Patagonia fly fishing: The spectacular glacier covered peaks and lush green valleys of the Futaleufu area provide a stunning backdrop for your fishing pleasure. First class lodging and meals, along with easy access to our favorite fishing waters will create an experience to remember.

We have a variety of rafts to choose from, all with comfortable set-ups for two fishermen per boat, plus your guide.

The Rio Puelo is a fantastic scenic float trip which transects the Andes, flowing from near El Bolson, Argentina, to the Pacific Ocean in Chile. Featuring big panoramic vistas, incredible fishing, and hikes to waterfalls and virgin forests with trees thousands of years old, this river is perfect for those who want to experience the backcountry of Chile without too many rapids.

         The river is mostly swiftly moving flat water with a few mild rapids. Every corner offers a new spectacular view of snowy peaks and forested mountains. We will camp on beaches and green meadows, with plenty of time for hiking, fishing, and relaxing in camp. Cultural exchanges abound, as we stop occasionally to buy bread and veggies from the friendly locals, as well as arrange a roast lamb dinner.

         One of the highlights of the trip is the portage by ox-cart and horses, where we will walk the easy four-mile trail, overlooking the deep canyon full of big rapids which has kept out all previous rafting trips.

A new road is being pushed into this roadless valley, and development is not far behind. Join us now to experience this hidden valley before it drastically changes.

         This is an exclusive journey, as we have pioneered this trip, and are still the only outfitters who operate here. 

You have the option of camping, or we can arrange to stay in lodges.     Add on more days for more fishing.

      We will meet you in Bariloche for a 2 hour scenic drive through the Andes to Lago Puelo, where we will stay in a delux cabin.   

Day 1-After an early breakfast, we will cross Lago Puelo(1/2 hour), a National Park, and arrive at the river. Your guides will prepare the boats for our descent to the Pacific Ocean, and we will float a few kilometers to Lago Inferior, where a motor boat will be waiting to tow us across this small mountain lake, stopping to walk up the hill to get our passports stamped with our Chilean Visa. A few kilometers down the river we will find a nice beach to camp and the guides will cook a wholesome meal, while you try out the fishing.

Day 2- A short trip down river and we come to a class V canyon too big to raft. No problem, as our friends there will help us portage with their ox cart and horses the 5 miles of easy trail, overlooking the spectacular canyon along the way, with views of the powerful rapids and crystal clear water.

       The more adventurous can climb down into the canyon and cast a few next to the powerful rapids.

       After our walk, we will camp on a beach, where the incredible fishing will impress even the most experienced.

Day 3- Rafting the mellow river, you will have the oportunity to fish from the raft once again, as your guide slows down enough for a few casts into each trout filled eddy. After a few kilometers, we pass the Rio Ventisquero(Glacier), which turns the Rio Puelo a beautiful turquoise.  We will make camp on a grassy bench, with a lamb roast for dinner.

Day4 - Today we will have some class II and III, medium sized rapids, when we pass through the narrow El Porton(Gate) Canyon, with waterfalls cascading off the rocky walls, and float our way to Lago Tagua Tagua for camp.

There are pools here filled with huge trout and salmon-

Day 5- The local Ferry will take us across the lake, and we will continue down river, passing some of the best scenery and fishing of the trip, with views of the glacier covered Volcan Yate, and several fun small rapids. Arriving at Reloncavi Fjord, on the Pacific Ocean, will complete our trip.

      A fantastic trip by raft and kayak, crossing the Andes from Argentina to the Pacific Ocean in Chile. This beautiful valley, oriented to the sunny north, with a warm, dry microclimate, is far from roads, and surrounded by marvelous mountain landscapes.

       We will start our trip in Lago Puelo National Park, crossing various lakes with the pristine river flowing in between. During our journey to the Pacific, we will have the most incredible views of the Andes mountains, with numerous opportunities to hike and horse ride trails through ancient forests.

       This roadless valley has not seen the depredations of civilization, maintaining the mountain culture of the original Huaso pioneers, who are very friendly and open. Thanks to the remoteness, the trout and salmon fishing is unbelievable and abundant.

Rio Figueroa - This five day float combines whitewater and long calm stretches for an incredible mix of adventure and fishing. From Lago Verde near the Argentine border, to Lago Roselot, we will raft 60 kilometers of premier flyfishing water, including seldom fished wilderness canyons, where wild rapids keep out the timid. Camping on beaches, eating fine foods such as the traditional sheep roast, and relaxing under the canopy of the native forest will round out this classic rafting trip.

We have been boating and fishing this Chilean river since 1995, and our local knowledge is very helpful. Inquire about the lodge option.