Patagonia
Chile offers an incredible wealth of cold, clear ultra-productive trout rivers suitable for anglers of all skill levels. Photo: valatkinson.com
Chilean Patagonia
Patagonian Basecamp
La Posada de los Farios
Deep within the seldom-visited Aysén Province of Chilean Patagonia, there is a special lodge perfectly suited to anglers looking for remote, off-the-beaten-path fishing. Marcel and Carolina Sijnesael built their dream lodge on the banks of the Rio Palena with a vision to show anglers the secluded beauty and bounty of Patagonia. Here, anglers will fish a wide range of systems from rafts and jet boats targeting wild rainbows and browns. Most of the fish will range from 14 to 20 inches, with 20-plus-inch fish caught daily, 24-plus-inch fish caught weekly, and a few fish over 30 inches netted each season. In addition to a great lodge experience, Marcel’s guests get to overnight at established and well-appointed riverside out-camps, making for a most memorable Chilean adventure. Rate: $6,995 per person for a 7 night/6 day package
Rex Bryngelson is one of the early pioneers who came to Chile in search of whitewater and adventure. He discovered incomparable rivers with remarkable fly fishing, a sense of place, true love, and his life’s work. The end result is La Posada de Los Farios (The Inn of the Brown Trout), located on the banks of the Rio Cisnes. Here in the heart of Chile’s greatest trout-fishing region, the options are nearly endless: productive floats on nearby rivers, small technical spring creeks, seldom-fished high-country lakes, and excursions into remote coastal systems. La Posada de Los Farios is the perfect blend of homestyle Chilean hospitality and high-quality fly fishing. Rate: $4,350 per person for a 7 night/6 day package
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