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With two absolutely beautiful lodges, deliciously prepared meals, and experienced English speaking guides, this lodge provides world class trout fishing. Full accomodations including private bath. Patagonia, Chile Fly-fish for Rainbows and Browns
Give the southern hemisphere a try and fish in beautiful South America
Picacho Fishing Lodge is located in the spectacular beauty of the Chilean Patagonia, approximately 75 miles from the city of Coyhaique. Representatives from the lodge will meet you at the Balmaceda Airport near the city of Coyhaique and will transport you to the lodge via motor vehicle and for the last leg, a twenty-minute boat ride down the Picacho River.
You’ll enjoy fishing on Lake Roosevelt, casting dragonfly and other patterns towards the Juncales, or reed beds. Watching a huge rainbow or brown trout come to the surface like a missile to take one of these dragonfly patterns is breathtaking! An abundance of other rivers and lakes are also fished, providing a variety of opportunities. Big brown and rainbow trout in large numbers are the norm here and sight-casting to these fish is an amazing experience. Your fishing experience will be enhanced by your Chilean guides who are intimately familiar with the waters in the area and who will see that your stay at Picacho lodge will be your trip of a lifetime. The guides are proficient fly-fishermen themselves who are happy to make suggestions about fly patterns and tactics typically used here. Terrestrials, dry flies streamers, and nymphs are all effective here at various times of the season. Assistance with tackle, fly patterns and other gear will be available prior to your departure. Due to the severity of the surrounding landscape, areas on the River are accessed by Catamaran jet-boats, that will include both casting from the boats and wading.
The lodge is a beautiful building made from native wood and accommodates a maximum of 6 rods. All modern amenities are provided amidst the amazing scenery that is the Picacho River Valley, including semi-private baths and hot showers. Our guests will enjoy marvelous native Chilean foods, superb local wines, and a hot tub on the deck overlooking the river!
As you enjoy your adventure with Picacho Lodge, you are constantly surrounded by the absolutely amazing panorama of the Chilean Andes. The Picacho River valley has been largely uninhabited for hundreds of years, and a visit here is as though you’ve turned the clock back in time.
Trip Overview
- 7 day total trip duration with 6 days of fishing
- Trip originates in Coyhaique, which is served with connecting flights from Santiago, Chile's capital.
- Full accommodations at lodge including semi-private baths, hot showers, hot tub, native Chilean meals
- Fish and abundance of rivers and lakes accessible by jet boat
- Experienced english-speaking native Chilean guides, one guide for every two fishermen
Included
Your trip includes 7 nights / 6 full days at the lodge. Transportation from/to Balmaceda Airport is also includeded. The trip from Balmaceda Airport to the lodge takes approximately 2 ½ hours to the lodge via vehicle and boat. While at the lodge all meals and full accomodations are provided. A Chilean English fluent fishing guide is provided for every two anglers.
Not Included
Airfare to Coyhaique is not included nor is overnight accomodations in Coyhaique due to flight delays. Gratuities and any additional personal items. Fishing gear and associated equipment, as well as your fishing license which costs approximatley $50 US.
Fins and Furs Adventures is proud to offer the services of Picacho Lodge, where you’ll enjoy one of the premier fly-fishing experiences available anywhere in the world today. When most folks think of amazing fly-fishing for trout, Chile may not come to mind. You have to see this to believe it. The scenery alone is worth the trip and the fishing is nothing short of spectacular.
Assistance with air travel to this world-class fishing facility is provided upon request, as are gear lists, itinerary information and travel tips based on personal experience. Contact us today for information about this fantastic fishing lodge! Next year, you’ll call us to come back!