river we do trips on and lately called by many anglers one of the best fishing rivers in the world. It's really an incredible fishery, that offers a wide range of fishing options. From small dries to huge streamers looking for massive brown trout that can go over 30".... you can do it all and I insist that is a river for everybody, it all depends on how you fish it! But, there are a few things to consider when you plan to fish it. Weather makes all the difference, as it does in many other fishing destinations. "Windy days are hard to deal with". But, that's part of the experience and hard to predict. This is an amazing tail-water fishery guaranteeing consistent flow, temperature, clarity and cleanliness at all times. Making it on what we call and "all season river". From Limay River lodge.
If you love overnight camping trips, this is an outstanding "early summer" River. It changes a lot through the season, so fishing it too early (like early November) could not be ideal. But from November 15th until the first 10 days of January could be amazing! Expect lot of action on big dries and dry-droppers. Average trout go from 16" to 18" with opportunities to find some real good size browns!! There is so much structure to stop and wade fish during the day floats that sometimes it seems that the day is not long enough! Simply beautiful water... feels like you need to fish it all!!! During the float you'll be targeting pockets, cut-banks, feeding lines, etc. No time to get bored! Late on the season (mid March on), some minnows run into the lower section towards Alicura lake. Those lower runs offer great wade fishing opportunities especially during that minnows migration.
If you enjoy the hunt for a big brown and sight fishing, this one has to go to you bucket list! This short river connects two lakes. It rises in Lago Nuevo and flows into Lago Filo Hua Hum, running almost privately inside Estancia Tres Lagos. This gin clear waters are home to some trophy brown trout and some big rainbows. Clearly, not a river to go for numbers! Fish are spooky and they require the right cast and drift! The river runs through a beautiful valley and the scenery is really stunning!
Unique and legendary because of its history as a world class fly fishing destination and also because of the presence of a good number of Landlock Atlantic Salmon. The area we fish is all private access water and extremely demanding even for the most expert anglers. Our record brown landed by a client goes up to 33", really crazy. Crystal clear waters come out of the Traful lake that combined with the clear color bottoms provide great structure for sight fishing. Big dry flies, nymphs, mouse patterns and with the last hour of light some big streamers will be hitting some deep pockets and drop-offs, looking for the jumbo browns, rainbows and salmon that don't move earlier during the day. Its all wade fishing. Some sections are really easy to wade, but others have big and slippery rocks, so its not a river for every angler! Scenery and Arroyo Verde Lodge is simply beautiful.
