Coyhaique Area/Chile (www.lapasarela.cl) & (www.heartofpatagonia.com)
We represent two lodges in this area. One is La Pasarela which is very close to town and rests on the banks of the Rio Simpson. 
This lodge is ideally located and gives anglers a variety of angling choice as there are rivers and lakes in all directions from the lodge. The name Coyhaique literally means "meeting of rivers" in the native tongue. Our head guide, Claudio Ramos, is one of the best, most personable guides I know and he partners with several other excellent guides to accommodate for groups up to 8 anglers. The second lodge is Heart of Patagonia Lodge which is more remote and is very close to the confluence of the Rio Simpson and Rio Manihuales. There might not be as much angling choice from this location but it is closer to the rivers you are most likely to fish, particularly if you want to float, and offers a more comfortable, intimate setting. Within an hour's drive of either lodge there are dozens of rivers that are loaded with wild brown and rainbow trout that are eager to take a fly. Some are small, intimate streams that support large populations of native trout that range in size from 10-17 inches, while others, such as the lower Simpson, Manihuales and Aisen, are large freestone rivers that harbor trophy trout. For the angler who wants to fish a different river everyday, this is your place. The angling options in this area are varied and spectacular and our lodge puts you right in the center of it all. The Rio Simpson offers some of the best "match the hatch" dry fly fishing of any river in Chile. As an added bonus, despite the fact that there are several lodge operations in this area, it is unlikely that you will see another fisherman, especially when on foot in some of the "lesser known" streams and tributaries. Keep in mind it is very possible to combine this area with the Rio Baker area which is about a 4 hour drive.
Rio Baker Area/Chile
The Rio Baker is a huge river that supports an incredible population of rainbow trout 
that average 16-17 inches with many in the 19-24 inch range. Mostly they are not difficult to catch and can be seen feeding on dries and caddis pupa in huge back eddies. Some of the larger fish provide challenging dry fly fishing in quiet waters near shore. There are also large gravel bars with productive down stream riffles where a good nymph fisherman can have a field day. The lodge in this area is gorgeous and sits on one of the largest lakes in South America. The fishing in front of the lodge is excellent and there are both trophy browns and rainbows to be caught in a large channel that runs for a short distance between two lakes. In addition to the Rio Baker, and the fishing in front of the lodge, there is a technical river that fishes much like a spring creek. The fishing can be tough here but the rewards are great and it supports huge browns and rainbows that range in size from 4-10 pounds. Keep in mind it is very possible to combine fishing in this area with the Coyhaique area by means of a 4 hour drive.
Rio Paloma/Chile (www.palomariverlodge.com)
To get to Paloma River Lodge you fly into Balmaceda and will be picked up by a representative of the lodge. 
This is a newly renovated facility overlooks the Rio Paloma and the fishing is superb right in front of the lodge. Head guide, Felipe, is and extremely capable and charming guide who knows his fishery well. Known for its terrestrial fishing, the Paloma is a gin clear river with a fantastic population of good sized brown and rainbow trout. The Paloma has every kind of water type you could ask for. There are canyon sections, long runs, pocket water, undercut banks, structure, and numerous channels and braids. The river and lodge surroundings are some of the most beautiful in all of Chile. There are excellent fishing choices here with several very productive small streams, a spring creek, numerous lakes and river mouths. Aside from the fishing, you will get a feeling of remoteness and are not likely to see other fishermen. The meals prepared by the lodge staff are magnificent and the deserts delicious. Paloma River Lodge caters to small groups of 4 to 6 anglers so you will get superior service in an intimate setting. The rooms are single occupancy, with the exception of couples, and each has its own private bath.
Rio Picacho Area/Chile (www.picacholodge.com)
This is the most remote lodge that I know of in South America. After landing in Balmaceda, you will be greeted by the staff and transferred to the lodge 
via a 4x4 vehicle and then by a 40 minute boat ride down the Rio Picacho. The lodge sits on a bend in the river and you will be surrounded by virgin forests, gin clear wather, majestic mountains and there will be no other fishermen around you.The Picacho guides are intimate with the rivers and lakes of the area, hard working and some of the most professional I have met in Chile. A new, expanded lodge was just completed and, given its frontier setting, could not be more comfortable and luxurious. In addition to the lodge, there is a very comfortable spike camp located at the mouth (boca) of Rio Roosevelt where it enters into Lago Roosevelt. For those anglers that are looking for complete isolation and want to get away from civilization for a while, this is the place. Aside from the remoteness, the fishing in this area is fantastic. You have several rivers to walk and wade, verious stretches of the Picacho to float and tremendous lake fishing where big browns will inhale mouse pattrerns. You will be treated to superb wines and fine gourmet meals by a very gracious and courteous staff.
Lago Yelcho Area/Chile
(www.chaitenlodge.com) & (www.martinpescadorfishing.com)
Angling in the Andes represents two superb lodges to service this magnificent area. Chaiten Lodge, built in 2007, is right on the Rio Yelcho and is owned and operated by North Americans who are eager to make a name for themselves. 
The guides are young and enthusiastic and have 3 years guiding experience on the Yelcho. They have a professional chef, a fleet of brand new boats, and a gorgeous new lodge. The other operatin I have chosen is Martin Pescador which has two lodges, one on the upper Rio Yelcho (Puerto Cardenas Lodge) and the other on the Palena (La Junta Lodge). This gives anglers the option of fishing two very different areas on a week of fishing.
