Fly Fishing tours in Chile and Argentina,
North Central Patagonia
Season: December through March (Patagonia's summer)

Once your itinerary is set, Patago has your unique experience in mind. We'll give you the help -- or space -- you need, every step of the way. Whatever your passion, whatever your style, it's possible with Patago.

Navigating the Andean Continental Divide for perfect trout waters, Patago will provide you with the very best fishing available. Our fly-fishing trips are unique in that we follow, explore and fish for wild rainbows and browns in an incredible river system that extends from the headwaters in Los Alerces National Park in Argentina to the Pacific Ocean in Chile.

In Chile experience the nearby lakes, creeks, ponds and remote sections of the Rio Futaleufu, including two outstanding Chilean fisheries, the Rio Palena and the Rio Yelcho. One of our most popular itineraries extends the fishing from Chile to include some outstanding fishing locations near Esquel, Argentina. These locations include: Los Alerces National Park, Rio Grande, Arroyo Pescado, or at one of our many secret locations.

Our guides are expert anglers and hosts, and will make sure you've got everything you need for a successful day. Patago fishing parties are limited to a maximum of four to six rods per week. This ensures the privacy and tranquility that Patago believes is best. Eleven-day itineraries are common (Thursday - Sunday) this allows for travel days and six full days fishing and seven nights in Patagonia.

Some of our secrets:

How we travel: We travel by van, 4-wheel drive-double cabin pick-ups, float fishing rafts, and by foot or if you prefer by horseback.

Our top flies: Sparkle Olive Bugger, Dave's Hopper and Chernobyl Ant.

Our average fish: 16 inch, 1-1/2 pound rainbow. We catch 60 % rainbow and 40 % browns with an occasional brookie in the mix.

Our largest freshwater fish: 18 pound brown.

Catch & Release: On a good day with an angler possessing good luck or skill. You can expect to catch and release 12-18 fish a day.

Our accommodations: Cavi, our Angler's Cabin in Chile and Trevelin Lodge in Argentina. We float each day returning to one of the accommodations in the evening. If you wish, we can arrange an overnight camping float-fishing trip.

Fly Fishing Itineraries:

6-Full days fishing, 5-Nigths in Chile, 2-Nights in Argentina

Day 1: Depart for Santiago, Chile.

Day 2: You arrive in Santiago, Chile early in the morning. A Patago representative will meet you at the airport and provide a transfer to your hotel.

Day 3: We will provide a transfer from your hotel to the domestic airport for your flight to Puerto Montt (flight time: 1 ½ hours). In Puerto Montt, a Patago staff member will meet you and assist you with your flight from Puerto Montt to Chiaten (flight time: 45 min). Upon arrival in Chiaten, you will be met by your fishing guides and, if time allows, you can fish that afternoon. (Overnight: Cavi)

Day 4: Float-fish the Rio Yelcho. (Overnight: Angler's Futaleufu Cabin)

Day 5: Fish Espolon Lake. (Overnight: Futaleufu Angler's Cabin)

Day 6: Fish the lower Rio Futaleufu. (Overnight: Futaleufu Angler's Cabin)

Day 7: Fish Espolon River and or no name pond. (Overnight: Futaleufu Angler's Cabin)

Day 8: Border crossing to Argentina. Float-fish the lower Rio Grande. (Overnight: Esquel, ARG)

Day 9: Fish the famous Spring Creek, Arroyo Pescado. (Overnight: Esquel, ARG)

Day 10: Transfer to the Esquel Airport. Depart for home.

Day 11: Arrive Home.

Please note: This itinerary is subject to change due to fishing conditions, weather, airline delays, and general international unpredictability.

Season: December through March

Land cost: $3,250.00, based on double occupancy.

Solo travelers, please add: $260

Fly-fishing the Best of Futaleufu, Chile

7-nights, 6 full days fishing

Thur. Day 1 - Depart your hometown for Miami. At the Miami International Airport you connect with your international flight to Santiago, Chile (8 hour flight from Miami). (Overnight on the plane)

Fri. Day 2 - You arrive in Santiago, Chile early in the morning. If you request, a Patago representative can meet you at the airport and provide a transfer to your hotel. (Overnight - Hotel Carrera ) Please note: The hotel cost is not included.

Sat. Day 3 - If requested, we will provide a transfer from your hotel to the domestic airport for your flight to Puerto Montt (flight time - 1 ½ hours). In Puerto Montt, Patago staff will meet you and assist you with your flight from Puerto Montt to Chiaten (flight time - 45 min). Upon arrival in Chiaten you will be met by your fishing guides and if time allows you can fish that afternoon. (Overnight - Cavi)

Sun. Day 4 - Float fish the Rio Yelcho. (Overnight -Futaleufu Angler's Cabin)

Mon. Day 5 - Fish the lowest section of the Futaleufu. (Overnight - Futaleufu Angler's Cabin)

Tues. Day 6 - Fish Espolon Lake. (Overnight - Futaleufu Angler's Cabin)

Wed. Day 7 - Float a remote section of the Futaleufu. (Overnight - Futaleufu Angler's Cabin)

Thur. Day 8 - Float fish the Rio Espolon. (Overnight - Futaleufu Angler's Cabin)

Fri. Day 9 - Float fish the lower Futaleufu. (Overnight - Futaleufu Angler's Cabin)

Sat. Day 10 - Transfer from the Angler's cabin to the Chiaten Airport. Flight from Chiaten to Puerto Montt then on to Santiago. After arriving in Santiago you then connect on to Miami. (Overnight- on plane)

Sun. Day 11 - Arrive home.

Please note: This itinerary is subject to change due to fishing conditions, weather and or airline delays.

Land Cost: $3250.00 per angler (based on double occupancy)

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