Patagonia: Trip Description
We have combined forces with a group of flyfishing guides in Argentina known as Flymaniacs. Together we offer several unique ways to flyfish Patagonia: Multi day float trips; Lodge based trips; Trips that combine a multi day float trips with some overnights in lodges and week long floats similar to our Alaska trips. A float trip has a few advantages for the serious fly fisherman or woman: It gives you more time to fish since you are camped on the river, and it gets us into areas that are inaccessible to other anglers. 
Combine that with a couple nights in a lodge or hotel and you have a comfortable adventure that lets you sample Patagonia's finest fly fishing rivers. These unique packages will include seven nights lodging and six fishing days, with two to four nights spent at riverside camps and the rest at lodges or hotels.
The lodge based trips are unique in that we do not limit ourselves to one lodge or one river, we actualy rent the food and loding at lodges where the fishing is good during the time you are coming to Argentina. These rivers are very seasonal and the home water of any one lodge may be fantastic in December but dead in February. The fish tend to travel into and out of reservoirs that are scattered throughout most of the river systems. So the time of year of your trip dictates which lodge or two we will use for the trip, the advantage is easy to see: an independent local guide that knows which water to fish during which season.
The trips start in San Carlos de Bariloche ( commonly referred to as Bariloche) which is about a 2 hour flight from Buenos Aires. We will pick you up at the airport and get you to the lodge or hotel near the river for your first night. From there it will depend on your itinerary, some will be camping on week long float trips others will be visiting a couple of lodges but one thing is constant: You will enjoy great meals, great hosts and catch lots of fish. We use all sorts of water craft and transportation for these trips depending on what piece of water we are fishing. Many rivers are suitable for our 16 foot catarafts, some we hike into, and others use power boats. We fish small creeks , to large rivers lakes and ponds in pursuit of some of the largest specimens of Argentina's three trout species; Rainbow, Brown and Brook. These Patagonia trips are an excellent value for serious flyfishermen who want to spend lots of time on the water. Each trip is customized based on your groups desire and the waters that are fishing well that time of year. We have specifically designed eight different fly-fishing packages that combine the very best rivers of Patagonia as the season changes. We will take you to an adventure of a lifetime in the foothills of the Andes mountain range, away from civilization, reachable only in 4x4 vehicles, rafts or extended walks; where rarely fished waters are packed with wild trout.
Here are a few sample itineraries followed by some pictures of one of our lodges , but remember every trip is customized for you based on where the best fishing is.
These week long trips run Saturday to Saturday - shorter trips are sometimes available
EARLY SEASON ITINERARIES (Mid November to Mid January)
Itinerary #1
Day 1 - Arrival at San Carlos de Bariloche Airport and transfer to the Hotel – Drinks before hitting Nahuel Huapi Lake just in time for the evening hatch. (If suitable wind conditions).
Day 2 - After hearty breakfast, transfer to Pichi Leufu River. We fish the river upstream from camp. In the evening, barbecue at the camp.
Day 3 - We fish the downstream section of the river. In the evening, transfer to Hotel.
Day 4 - We float the Limay River, stopping frequently to fish the best spots.
Day 5 - After breakfast we leave the Hotel towards Caleufu River. We float the upper section of the river. At night we stop to set camp while you fish the evening hatch.
Day 6 - We float the middle section of the river. Camp at night.
Day 7 - We float the lower section of the river. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel.
Day 8 - Transfer to Bariloche Airport and departure.
Itinerary #2
Day 1 - Arrival at Bariloche Airport and transfer to the Hotel – Drinks before hitting Nahuel Huapi Lake just in time for the evening hatch. (If suitable wind conditions).
Day 2 - After hearty breakfast, transfer to Fonk Lake. We fish the many inlets and weed beds from belly boats. In the evening transfer to the Hotel in Villegas Town.
Day 3 - We float the lower section of the Manso River. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel.
Day 4 - We fish the Foyel River. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel in Bariloche.
Day 5 - After breakfast we leave the Hotel towards Caleufu River. We float the upper section of the river. At night we stop to set camp while you fish the evening hatch.
Day 6 - We float the middle section of the river. Camp at night.
Day 7 - We float the lower section of the river. In the evening transfer to the Hotel.
Day 8 - Transfer to Bariloche Airport and departure.
Itinerary #3
Day 1 - Arrival at Bariloche Airport and transfer to the Hotel – Drinks before hitting Nahuel Huapi Lake just in time for the evening hatch. (If suitable wind conditions).
Day 2 - After hearty breakfast, transfer to Foyel River. Overnight at camp in the riverbank.
