Patagonia Basecamp

Patagonian Basecamp is located  on the banks of the Rio Palena and is reached by charter flight from Puerto Montt.   This lodge offers world class fly fishing for wild trout, and Chinook salmon an area of unbelievable natural beauty - snow-capped mountains, evergreen forests and turquoise coloured rivers. The Basecamp  accommodates up to 12 guests in six double rooms with private bathrooms and lovely views of the river.

Excellent fishing programmes are offered and a 10 night stay with 9 days fishing is highly recommended.   7 night stays will be accommodated at the Basecamp and fishing the Rosselot, Lower Figueroa, Claro/Quinto, Yelcho, Palena, and tributaries to them as well as some of the lakes around the lodge.   During a 10 night stay you will fish the waters around the Basecamp and enjoy an overnight float trip on the Rio Palena staying in a comfortable tented wilderness camp on the River and 2 or 3 nights at The Temple Camp where you will stay in spacious igloo-shaped tents on the banks of the Rio Figueroa with spectacular views .   In December you will be able to fish for Chinook salmon and trout.

Other Activities

Watching wildlife, rafting, drifting, canoeing, hiking, horse riding and mountain biking.

Prices are per person sharing a twin room for 7 nights.

Price Includes: Internal flight to Puerto Montt.   7 or 10 nights at the Lodge with 6 or 9 days' guided fishing, all meals, wine and soft drinks.

Not Included: International flights, meals on your first night, gratuities and items of a personal nature.

Patagonia Baker Lodge 

Patagonia Baker Lodge 273 km south of Balmaceda, is located on the Rio Baker in spectacular mountain scenery .  It has six double rooms with private bathrooms and lovely views of the river. You will be  fishing on the Baker and Cochrane Rivers.

Other Activities

Horse riding, rafting, trekking and sightseeing.

Prices are per person sharing a twin room for 7 nights.

Price Includes: Internal flight to Puerto Montt.  7 nights at the lodge with 6 days' guided fishing, all meals, wine and soft drinks.

Not Included: International flights, meals on your first night, gratuities and items of a personal nature.

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

Birdwatching and relaxing.

Prices are per person, sharing a twin room for 7 nights.

Price 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.

Torres Del Paine, Southern Chile

Fishing in the Torres del Paine National Park near Punta Arenas is excellent for brown and rainbow trout in little-known waters like the Serrano, Penitente and Holenberg Rivers. 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]

Prices are per person sharing a twin room, for 7 nights. Non fishing rates available on request.

Price Includes: Private transfers to/from Punta Arenas and throughout trip, twin share accommodation for 7 nights, all meals as listed, all fishing, option of riding where stated, luggage transfers, entrance and river fees, and fishing equipment.

Not Included: Flights, airport taxes, meals not listed, gratuities and items of a personal nature