CHUBUT • PATAGONIA • ARGENTINA
Surrounded by snow capped mountains
La Patagonia Lodge overlooks the quaint and historically fascinating village. For those aspects
of fly fishing that have grown to be what most anglers love about our sport, variety of species, incredible scenery, solitude, and mild weather, our area offers more of them, in lovelier environs than any other place on the globe. Beware however, because you may fall in love with this remarkable part of the world and not want to leave.
This extremely picturesque area offers one of
the most idyllic settings for a fly fishing retreat.
You will be within easy access to a wide selection
of lakes and streams with every imaginable variation of desirable fishing. Fish small spring creeks to huge rivers that are 200 yards across.
From La Patagonia Lodge anglers can access 26 different waters doing day trips. Rivers Rio Grande, Rio Chubut, Rio Corcovado, Arroyo Pescado, Rio Corinto and others are classic waters. Rio Rivadavia ranks with some of the most beautiful rivers in the world. Its banks cluttered with native rain forest highlighting waters as gin clear as any stream in the world. It offers a perfect opportunity to spot fish.
A four-hour drive to the south gives you a choice
of other, equally beautiful streams, Rio Pico and its tributaries. Nearby Lagos (lakes) Futalaufquen and Rosario enjoy high reputations, and there are many less discovered smaller lakes and streams, some still to be explored.
And what does "WORLD CLASS TROUT FISHING" mean? Lots of wild, strong fish from
14 to 18 inches, in an infinite variety of classic
water situations, with dry fly action all season.
The occasional 20 inch and over 'surprise' keeps
it fun, and a fair number of heart thumping trophy size lunkers can show up when you least expect them. One surprise you will have here is the Rio Grande is also a salmon river. It’s not the Ponoi
or Bristol Bay, but we do have three of their prime species, Chinook, Cohos and Atlantics. While trout fishing we catch a salmon now and then, as well as occasionally hooking a 'USO' (Unidentified Swimming Object). They grab like angry bulldogs, run like brush jumped whitetails, and break off before we get a look at them.
Most anglers’ fish wet and dry, and do well with both. The salmon can be taken on a large dark Wooly Bugger, and the Chinook on a large dark Futa Bugger. As in any week's fishing, your angling skills will play the major part in your final results, though please bear in mind no matter your abilities or past experiences, if you want
to improve your catch, numbers and sizes, listen to and try to carry out your guide's instructions. While his first concern will be your safety, and second your comfort, very close behind will be his devotion to helping you catch the largest fish,
and as many fish as possible.
If you like fly angling for trout and salmon in a wide choice of classic fishing situations, where you can take fish with floating lines and dry flies, as well
as wets, you'll be happy here. Our close proximity
to Esquel and Trevelin allows us the opportunity
to select from best of the local guides and chefs. Guides here are English speaking licensed professionals, one for each two anglers. They are professionals in every sense. Our guides love and live our rivers and are not just kids looking for a summer vacation on the water. We are sure you
will appreciate their knowledge and talent. They are always available for casting, tying, or fishing instructions. Your safety is a primary concern for us. Our guides are equipped with radios and are trained in boat and river safety. Trout Fishing - Surrounded by snow capped mountains La Patagonia Lodge overlooks the quaint and historically fascinating village of Trevelin, settled by early Welsh pioneers a century ago. The environs of Trevelin are a persistent reminder of Montana, Colorado or Wyoming of fifty years ago without the crowds. However, Patagonia
is a unique experience when you see our Gauchos (Argentine cowboys), our emerald waters, Pink Flamingos, Nandu (small ostriches), Guanacos,
or listen to Ibis’s sounding overhead alongside our soaring Condors.
Our lodge is a modern, well-appointed 5 star facility. It is American owned and operated.
The first floor contains two warm and cozy lounge areas with spectacular vistas of the mountains,
an inviting fireplace, bar, spacious dining room,
and kitchen. On our second floor, you can either sit outside on our balcony and enjoy the fresh mountain air or relax inside the bright two-story family room, where we keep our fly tying table.
We have six comfortable and very cozy bedrooms
on the second floor, each accommodating two guests with private toilet and shower and bath facilities with abundant hot water. Our beds are Queen size and American length (an issue, when traveling in Argentina, Argentine beds are 20cm shorter!). Staff quarters are in another house nearby.