These lodges are high end and run by one of the areas most knowledgable and seasoned guides, Frans Jansen. Frans has been guiding the Yelcho area for over a decade and his operation is first class with top shelf accommodations, english speaking guides, and elegant dinning. The Lago Yelcho area is one of my personal favorites to fish in Chile because it offers skilled anglers legitimate chances of catching browns and rainbows over 10 pounds. Aside from having Trophy trout, the setting is drop dead gorgeous, and is surrounded by virgin forests, glaciers, and volcanoes. Most of the fishing is done out of boats, either on the mighty Rio Yelcho, or surrounding lakes. In order to catch the huge browns of the Rio Yelcho you most likely will need a 7 or 8 weight rod, a sink tip line and a streamer between 4-8 inches long. The dry fly fishing can be amazing in the lakes with dragon fly patterns and rainbows rise consistently in the Yelcho's back eddies to small mayflies and caddis. The trout in the back eddies are clear to see and average between 16-22 inches. There are also a couple of rivers that flow into an estuary that at certain times of year, are loaded with large rainbows and steelhead from 4 to 15 pounds.
Early and late season, you may also have chances at catching Chinook, Atlantic, and Coho salmon.
Junin de los Andes Area/Argentina (www.andesoutfitters.com)
The Junin area is probably the most famous area to fish in South America and made popular by famous anglers such as Joe Brooks, Earnie Swibert, and Billy Pate. It is known for its superb dry fly fishing, fishing diversity and in some places, such as the boca of the Chimehuin, legendary trout. 
It is famous here for good reason, because there are a tremendous number of rivers to fish, including large floatable rivers like the Limay, Limay Medio, Collon Cura, Alumine, Chimehuin, and Caleufu. All of these can be waded in certain areas and they contain fantastic fish populations of both brown and rainbow trout in the 14-22 inch class, with of course, chances at much larger specimens. The Malleo has been called “the crown jewel” because of its fantastic dry fly fishing and amazing scenery. This is a walk and wade river with browns and rainbows that are rising to hatching insects more often than not. Andes Outfitters, run by Martin Carranza who is a charming host who will have you laughing with his wry sense of humor, has some talented, hard working guides that know how to put clients into fish. Martin is in the process of building a new lodge on a beautiful, remote piece of land on the upper Chimehuin and it will be ready for the 2009 season. Martin has years of experience in fishing the rivers around Junin, but because his new lodge is brand new, he will be offering an introductory price of $2,950 in its first year of operation. Another alternative to fishing with Andes Outfitters is to fish out of some of the most well established, high end lodges in all of Patagonia. Angling in the Andes and Dreamcast Patagonia, will customize a week of fishing in the Junin area, utilizing as many has four (4) of these superb lodges. You will have the choice of San Huberto Lodge (www.sanhubertolodge.com.ar) which has 20 miles of private water on the upper Malleo, Collon Cura Lodge which has 25 miles of private access water on the Collon Cura, Tipiliuke Lodge (www.tipiliuke.com) which is a gorgeous ranch with 12 miles of private access waters around the Chimehuin, and Estancia Quemquemtreu (www.quemquemtreu.com) which is huge estancia on the Collon Cura with 30 miles of private access. All of these lodges provide the utmost in hospitality, accommodations, cuisine and fine wine. Any combination of these lodges and local hosterias can be combined, so the price per week will vary from $550-$650 per day. Please keep in mind, with the exception of the Malleo, that this “private access” water can be fished legally by anyone willing to put in a boat from above these large Estancias. In reality, however, very few do because of the very long floats and camping required. In summary, these high end, private access lodges, will provide you with a feeling of solitude and remoteness not found on the more accessible public waters of the area.
Esquel/Choila Area/Argentina (www.esqueloutfitters.com)
There is no question that the team of guides and staff employed by Esquel Outfitters is one of the best I have seen in Patagonia. 
They are a professional organization that is 100% focused on insuring the well being of its guests. They fish a huge cross section of rivers and lakes over a large geographic area, so where you fish and stay will depend on your interests as an angler. Choices are varied and include the Rio Pico/Corcovado region, the Esquel Region, and the rivers around Cholila and Los Alerces National Park. You could spend three (3) weeks fishing with Esquel Outfitters and not repeat a river or lake the whole time. In addition to the excellent lodges utilized, you will also have the opportunity to do some first class camping. Some of the rivers you might fish include the Rivadavia, Nant Y Fall, Rio Frey, Carrileufu, Futalafu (Rio Grande), Chubut, Guiljiana, Arroyo Pescado, Corcovado and Rio Pico. The lakes and rivers around Los Alerces National Park near Cholila provide stunning scenery you are not likely to forget. The trout will range in size for 12-24 inches, depending on where you are fishing and the land locked salmon in the Carrileufu are an added bonus and a great deal of fun if you are lucky enough to catch one. All the lodges are well maintained, fully staffed and provide superb meals and top shelf wines. Estancia El Vira is a massive working ranch with more than 20 miles of exclusive access to the Guiljiana river which is known for it superb dry fly fishing.
