rivers we fish

The Chimehuin is a favorite for guides and guests alike! Running over 40 miles from the Huechulaufquen Lake to the Collon Cura River, this stream is filled with channels and structure. Its willow-lined banks, riffles, and drop-offs create great fishing conditions, especially on the lower section. Dry fly, nymphing, and streamers are all produce both rainbow and brown trout all season long.

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. Filled with bug life, matching the hatch becomes essential to catch the rainbows and browns that are anywhere from 15 to 20+ inches. The iconic Lanín volcano will be your backdrop along many stretches of this stream.

The Collón Curá is one of the largest rivers in the area, and offers a variety of fishing depending on the time of the season. It is well known for the minnow run in February, as well as the willow worm hatch and the abundance of pancora crabs, making it a fabulous environment for trout to live. There are also interesting mayfly hatches. Early in the season, streamer fishing can be very productive. With many different channels, riffles, deep pools and cut banks, the Collón Curá is highly populated with both rainbows and browns.

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.

The Aluminé River begins at Lago Alumine and runs for more than 80 miles before turning into the Collón Curá. 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

The Filo Hua Hum River runs for 10 miles, one of the shortest rivers in the area, 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.

The stunning Traful River is not a river for numerous fish but certainly a river to catch the 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.

The Caleufu River 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.