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Chocolate Lab Expeditions

Chocolate Lab Expeditions is a fly fishing outfitter, guiding in Montana & San Martin de los Andes, Patagonia, Argentina

Chocolate Lab Expeditions (CLE) offers near year-round guided fly fishing trips, operating in Montana and Patagonia, Argentina. For the months of June through August, we guide on the Missouri, Big Hole, Beaverhead, and Madison. CLE also offers some of the best fishing in all of Patagonia. Owners Ron and Vanessa Sorensen have been guiding and outfitting anglers in Northern Patagonia since 1996, bui

lding a reputation for dependable excellence as they have shared their passion for fishing Patagonia over the years. Vanessa's three generations of family history in San Martin has enabled CLE to access properties and establish a great staff of local Argentines. Ron offers a long guiding career that started in '91 on the Madison River, then for Mike Lawson from 1992-2002, and finally under his own Montana license starting in 2003. CLE was featured in the movie "Rise" by Confluence Films, and multiple times in the Angling Report, including a feature article in the October 2010 issue. Ron was twice covered by Columbia Country's "Fishing The West", in Flyfishing & Tying Journal's Spring 2011 Guide Profile, various articles in Trout and Salmon, Gamefisher, FlyFishing & Fly Tying, and others. CLE offers a range of fishing options by utilizing a mix of public and over 260 miles of private access waters on over 12 local rivers, seven estancias (fishing ranches), private leases, and various overnight camp floats. World famous rivers such as the Malleo, Chimehuin, Collon Cura, and Limay serve as the focus of CLE's operation. CLE also fishes many lesser known rivers that fish well seasonally. This area of Patagonia offers very diverse types of fishing — from sight casting to rising trout on spring creeks, to stalking big browns on crystal clear mountain streams, throwing large dries on faster freestones, and fishing large productive tailwaters. From the often prolific mayfly and caddis hatches of the early summer (December through early February) and fall (late March through April) to the inch worm infestation and minnow runs during mid-summer, this rich area always has something to offer the visiting angler. Trips of any length (typically 6-10 fishing days) are custom designed for each client based on fishing preferences, trip timing, and budget. Many clients have taken advantage of mixing time at the top notch estancias with their miles of private access water and the more simple but quality overnight camp trips. The CLE team offers excellent guides, great meals and wines, and top quality equipment. They are one of the few outfitters in Argentina operating a full fleet of drift boats, which might not sound like much until you spend a day hung up on the straps and buckles of a raft. Whether you are enjoying a stay at one of the first class fishing estancias, fishing out of the charming town of San Martin de los Andes, or on a wilderness overnight float trip, CLE brings excellence, value, and a passion for insuring your trip is the best possible.

02/06/2025

When it all comes together ...

02/04/2025

On his second trip with us, Colin spent time on more than 25 miles of private water on the Malleo River. It doesn’t get better than that.

02/03/2025

Another gorgeous brown!
Very nice colors and markings on that one.

02/01/2025

Vibrant color on a spectacular brown! And not a bad view either.
Paul caught this trout on the Malleo during his third trip with us.

01/31/2025

The Limay has been on fire!
Paul joined us for what was his third trip with Chocolate Lab Expeditions, and this was just one of many impressive fish.

01/25/2025

A beautiful cliff backdrop and a nice big brown. We’ve been getting into some great fish this season.

01/21/2025

It always seems like these brief encounters just aren’t long enough.

01/18/2025

A hefty one!

Ph: Kelly Galloup's Slide Inn

01/15/2025

As far as we’re concerned, there’s no better place to be this time of year than on the bow of a drift boat in remote Patagonia.

Ph: Keith & Wendy Brauneis of River Summit Group

01/10/2025

When it starts getting cold in the U.S., things are just heating up here in Patagonia!

01/09/2025

Every trout holds a unique beauty that makes it so anglers simply cannot get enough.

Ph: Steve Schmidt

01/04/2025

A 24-inch brown on a dry fly!
This was an exciting moment for Mike.

01/03/2025

A good way to cool off at lunch!

01/01/2025

A man in his element.
Ron looks over the Limay River and devises a game plan.

Ph: Keith & Wendy Brauneis of River Summit Group

12/31/2024

Time for a little dry-dropper action ...

12/28/2024

A beautiful cliff backdrop and a nice big brown. We’ve been getting into some great fish so far this season.

12/27/2024

Unmistakable and captivating beauty — there is nothing like a rainbow trout.

Ph: Tim Harden Photography

12/22/2024

Making the most of a day off last season!

Address

PO Box 180
McAllister, MT
59740

Website

http://cleflyfishing.com/

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Videos

When it all comes together ...

Set! Wagy enjoyed a great father/son trip headhunting on the Chimehuin.

Trout action on terrestrials! It doesn’t get any better than this. Credit: Joseph Evans

Fishing an early caddis hatch at dawn on a beautiful morning on the Limay River ...

Net shaker! This giant trout definitely didn’t want to give up.

We like to kick back and enjoy the sunset every chance we get! Credit: Joseph Evans

Very cool! It’s not every day that you hook a fish with white llamas as witnesses.

All alone in the wilderness paradise of Patagonia!

Releasing a wild trout — such a satisfying feeling.

And off it goes ... Credit: Keith & Wendy Brauneis of River Summit Group.

A good hatch and risers all around! Now it’s a matter of where to cast first ...

A nice quiver of rods! Ron carefully affixed treasured tools to the hood of a truck before heading back to the lodge. Photo from Keith & Wendy Brauneis of River Summit Group.