Day 3 - We fish the Foyel River. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel in Villegas town.
Day 4 - We float the lower section of the Manso River. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel in Bariloche.
Day 5 - After breakfast we leave the Hotel towards Caleufu River. We float the upper section of the river. At night we stop to set camp while you fish the evening hatch.
Day 6 - We float the middle section of the river. Camp at night.
Day 7 - We float the lower section of the river. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel.
Day 8 - Transfer to Bariloche Airport and departure.
SUMMER ITINERARIES (January-February)
Itinerary #4
Day 1 - Arrival at Chapelco Airport and transfer to the Hotel.
Day 2 - After hearty breakfast, transfer to Quillen River. Overnight at camp on the riverbanks.
Day 3 - We fish the Quillen River. In the evening, transfer to the Hosteria in Rahue town.
Day 4 - We float the middle section of the Alumine River. At night we stop to set camp while you fish the evening hatch.
Day 5 - We float the Alumine River. At night we stop to set camp while you fish the inlet of the Malleo River.
Day 6 - We float the lower section of the river. Camp at nigh on the riverbanks.
Day 7 - We float the lower section of the river. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel.
Day 8 - Transfer to Chapelco Airport and departure.
Itinerary #5
Day 1 - Arrival at Chapelco Airport and transfer to the Hosteria in Rahue town.
Day 2 - We float the upper section of the Alumine River. At night we stop to set camp while you fish the evening hatch.
Day 3 - We float the middle section of the Alumine River. At night we stop to set camp while you fish the evening hatch.
Day 4 - We float the middle section of the Alumine River. At night we stop to set camp while you fish the inlet and lower section of the Malleo River.
Day 5 - We float the lower section of the Alumine River. Camp at nigh on the riverbanks
Day 6 - We float the lower section of the river. Camp at nigh on the riverbanks.
Day 7 - We float the upper section of the Collon Cura River. In the evening transfer to the Hotel.
Day 8 - Transfer to Chapelco Airport and departure. Itinerary #6
Day 1 - Arrival at Chapelco Airport and transfer to the Hotel in Junin de los Andes.
Day 2 -We fish the middle section of the Malleo River.
Day 3 - We float the middle section of the Alumine River. At night we stop to set camp while you fish the evening hatch.
Day 4 - We float the middle section of the Alumine River. At night we stop to set camp while you fish the inlet of the Malleo River.
Day 5 - We float the lower section of the Alumine River. Camp at nigh on the riverbanks
Day 6 - We float the lower section of the river. In the evening transfer to the Hotel.
Day 7 - We float the Collon Cura River and we fish the inlet and the lower section of the Chimehuin River. In the evening transfer to the Hotel.
Day 8 - Transfer to Chapelco Airport and departure.
FALL ITINERARIES (March-April)
Itinerary #7
Day 1 - Arrival at Bariloche Airport and transfer to the Hotel – Drinks before hitting Nahuel Huapi Lake just in time for the evening hatch. (If suitable wind conditions).
Day 2 - After hearty breakfast, transfer to Foyel River. Overnight at camp in the riverbank.
Day 3 - We fish the Foyel River. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel in Villegas town.
Day 4 - We float the lower section of the Manso River. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel.
Day 5 - After breakfast, transfer to Fonk Lake. . We fish the many inlets and weed beds from belly boats. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel in Bariloche.
Day 6 - We leave the Hotel 2 hours before dawn to fish the Boca of the Limay River. At noon, we board the rafts to float the first portion of the Limay River. Overnight at camp on the riverbanks.
Day 7 - We float the Limay River. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel.
Day 8 - Transfer to Bariloche Airport and departure.
Itinerary #8
Day 1 - Arrival at Bariloche Airport and transfer to the Hotel – Drinks before hitting Nahuel Huapi Lake just in time for the evening hatch. (If suitable wind conditions).
Day 2 - After hearty breakfast, transfer to Foyel River. Overnight at camp in the riverbank.
Day 3 - We fish the Foyel River. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel in Villegas town.
Day 4 - We float the lower section of the Manso River. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel.
Day 5 - After breakfast, transfer to Fonk Lake. We fish the many inlets and weed beds from belly boats. In the evening, transfer to the Hotel in Tronador.
Day 6 - We leave the Hotel for a 4 hours hike to reach the Los Cesares Lake. We fish the lake from belly boats to catch trophy Brook Trout on Dries and streamers. Overnight at camp.
Day 7 - We fish the lake. In the evening we leave the lake for a 2 hours hike to the Hotel.
Day 8 - Transfer to Bariloche Airport and departure
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