Argentina

Your Patagonia fishing trip will begin at El Encuentro lodge on the banks of the Rio Futaleufu (also referred to as the Rio Grande) situated at the base of the Andes. Anglers will have their choice to float the big waters of the Futaleufu that holds healthy rainbow and brown trout, or they may walk wade streams, spring creeks and private lakes in the area. There is also fishing just out the backdoor of the lodge, and anglers returning from a day of fishing can take advantage of the late evening hatch.

El Encuentro guides know all the various side channels and locations of deep pools that hold fish; they know where to encourage guests to wade fish and how to best reach large browns under hidden banks.

The El Encuentro lodge has been owned and operated by the Beale family for more than 30 years. We’ll experience Argentine culture with local wines offered daily at lunch and dinner, lamb and beef from local family markets, organic vegetables from their gardens and eggs from their own chickens. We’ll savor the authentic flavors of a traditional ‘Asado’ (Argentine BBQ) on the banks of the lovely Rio Futaleufu.

After fishing four days from the main lodge we will fish our way down to ‘Brook Trout Base Camp’ on the banks of the Rio Corcovado. There we can enjoy three nights of ’glamping’ in tents modeled after traditional African Safari camps. We have two full days to explore this remote area with our guides. Cast to beautiful pools of the Rio Corcovado or from the wild shores of Lago Vintter for large rainbows. Stalk trophy brook trout in the nearby Engano basin or sample private spring creeks or lakes for rainbow and browns in the Rio Pico area. Patagonia is famous for its very productive lakes that offer trophy trout. Throwing a damselfly out to entice these large fish makes for exciting takes and hook-ups!

This trip is designed to offer great fishing, scenery, local color and an authentic Argentine experience. Trip extensions are available.