Chimehuin
The Chimehuin river begins at the Huechulaufquen Lake with its famous mouth, which is well known for its many trophy fish, near the base of the Lanín Volcano. It runs for more than 40 miles until the confluence with the Collon Cura river. The river divides into the upper and lower sections; the lower Chimehuin is the most productive water to fish with some of the best mayfly and caddis hatches you can get. Willow-banks, riffles, and drop offs create great fishing conditions. The river fishes very well with every technique - dry fly, nymphing and streamers. You can fish this river from Estancia Tipiliuke, a five star fishing lodge, or you can do an overnight as well.
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Malleo
The Malleo begins at Lago Tromen, a freestone river well known for its dry fly fishing. It flows for approximately 35 miles into the Rio Alumine. The water goes from fast to slow moving, and offers easy wading conditions. Rainbows and browns run from 15 to 20+ inches. Staying at Estancia San Huberto - the Olsen family´s ranch - you will be able to fish miles of private access with the best water and the best hatches in all the area of Patagonia. Matching the hatch becomes essential.
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Caleufu
The Caleufu is one of the prettiest rivers in the area, especially the first day of floating. It begins as a mountain stream running through a canyon with unique rock formations, and it gradually gives way to an open valley in a desert environment. From the beginning of the season thru early January the river is floatable and offers great quality fishing. The Caleufu is the only river in the region that holds more browns than rainbows. It can be floated spending one or two nights camping depending on the guest´s preference.
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Collon Cura
The rio Collon Cura is the largest river in the area and offers different types of fishing depending on the time of the season that you are there. It´s well known for the minnow runs, willow worms and pancora crabs, you can also have some really interesting mayfly hatches. Early in the season, streamer fishing can be super fun. With many different channels, riffles, deep pools and cut banks, the Collon Cura is highly populated with both rainbows and browns. The best way to fish is staying at Estancia Collon Cura, with the fastest and easiest access to the river.
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Alumine
Rio Alumine begins at Lago Alumine and runs for more than 80 miles before turning into the Collon Cura. Streamer fishing can be a good choice early in the season with high water, but later in the season, dry fly fishing can be very productive. The inch worms falling from the willows become an important meal for the hungry trout, making it the perfect time to find rainbows and big browns cruising under the willows tight to the banks.
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Filo Hua Hum
The Filo Hua Hum river runs for 10 miles, one of the shortest rivers in the area, located between two lakes (Lago Nuevo and Lago Filo Hua Hum) inside the Estancia Tres Lagos. The Filo is a very scenic river to fish, mainly for big browns. Sight fishing with big dry flies, like attractors and terrestrials, is the best way to fish this river. It's highly recommended for experienced anglers that enjoy challenging fishing since the fish are spooky and fly presentation is very important. The best time to fish here is December to late January.
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Limay
The Limay river is one of the best rivers in the world, and offers unique fly-fishing opportunities. It´s a tail-water fishery that flows out of Pichi Picun Leufu Dam, guaranteeing consistent flow, temperature, clarity and cleanliness of the water at all times, resulting in a large insect population. This constant food source supports a large healthy population of resident browns and rainbows. This huge river provides excellent fishing on dries, nymphs and streamers, with the possibility of catching trophy brown trout over thirty inches. We offer the opportunity to do two or three nights camping or staying at the brand new luxury Limay Lodge.
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Traful
The Traful river is not a river for numerous fish but certainly a river to catch a fish of a lifetime. In its crystal clear water, surround by an amazing valley, you will have the possibility to sight fish for trophy rainbows, browns, and landlocked salmon. Not a river for guests with little fishing experience, but for sure for those who like challenging fishing. Wading is the only option.
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