We serve authentic Argentine cuisine, a rich collection of culinary traditions from Spain, France, Germany, and Italy with some native influence added. Most guests are pleased to find the highly seasoned (hot) dishes of other Latin countries are not popular here. All the components, meats, vegetables, fruits, and seasonings, even the soy sauce are Argentine. We hope this adds to the pleasure and value of your time here with us.
You will marvel at our parrilla (Argentine grill), large enough to roast an entire lamb and you will enjoy watching while our Parrillador (grill chef) prepares you a world famed Argentine steak or a cordero patagonico (roasted lamb). The meats we serve
at La Patagonia Lodge are range fed in the area
and offer tastes that you will not soon forget.
Our idea at the lodge is to provide 'Old World' comfort and service, while retaining a true Argentine ambiance. Food and wine are of the highest quality, using as much as possible, meat, produce, and fruit grown locally. Your palate will delightfully savor the flavors that somehow seem to have been lost in our modern world.
Your week will come to a grand climax on the evening before you depart. The staff will present to you a traditional farewell Fiesta/Asado featuring a roasted lamb. I can assure you that if you like your meat, an Argentine asado is as good as it gets!
Argentine malbecs and cabernets are often awarded high honors in world competition.
We serve the best of them, as well as top vintages
of many others, Chablis, Chardonnays, Pinots, etc. Many of these fine wines are exported to the States, and Europe, but we'll share some 'Argentine only' selections as well. Patagonia also has a respectable variety of micro brews for you to sample here as well. However, if it is an Argentine Pisco Sour or other mixed drink that strikes your fancy, our open bar awaits you.
We look forward to the visits of both new and returning anglers. We take pride in providing
you with personal attention and good service.
We find great satisfaction when our guests have
a wonderful fishing experience, mesmerized by
the beauty of the surrounding landscapes.
Don't be shy! In Patagonia we say "This home
is your home” and it certainly applies here.
While our staff members are specifically assigned to their jobs, guides, housekeepers, chefs, etc., please note all of us are dedicated first to our guests and their wishes. If there is anything you need or want, ask anyone here, and if at all possible, they will make it happen. We employ a highly caring staff
to provide a wide variety of caring services for our guests. There are no 'other' charges here for anything. Laundry, for one, is daily. If you leave
dirty clothes where the housekeepers can see them,
you will find them later washed, ironed, and in your drawers. Our Maitre Di is always anxious to serve you from the bar, the kitchen, or the table.
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CHUBUT • PATAGONIA • ARGENTINA
In the province of Chubut, only two hours away from Bariloche airport, and an hour and a half, from Esquel CIty, and ten minutes away from Cholila town is Agusa Claras Fly Fishing Lodge , located by Carrileufu River, in the heart of Villa Lago Rivadavia. Dotted with stories of early settlers and adventures, this region is a watershed connected by beautiful rivers. In the calm of its every day life, the warm and hospitality of its people, Aguas Claras Fly Fishing Lodge, invites you to enjoy unforgettable fishing days, relax in a pure atmosphere and enjoy a colorful landscape.
SEASON
Spring • Early summer - November
The trout fishing season opens the first day of November. During November and December high water may require the use of sinking lines, nymphs and streamer flies. Expect spring time temperatures, cool to cold mornings and nights.
Mid summer - Jan. - Feb.
During January and February water levels stabilize, but there is still adequate flow to float most rivers. The weather can range from hot and dry in the daytime to cool mornings and nights.
At high elevations the weather will be cooler and more subject to change. High winds are possible anytime.
Late summer • Early Fall March/April
During March and April the browns start to move from the lakes into the rivers. Good wet and dry
fly fishing. Expect autumn temperatures and cool to cold mornings and nights.
PROGRAM
(8 days, 7 nights, 6 full fishing days)
This is just a sample program
Day 1
Arrive to Bariloche airport. Transfer to Aguas Claras Fly Fishing Lodge. Depending of the time of arrival you can fish Carrileufu River. Dinner
Day 2
Breakfast. Carrileufu River. You’ll be floating close to the lodge, where you can enjoy good Fishing drifting downriver, fun Fishing and easy access to Fishing places, this is a famous rivers that holds Landlocked salmon (salmo salar cebago).
You can wade in many spots to fish runs and pools with excellent rainbows and also you can have the expectation o a good salmon. Country style lunch It’s a classic mountain river, with good water altitude and like the other rivers in the area it has crystal water, back to the lodge in the afternoon. Dinner.
