As fishing slows close to home, the Patagonian season is starting to heat up. By New Year, the hopper fishing will be in full swing and anglers can experience what many consider to be the finest remaining trout fishery on the planet. If you are considering planning a trip to Argentina or Chile in pursuit of big, wild brown trout, trophy rainbows at Jurassic Lake, or golden dorado in northern Argentina, availability is limited in 2024! Contact Yellow Dog to take advantage of these openings and in some cases, rare discounted rates!
Cinco Rios and Estancia Del Zorro
Coyhaique - Chile
Cinco Rios Lodge and Estancia del Zorro are both world-class angling destinations that offer exceptional trout fishing, knowledgeable and experienced guides, fine cuisine, and comfortable accommodations.
Dates Available:
- Jan 27-Feb 3 - 2 Spots
- Feb 17-24 - 2 Spots
- Feb 24-March 2 - 8 Spots
- March 2-9 - 4 Spots
- March 9-16 - 10 Spots
Rates: $6,500 per person
Estancia de los Rios
Coyhaique - Chile
With so much private water available guests fish well-rested water each day without fishing the same water twice or seeing another soul. Combined with well-appointed accommodations, excellent meals, and welcoming Chilean hospitality Estancia de Los Rios is a must-fish destination for dry fly fishing enthusiasts seeking solitude in the vast and beautiful Patagonian wilderness.
Dates Available:
- Feb 24-March 2 - 4 Spots
- March 2-9 - 6 Spots
- March 9-16 - 6 Spots
- March 16-23 - 6 Spots
- March 23-30 - 10 Spots
Rates: $6,600 per person (For bookings confirmed in December, the following discounts apply: 2+ rods = 10% discount, 4+ rods = 15% discount, 6+ rods = 20% discount)
Martin Pescador Lodge
Los Lagos - Chile
Martin Pescador’s incredibly diverse program gives anglers the opportunity to fish twelve world-class rivers, eight lakes, and numerous streams throughout the region for rainbow and brown trout, and depending on the time of the season, the occasional salmon or sea-run brown trout.
Dates Available:
- Dec 30-Jan 6, 2024 (Discounted to $6,500 per person)
- Jan 27-Feb 3 - 2 Spots
- Feb 3-10 - 4 Spots
- Feb 10-17 - 2 Spots
- Feb 24-March 2 - 4 Spots
- March 2-9 - 6 Spots
- March 9-16 - 8 Spots
- March 16-23 - 6 Spots
- March 23-30- 2 Spots
Rates: $8,099 per person
Magic Waters Lodge
Coyhaique - Chile
Magic Waters Lodge is situated in a beautiful mountain valley surrounded by glacier-studded peaks overlooking a lush forest within the Asyen region of Chilean Patagonia. The Lodge’s carefully-selected location is within easy reach of the coastal rainforests and the arid eastern Patagonian steppe, which provide guests with an incredible opportunity to experience a diverse cross-section of the area’s amazing natural beauty and pristine trout waters.
Dates Available:
- Dec 30- Jan 6, 2024 - 6 spots at 20% off
Standard Rates: $6,500 per person
Patagonia Baker Lodge
Coyhaique - Chile
A sister operation to the well-known Magic Waters Lodge, Patagonia Baker Lodge resides on one of the most beautiful pieces of water in all of the region. Built on the banks of the vibrant turquoise waters of the Rio Baker, the lodge is spacious and welcoming despite being located in an incredibly remote portion of Coyhaique.
Dates Available:
- Dec 30-Jan 6 - 4 Spots at 20% off
- Jan 6-13 - 4 Spots at 20% off
Standard Rates: $7,500 per person
River of Dreams
Coyhaique - Chile
After years of dreaming about the mythical Blanco River, Magic Waters Lodge put the time and hard work needed to explore and gain reasonable access to this amazing and untouched system and created the River of Dreams Basecamp. With exclusive overland access to the valley and no possibility of accessing the area by jetboat, Magic Waters guests have over thirty miles of some of the most beautiful, untouched, and wild trout water all to themselves.
Dates Available:
- Jan 13-20 - 4 Spots at 20% off
Standard Rates: $7,500 per person
Patagonian Basecamp Lodge
Aysen - Chile
Situated on the banks of the majestic Rio Palena, the Patagonian BaseCamp Lodge serves as a comfortable, elegant “home away from home” for visiting anglers. The Lodge is centrally located in close proximity to world-class fishing on numerous waters and a variety of distinctly unique river systems. The trout – both browns and rainbows – are wild and have found their own natural balance in numbers and sizes.
Dates Available:
- Jan 14-21 - 2 Spots
- Feb 4-11 - 2 Spots
- Feb 18-25 - 4 Spots
- March 3-10 - 4 Spots
- March 17-24 - 6 Spots
Rates: $7,995 per person
Chocolate Lab Expeditions
Neuquen - Argentina
Based out of the San Martin and Junin de los Andes area of northern Patagonia, Ron and Vanessa Sorensen’s Chocolate Lab Expeditions offers custom trip itineraries that combine exceptional guiding, Argentine estancia accommodations, quick access to fishing, and heartwarming hospitality.
Dates Available:
- Feb 12-20 - 4 Spots
Rates: $6,990 per person
Las Pampas Lodge
Chubut - Argentina
Tucked away in the remote Rio Pico region, Las Pampas Lodge provides a diverse collection of wade and float fisheries to explore. Friendly staff and an intimate lodge atmosphere welcome guests as part of the family. Knowledgeable local guides lead anglers to rainbow, brown and brook trout living in spring creeks, lakes, and small to mid-sized freestone rivers.
Dates Available:
- Feb 10-17 - 2 Spots
- March 2-9 - Spots
- March 16-23 - 2 Spots
Rates: $6,800 per person
Carrileufu River Lodge
Chubut - Argentina
This operation is perfectly positioned to take advantage of the region’s terrific fishing opportunities. Storied places like Los Alerces National Park and famed rivers such as the Rivadavia, Arrayanes, Carrileufu, and Chubut are all within easy driving distance. Furthermore, quick access to several floats on the Carrileufu River offers world-class fishing just minutes from the lodge.
Dates Available:
- March 2-9 - 8 Spots (offering $850 discount)
Standard Rates: $5,950 per person
Golden Dorado River Cruiser
Entre Rios - Argentina
A game-changer for the golden dorado scene in northern Argentina, the mothership offers unprecedented access to the Paraná River and Entre Rios delta system. The mothership travels up and down the Paraná River system following the migration and mass numbers of dorado throughout the season. Guests staying on the mothership will have access to most remote waters and therefore unpressured dorado, something that really makes a difference when fishing for golden dorado.
Dates Available:
- Jan 6-10 - 4 Spots
- Jan 20-27- 4 Spots
- Jan 27-Feb 3 - 6 Spots
- Feb 8-15 - 6 Spots
- Feb 24-29 - 6 Spots
- March 3-10 - 7 Spots
- March 30-April 6 - 4 Spots
Rates: $4,950 per person
Estancia Laguna Verde
Jurassic Lake - Argentina
Located on the remote, southern coast of Jurassic Lake (Lake Strobel), the Estancia offers the chance to experience some of the largest rainbow trout in the world amidst rugged, untouched landscapes. In a part of Patagonia that is considered very distant and removed, this is the finest option for great guides, huge fish and very comfortable amenities.
Dates Available:
- Dec 30-Jan 6 - 4 Spots
- Jan 20-27 - 6 Spots
- March 16-23 - 3 Spots
- April 6-13 - 6 Spots
- April 13-20 - 6 Spots
Rates: $6,500 per person
