FreshwaterChile

Patagonia
Brown and Rainbow Trout
Dry fly, nymph and streamer fishing for wild browns and rainbows in good numbers and of good average size, conducted in remote areas of outstanding natural beauty, staying in lodges offering every comfort and convenience describes the best of Patagonia's trout fishing.  To the west lie the Andes and their more verdant foothills, and from and through these flow the trout waters - big, brawling, clearwater rivers, medium-sized streams, and placid spring creeks.  This area is special, with fishing as good as most would ever want - plenty of wild browns and rainbows up to 10 lbs.
See also Patagonia in Argentina.
Note: In Chile two fishermen will have the services of an experienced local guide.
FISHING IN CHILE
We offer fishing from the following lodges and camps:  Isla Monita, The Patagonian Base Camp, Patagonia Baker Lodge and the Torres del Paine (in Southern Chile).
FISHING SEASONS
Browns and Rainbows mid-November to end April
Atlantic Salmon and Steelhead December to April
ACCOMMODATION
ISLA MONITA
The lodge sits on a 250-acre island in Lake Yelcho, offering fantastic trout fishing on the Palena and Fualeufu rivers and in the lake.  Brown and rainbow trout run between 3 and 8lbs and up to 12lbs.  The reed beds of Lago Yelcho also provide dry fly fishing during the dragonfly season or during the evening hatch.  January and February are the peak summer months with plenty of insect life and evening rises.  In March and April the weather is more variable with fish feeding voraciously as autumn approaches.

An hour's flight south of Puerto Montt, the lodge is a 30 minute boat ride from the lakeside, sleeping up to eight in four rooms with private bathrooms in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
  OTHER ACTIVITIES  
Bird watching and relaxing.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room, for 7 nights. 
Dates Price
1 November 07 to 30 April 08 £2630
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Internal flight to Puerto Montt.  7 nights at the lodge (full board) with 6 days' guided fishing. 
NOT INCLUDED
 International flights, meals on your first night, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
THE PATAGONIAN BASE CAMP
Patagonian Base Camp is located in the middle of an evergreen forest valley on the banks of the Rio Palena.  It can accommodate 14 guests in six double and quad rooms with en-suite facilities and views over the river.
  OTHER ACTIVITIES  
Watching wildlife, rafting, drifting, canoeing, hiking, horse riding and mountain biking.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room for 7 nights. 
Dates Price
Please ask for 2009 dates £2875
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Internal flight to Puerto Montt.   7 nights at the Lodge with 6 days' guided fishing.
NOT INCLUDED
 International flights, meals on your first night, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
PATAGONIA BAKER LODGE, BALMACEDA
Patagonia Baker LodgeThe lodge is located on the Rio Baker in some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Chile.  It has six double rooms with fireplaces and private bathrooms with lovely views of the river.  You will be fly fishing from a Mackenzie Drift Boat or wading.
  OTHER ACTIVITIES  
Horse riding, rafting, trekking, sightseeing.
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room, for 7 nights. 
Dates Price
1 November 08 to 30 April 09 £2590
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Internal flight to Puerto Montt.  7 nights at the lodge with 6 days' guided fishing. 
NOT INCLUDED
 International flights, meals on your first night, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
TORRES DEL PAINE, SOUTHERN CHILE
Fishing in the Torres del Paine National Park near Punta Arenas is excellent, with brown and rainbow trout, coho and Atlantic salmon in little-known waters like the Serrano River and Lake Balmaceda.  You will fish different spots each day with experienced guides.

Accommodation is in comfortable posadas, hosterias and working ranches or, if you wish, you can camp.   

An exciting eight-day trout fishing trip is offered in this region with a combination of river and lake fishing.  A day's horse riding can also be included.  Itineraries can be tailored to suit you.
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Day 1 Transfer from Punta Arenas airport to Rio Penitente (about one hour).  Stay in a converted estancia house situated in the middle of the pampas beside the trout-filled waters of the Rio Penitente.  Comfortable en suite accommodation and dinner in the cosy restaurant serving a variety of local and home-reared produce.  [Dinner only (excluding drinks)]
Day 2 After breakfast and a morning's fishing, private transfer across the pampas to the capital of this region, Puerto Natales.  Lunch taken in one of the town's many great restaurants.  Check in to waterside hotel before continuing on to the beautiful River Holenberg just outside Puerto Natales close to the tranquil Laguna Sofia.  You can enjoy sunset fishing in this lovely spot before returning to dinner and comfortable accommodation in Puerto Natales.  [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (excluding drinks)]
Day 3 After breakfast drive back to River Holenberg for a morning fishing.  Enjoy riverside picnic lunch before continuing to Lago Balmaceda for a chance to catch some of the big brown trout swimming in this lake.  Then continue into the Torres del Paine National Park for a night spent in the beautifully converted Estancia Lazo.  Comfortable en suite accommodation and dinner in the excellent restaurant.  [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (excluding drinks)]
Day 4 Transfer to the turquoise waters of Lago Sarmiento.  This morning we will be fishing in a clear stream that feeds into the Lake.  This is a beautiful area with a stunning backdrop of the towering granite peaks of the Paine Massif. Picnic lunch will be taken beside the lake.  Evening return to our delightful accommodation at Estancia Lazo.  [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (excluding drinks)]
Day 5 We can either spend more time fishing in Lago Sarmiento or take some horses and ride down to Lago Toro for a change of venue. Either way the day promises to offer some exciting fishing and wonderful scenery. Dinner and night spent at Estancia Lazo.  [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (excluding drinks)]
Day 6 Transfer across the heart of the Park to the beautifully situated and comfortable lodge located close to the emerald green waters of the Serrano River.  After lunch we can cast our lines into the river, a few steps from the hotel, to try our luck with the local brown trout and atlantic salmon.  Time permitting, we can also fish at Lago Toro before enjoying some fireside pisco sours at the lodge and dinner in the restaurant.  [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (excluding drinks)]
Day 7 Today we have a choice of either more fishing in the Serrano River or riding to Laguna Margarita for brown trout.  Return for a second night at our lodge.  [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (excluding drinks)]
Day 8 Transfer to Punta Arenas (six hours) for onward flight.  We stop in Puerto Natales for lunch and a some souvenir shopping.  Onward flights should be booked for late afternoon or the following morning.  [Breakfast only]
DEPARTURE DATES AND PRICES
Prices are in £ per person sharing a twin room, for 7 nights.  Non-fishing rates on request.
Dates Price
1 January to 31 December 09  £2225
YOUR HOLIDAY INCLUDES
Private transfers to/from Punta Arenas and throughout trip, twin share accommodation, all meals (excluding wine with dinner and lunch in Puerto Natales on Day 8), all fishing and hiking stated on itinerary, guide throughout, option of riding where stated, luggage transfers, entrance and river fees, and fishing equipment.
NOT INCLUDED
Flights,; airport taxes, wine and beverages with dinner and lunch on the final day in Puerto Natales, gratuities and items of a personal nature.
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