Out here, it’s silence, wind, and wild trout.
No highways. No fences. Just rivers carving through the Andes—and the cast that might change everything.
Patagonia isn’t just a place. It’s a rhythm. And for those who chase trout on the fly, it’s the final frontier.
A Fly Fisher’s Dream – Patagonia Trout Fishing
Patagonia is legendary for a reason. Endless freestones, spring creeks, and glacial lakes—all holding brown, rainbow, and brook trout in waters so clear, it feels like fishing through glass.
Whether you’re drifting dry flies under the gaze of condors or stalking edges on foot with streamers, every day out here feels like a privilege. This is technical, rewarding fishing in a setting so wild it humbles you.
North vs South: Two Versions of Paradise
Northern Patagonia (around Bariloche and San Martín de los Andes) offers:
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Classic float trips on famous rivers like the Limay and Malleo
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Volcanic landscapes, lenga forests, dry fly-friendly conditions
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Luxurious estancias and remote camp options
Southern Patagonia brings something rawer:
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Wind-swept plains and huge skies
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Lakes and rivers loaded with heavy browns
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Fewer people, more solitude
Both are fly fishing at its best. The difference is just flavor.
What You’ll Need
We use 6-weight rods with floating lines for dry fly and nymph work, plus sink-tips for streamers. Think:
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Elk hair caddis
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Rubber-legged nymphs
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Articulated streamers for aggressive browns
Bring a good pair of waders, solid felt boots, and a readiness for all four seasons in a day. Patagonia doesn’t follow forecasts.
When to Come
The season runs from November to May, with:
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November–December: High water, aggressive fish, explosive streamer fishing
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January–February: Prime dry fly conditions
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March–May: Fall colors, spooky browns, low water and technical sight fishing, big brown trouts.
We match the timing and location to your fishing style and ambition.
The Experience Beyond the River
The rivers are wild, but the rest is seamless.
With The Angler Company, you’ll return each evening to fire-lit lodges, hand-picked wines, and cuisine rooted in Patagonia’s traditions.
Our trips are tailor-made, not cookie-cutter. Because serious fishing deserves serious attention to detail.
Fly Fishing in Patagonia Is a Calling
You don’t end up here by accident.
You come because you want something real.
Let’s make it happen.