Day 3
Breakfast. Rivadavia Right in the middle of
Los Alerces National Park and with its unique characteristics, it’s very Technical River that holds fighting rainbows that fed mostly on midges. That’s why it’s a great river to use all kind of nymph techniques.
Like any floating trip, the Fishing day goes trough amazing scenery. You can fish Brooks, Browns and even Landlocked Salmon. The trip last all day long. You’re just going to stop for lunch, with excellent Argentine wines and all kind of drinks; finishing on Lago Verde, where you’ll start fishing the next day. In the afternoon back to the lodge. Dinner.
Day 4
Breakfast. Lago Verde, Arrayanes River and Menéndez River. It’s a typical area that has great Fishing in the lake due to it’s vegetation in the shore, where trout search for food. It’s a special lake to fish with dry flies, in some areas with attractors and in others with real imitations.
It’s spectacular when adult dragon flies fly over
the water searching for food.
Very fun fishing, using a boat, but you can also fish wading by the rivers that enters the lake.
You can also fish floating Arrayanes River,
so many spots to fish and gorgeous scenery.
There’s a possibility to fish the estuary of Menendez River, you have so many options to
fish in any Fly Fishing style. Back to the lodge
in the afternoon, Dinner.
Day 5
Breakfast, Lago Krugger – Frey River and Stange River. South area of the Park, you can access only with a boat. Stange River has a very good population of Brook trout and this river is connected to Lake Krueger. This is an exclusive area, Lake Chico and Stange River, that it can only be fished with authorized guides, in a unique environment with pristine waters.
At the end of the day you can also fish Frey River that holds beautiful Brown trout, fast waters and big pools. In the afternoon back to the Lodge. Dinner.
Day 6
Breakfast. Lago Cholila – Tigre River. Futaleufu river system starts here, you can only access with a boat. Good fishing in the lake and excellent dry and nymph fishing in Tigre river it’s a typical mountain river. It’s also a great area to fish for Landlocked Salmon, because this is the place where they spawn. In the afternoon back to the lodge. Dinner.
Day 7
Breakfast, Repetition of the best place fished.
Day 8
Breakfast. Depending of the time of departure,
you can fish Carrileufu River. Lunch.
Check out. Transfer to Bariloche airport.
Suggested programs, up to changes.During the stay the fishing places can be changed.
You can also, as an option, organize a floating trip of Chubut River, 4 fishing days camping by the river, all inclusive.
ACTIVITIES
Located by Carrileufú River, our lodge becomes
a center point to access rivers and lakes such
as the famous Rivadavia river,and the imposing Arrayanes river, you can also access lakes Cholila, Rivadavia, Verde, Futalaufquen
y Krugger, and after sailing for a few miles,
you can visit Grande river, lake Larga and Pescado creek. Both Rivadavia and Arrayanes River are considered by experienced fishermen
to be one of the most beautiful in Patagonia, standing out from many classic destinations
in the world. If on top of this, we add a large concentration of rainbow, brook and brown trout, as well as the elusive Landlocked salmon, we would be describing a unique and unforgettable experience.
Due to the tranquility of their waters these rivers are ideal for floating, which allows you better access to the curve, riffles, and deep dark pools that hide the best fish. The average size of the fishes varies between 1 and 1,5 kg and even up
to 2,5 kg in the lakes it may increase up to 4 kg.
To have the chance of returning to the lodge easily and quickly when needed is one of the outstanding advantages of Aguas Claras Fly Fishing Lodge, because of its center point location. Non-anglers will enjoy many activities such as horseback riding, floating in Carrileufu river, trekking around the Alerces National Park. Optionally we can arrange guided tours and activities.
THE LODGE
Build by Carrileufu River, the lodge was design
to comfortably accommodate fishermen from any latitude.It has 5 double occupancy rooms with an excellent view and access to the Carrileufu River.
It almost has a 100 m2 living room with fireplace, TV and V.C.R., laundry service and Wi Fi
GETTING THERE
From Buenos Aires you have a two hours flight to Bariloche. In Bariloche airport a representative of Aguas Claras Fly Fishing Lodge, will pick you up to take you to Villa Lago Rivadavia, where our lodge is located. If you want to spend a few days in Bariloche city or any other destination, you can ask MARTUR to arrange hotel reservation and airline travels.
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