02/11/2024
Argentina
Trout -January 3-10, 2026 and Dorado December 28-January 2
One or both trips..... experience it all, from the fishing to Tango, Malbec, Mate, and the pristine and varied beauty Argentina offers.
Trout
Your Patagonia fishing trip will begin at El Encuentro lodge on the banks of the Rio Futaleufu (also referred to as the Rio Grande) situated at the base of the Andes and across the river from a
beautiful national park. Anglers will have their choice to float the big waters of the Futaleufu that hold healthy rainbow and brown trout, or they may walk wade the Rio Corinto, Rio Percey the Rio Nanty Fall or the Rio Techa. Trophy lake fishing is available at Lago Futalaufquen, and Laguna
Larga. Their guides know all the various side channels and locations of deep pools that hold fish; they know where to encourage guests to wade fish and how to best reach large browns under
hidden banks. Private waters are also available; the team will assure you find what you are looking for in an Argentine experience.
e will then fish our way north to Los Alceres National Park and have another fine reception and dinner at Valle Del Carrileufu lodge. Fishing here includes several options to choose from! If you prefer float trips you can fish the Rio Carrileufu, the Rio Rivadavia, the Rio Arrayanes or the Rio Chubut. Wade fishing on the Rivadavia (spring creek) is also a great option. You can hunt large rainbows and browns at Lago Cholila, Rivadavia, Verde or Laguna Eduardo. These are prime summer dates so you will fish big dry fly patterns or utilize your nymph and streamer expertise.
Carrileufu Valley Lodge will give you the opportunity to see a significant portion of western side of the Chubut province with some breathtaking views and places. Carrileufu is located in the northern entrance to Los Alerces National Park, an area protected by the UNESCO organization and a World Heritage Site. Like our Redwood and Sequoias, the Alerce tree (the second longest living tree species in the world) is protected and only grows in this area. Some of these trees are over 2000 years old. Majestic mountains with glaciers formed these valleys resulting in crystal clear water -making every lake and river a perfect spot for sight fishing. You’ll watch the healthy and abundant trout cruising the rivers, pools and lake shores.
Dorado
The lodge is located on a high bank of the Parana river –surrounded by the jungle that separates Argentina and Paraguay. This part of the river includes more clear water fishing than other sections. Casting to Dorado in this circumstance is much like casting to Bonefish –and you often see the take! Dorado average 6-8 pounds although anglers do find much larger fish in the region. A few in the 30-40 lb range have been taken. There are also great opportunities to fish for Pira Pita and Pacu with dry fly action. Something many anglers return to focus on the following year at Pinti’s lodge.
The fishing day starts at 7:30 and we will return to the air conditioned lodge for lunch at noon. You’ll also have time for the obligatory Argentine siesta. We then go back out from 3:45 until 9ish PM (sunset). These hours offer the best fishing and give anglers a break from the sun during the hottest part of the day. Two anglers fish from a boat at the same time with platforms on either end of the boat. Guides use both trolling motors and push poles to allow both angers shots at many fish.
The main lodge has spectacular views of the Rio Parana and features a spacious common area with a pool table and full bar. Branching off the pool table/bar room is another common living space, nicely decorated and furnished with full couches and comfortable chairs, where anglers can relax with drinks and appetizers while enjoying the incredibly scenic views of the Rio Parana. There is also a separate TV, lounging, and fly tying room in the main building which is available for use.
This trip can be combined with the trout trip to Esquel, Argentina or done solo. Trip extensions are also available. [email protected] for details.
