Northern Patagonia Lodge is located on the banks of the upper Chimehuin River, Argentina and close to other top Patagonia rivers. Overlooking the cascading Chimehuin River, Northern Patagonia Lodge boasts front-door access to the greatest diversity of trout water in northern Patagonia. Or sojourn farther afield and sample many of the fabled waters that put Patagonia on the fly fishing map of the world. Brown, rainbow and brook trout, along with landlocked salmon all thrive here. You will wade, float, and fish by horseback or vehicle-access, depending on your daily preferences.

The area is also home to more than 20 trout rich lakes, feeding a network of notable rivers that attract fly fishers from around the world. Lake fishing is a favorite pastime among Argentine fly fishers. Why? Because it’s fun and challenging and, most of all, you can catch a trophy trout: be it a brown, rainbow, or brook trout. The areas lakes include the Tromen, Huechulafquen, Epulafquen, Verde, Curruhe. The Alumine is the major river artery, which receives water from tributaries such as the Pulmari, Quillen, Ruca Choroi, Malleo, Pilo lil, and Catan lil. At its confluence with the Catan lil the Alumine becomes the Collon Cura, which also receives water from the Chimehuin, Quemquemtreu, and Caleufu rivers until it drains into Piedra del Aguila Reservoir.

To get to Northern Patagonia Lodge fly to Buenos Aires International Airport and board a domestic flight to Chapelco Airport in San Martin de los Andes, located 45 kilometres (28 miles) from Northern Patagonia Lodge. Alternatively, you can fly to Bariloche Airport, located 225 kilometres (140 miles) from Northern Patagonia Lodge. The lodge is located on the boundaries of the 1.5 million acre Lanin National Park, offering a majestic landscape dominated by the towering 11,300 foot Lanin Volcano adorned with snow. Constructed in 2008 this beautifully-appointed lodge can accommodate 10 guests in five large bedrooms, each with a private bathroom. The lodge also features two common living rooms, a reading/internet room, open kitchen, and a large dining area where our guests enjoy delicious meals. Northern Patagonia Lodge does not have a set schedule; therefore, rates for stays from four nights/three days up to seven nights/six days are available. Non-fishing rates are also available.

What’s included:

The number of nights lodging and days fishing specified in your package, all meals, all wine, beer and local spirits at the lodge and roundtrip transfers from San Martin de los Andes airport to the lodge.