Two anglers fly fishing on a windswept lake in Chilean Patagonia
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Fly Fishing in Chilean Patagonia

All-inclusive fly fishing expeditions for wild trout & salmon in Aysén, Chilean Patagonia.

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The Fishing

Angler holding a large brown trout beside a river in Chilean Patagonia

The waters of Aysén hold wild brown and rainbow trout in some of the most pristine, uncrowded fishing in Patagonia. In a single trip you'll fish three distinct types of water — each with its own style, rhythm and reward.

Practice Catch & release only
Season Oct 12 – May 7
Average size 16–22 in

LakesStreamers

Streamers and sinking lines for hard-fighting trout in deep, clear water.

LagoonsSight-fishing

Stalk and sight-fish cruising trout across still, hidden lagoons.

RiversDry fly

Dry flies to eager trout on lively little rivers and spring creeks.

The trout we target average 16 to 22 inches, with real chances at fish over 25 inches. A good part of the day is fished from the boat, where you cover the best water — but on smaller waters and certain spots, wading is simply the better way to fish them. Your guide reads the day and picks.

Choosing Your Dates

The 2026–2027 season runs 12 October to 7 May, and it shifts as the dates move, opening different scenarios for different ways of fishing. We take you to the best water for your dates, so the week stays varied and every day you get to know new water.

October – NovemberPost-spawn trout, less fishing pressure

Lakes and rivers running high. Trout come out of the spawn hungry and not especially selective, with almost no fishing pressure on them yet — so these are the dates where we can aim for the most fish in a day. An ideal time to work small streamers to trout feeding along the banks.

December – FebruaryTrout feeding on the surface

The steadiest weather of the year and light that holds late into the evening. The fish comes up and you see the whole thing — the decision, the take, the turn. The most visual fishing we do.

March – AprilBig browns preparing to spawn

The big browns start getting ready to spawn, turning more aggressive and territorial. This is streamer fishing on a big scale — the time to go after the trout of your life.

Tell us what kind of fishing you have in mind and we'll build the trip around the dates that fit. Nothing specific in mind? Take a look at our scheduled trips.

Wild trout cruising over weed beds in a clear Patagonian lagoon, seen from the bank

Aysén, Chilean Patagonia

Getting here

Fly into Balmaceda (BBA), the airport serving the Aysén region, usually via Santiago (SCL). We pick you up on arrival day and take you back on departure day. Airport transfers and all ground transport during the trip are included — your flights are not.

The weather

Aysén weather is famously changeable — bright sun, wind and passing rain can all turn up in one day, so layers are your friend. We fish rain or shine: the guide adapts the plan, and we base ourselves strategically so there is always fishable water.

Catch & release

We fish catch and release, only. These are wild, self-sustaining trout populations in uncrowded water, and keeping them that way is the whole point.

Small groups

Four anglers, one guide per two, and one group at a time. Your Chilean fishing license is included and we arrange it — one less thing to sort out before you travel.

Two fishing catarafts beached on the shore of a Patagonian lake below snow-dusted mountains

What's Included

On all our trips.

Guides

Expert bilingual guides — one per two anglers — who know every river, hatch and hidden pool.

Transfers

Airport pickup and all ground transport between rivers and stays.

Accommodation & Meals

Comfortable lakeside accommodation and chef-prepared meals, all included.

Wines & Drinks

Local wines and all drinks included throughout your stay.

Want to join us,
still have questions?

Tell us your dates, your group and the fishing you're after — we'll come back with a real plan.

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