Public and private rivers and lakes near Río Pico, in the heart of Chubut — brown and rainbow trout, by wading, floating, or boat.
Field notes
Duration
Full day
Level
All levels
Included
Lunch by the river or on the lake.
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See the full FAQIt is the main watercourse in the region, characterized by its high volume, sharp bends, and deep pools. It is famous for the quality of its brown and rainbow trout, offering excellent fishing both from drift boats and by wading.
See who offers this experienceIt is a highly coveted freshwater fish in sport fishing due to its fighting spirit and acrobatic leaps. It is easily recognized by the distinctive pink lateral stripe running along its silvery body with black spots. It adapts very well to both the fast rivers and deep lakes of the Patagonian region.
It stands out for its extraordinary beauty, characterized by vivid colors with red spots surrounded by blue halos and white-edged fins. It prefers the coldest, purest, and most oxygenated waters of mountain streams and high lagoons. It is a highly valued species for its great voracity and the subtlety required to catch it.
It is the most elusive and cunning species in Patagonia, famous for its wariness and for reaching giant sizes in large lakes. Its body displays golden and brown tones with very distinct red and black spots. It has strongly predatory habits, hunting large prey in the shadows of deep pools at dawn and dusk.
It is a crystal-clear, shallow watercourse ideal for technical wading. It stands out for its abundant population of medium-sized brook and rainbow trout in a steppe environment. It offers entertaining dry fly fishing in its distinct riffles.
Gigantic and breathtaking body of water, surrounded by dense Andean forests and towering mountain ranges. It is internationally recognized for its strong winds and for hosting hard-fighting brown and rainbow trout of extraordinary sizes, ideal for boat or shoreline fishing.
It is a small, dynamic mountain river characterized by its incredibly crystal-clear waters, cobblestone bottom, and low Andean forest surroundings. It is a perfect environment for walk-and-wade fishing, offering highly entertaining technical angling as you target brook and rainbow trout with dry flies in its fast riffles and shaded pools.
It is a narrow, wild stream that carves its way through the stone canyons of Cajón Grande. Its structure alternates fast gravel riffles with small pools hidden by dense streamside vegetation. Fishing here is a pure walk-and-wade experience, requiring very short, accurate casts with light gear to target rainbow and brook trout sheltering under the shadows of the rocks.
It is an open body of water surrounded by low rolling hills and steppe vegetation. It is ideal for shore wading or using motorized boats, targeting medium-sized rainbow trout along its loose-gravel beaches.
It is an untamed environment surrounded by pristine nature, featuring high reed-lined shores and extremely crystal-clear waters. It is fished primarily from boats or float tubes, allowing for thrilling sight-fishing for large rainbow trout.
It is a majestic lake surrounded by towering mountains and dense walls of reeds protecting its bays. It is fished exclusively from boats (drift boats or rafts), casting flies toward the vegetation edges where trophy-sized rainbow trout lurk.
A small, peaceful, and intimate corner, sheltered from the wind and surrounded by a serene landscape. It is perfect for float fishing from non-motorized rafts or anchored crafts, targeting rainbow and brook trout feeding near the surface.
It is a glacial lake framed by the edge of the Andean forest and mountain ranges. Its calm, deep waters are ideal for exploring from a boat, looking for excellent-sized rainbow and brown trout patrolling submerged logs.
The base camp
Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Rainbow Trout
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Brook Trout
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Brown Trout
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Pico River
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Pampa River
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Lake Vintter
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Nilson River
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Píldoras Creek
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Lake 1
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Lake 2
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Lake 3
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Lake 4
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
Lake 5
La Loma Lodge: Between the forest and the mountains, La Loma Lodge brings together timber construction and careful design, built for up to 8 guests and 2 guides. A space made to support the experience in the field, not compete with it.
The experience
From small creeks to big lakes, the variety is minutes apart. The guide decides each day based on how the week is fishing.
Standing in the water, reading every break in the surface before deciding where the fly lands.
Minutes from the river, a completely different rhythm: no current, no rush.
The guide decides each day's destination based on real water conditions, not a fixed itinerary.
After hours of reading the water, the moment that makes the wait worth it.
Standing in the water, reading every break in the surface before deciding where the fly lands.
Minutes from the river, a completely different rhythm: no current, no rush.
The guide decides each day's destination based on real water conditions, not a fixed itinerary.
After hours of reading the water, the moment that makes the wait worth it.