San Martín de los Andes · Neuquén · Argentina
Patagonia River Ranch
All-inclusive fly-fishing lodge in San Martín de los Andes, Argentina, offering week-long trips across six to seven Patagonian rivers for rainbow and brown trout using dry flies, streamers, and nymphs. Operates November through April during the Southern Hemisphere fishing season.
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All-inclusive fly-fishing lodge in San Martín de los...
Patagonia River Ranch sits in the foothills of Lanín National Park near San Martín de los Andes, with access to the Chimehuin, Caleufu, Collon Cura, Alumine, Malleo, and Quemquemtreu rivers—a diverse portfolio of productive Patagonian waters. The lodge accommodates up to 18 guests in nine rooms and runs seven-night all-inclusive packages that include lodging, all meals, daily guided fishing, tackle, and an open bar. The fishing calendar peaks November through April (Southern Hemisphere spring and summer), with November–December ideal for streamers and large dries targeting fish recovering from winter, January–February offering explosive dry-fly action on terrestrials during peak summer, and March–April bringing trophy brown trout into the streams as they prepare for winter. Guides employ a full spectrum of techniques—dry flies, nymphs, streamers, and wet wading—matched to seasonal conditions and river character.
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San Martín de los Andes · Neuquén · ArgentinaLocation
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Patagonia River Ranch
San Martín de los Andes, Neuquén, Argentina
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The fishing year at Patagonia River Ranch kicks off in November and December with the start of early summer. The trout, having recovered from winter, are eager to strike, making this period ideal for streamers, large dry flies, and nymphs targeting sizable trout. The Caleufu River, a guest favorite, is particularly productive during these months, offering both exceptional fishing and stunning scenery.\n\nJanuary and February usher in the full heat of Patagonian summer. Water levels recede and temperatures rise, creating perfect conditions for wet wading and an explosion of dry fly activity. Terrestrials like hoppers, ants, and beetles become prime targets, with guides expertly matching these hatches. Streamer fishing remains effective, especially on overcast days, and employing bead-head wooly buggers in the long riffles of the Chimehuin and Collon Cura rivers is a deadly tactic.\n\nAs autumn arrives in March and April, the landscape transforms with vibrant fall colors. This is when the large brown and rainbow trout, having moved from the lakes into the streams, go into a feeding frenzy to prepare for winter. While March can start with low water, spring thundershowers often replenish levels, leading to active, hungry fish. Dry fly fishing continues to be excellent, particularly in the shallows, and this season is prime time for targeting trophy brown trout with streamers across all the rivers.
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Streamer FishingAvailable
Dry Fly FishingAvailable
Nymph FishingAvailable
Wade FishingAvailable
Float FishingAvailable
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