Fishing
The Fishing
Remoteness has kept this region’s waters untouched by anglers. The numerous creeks and high altitude lakes are just waiting to be explored. This translates into a paradise for anglers with an explorer’s soul. Especially for those that love solitude, a wide variety of environments and many miles of unpressured creeks and rivers.
Daily helicopter hops within short minutes will take you to a great variety of water systems including sight fishing on spring creeks, pocket water streams, larger rivers or even fishing from boats on stunning mountain lagoons. You will encounter wild rainbows, browns and book trout and you will be able to catch them on a diverse variety of techniques. But overall you will be walking in remote lonely areas surrounded by beautiful and pristine sceneries.
Different base camps in remote private ranches will allow us to show you a variety of environments during the week while bringing to the menu not only stunning sceneries in remote locations but also diverse experiences within the same week.
Both brown and rainbow trout have flourished due in part to the abundant food supply and ideal environment. You’ll find that these trout are the strongest and feistiest fighters that you’ll encounter in Patagonia.
Most of the area’s waters are spring creeks that originate in the high elevation wetlands of the Andes. The upper stretches are typically slow and meandering before reaching the lower elevations where the gradient and flows increase. The lower elevations provide an ample supply of productive pocket water but also a more productive water ecosystem with more food and typically larger trout.
Accomodations
The Lodge
The beautiful Estancia Chochoy Mallin, with its centered location, features a brand new Lodge and stunning Lodge that’s the perfect home for this experience. Super-spacious rooms accommodate eight anglers for a lifetime trip.
Our newest lodge is the perfect blend of new construction with the ranch’s pre-existing historic buildings. Four luxury bedrooms are featured, each with two double beds and en suite bathrooms. A maximum of 8 anglers per week can be accommodated. Multiple common areas and a warm open fireplace provide a great atmosphere for guests to enjoy their favorite beverages and share stories. The adjoining dining room serves delicious meals that combine local traditions with international cuisine. These meals are paired with fine Argentine wines. An extended deck and galleria create another environment to enjoy a special asado or just sit and watch the sunset behind the Andes Mountains.Each room features two queen size beads and offers super spacious 480 square feet of privacy with a seating area and desk to enjoy your resting time and recover your energies towards the following day of action.
Program
Program
Our policy is to adjust the program to the guest preferences and fishing styles. However, here you will find an example what a typical program at Chochoy Mallin looks like.
Typically fishing outings from Chochoy Mallin will be full day ones where you will carry a shore lunch to enjoy on the fields. You will be leaving the lodge between 8:00 and 9:00 AM on a daily short 6 ot 20 minutes flyout on our helicopters, the window of departing times corresponds to the different legs of flights among the guests. After a full day on the field, guests will return between 6:30 and 7:30 PM to enjoy cocktails at the bar followed by a delicious dinner. Be ready for a overnight at one of our camps, you will taste another level of the experience and this will become a highlight of the adventure without giving away the pampered service from the Lodge
Sample Itinerary
Saturday – Arrive at Chapelco airport. Transfer to Loncopué. Pick up with the helicopter, fly the rest of the way to the lodge.
Sunday through Friday – Daily outings on the different rivers, creeks and streams.
Saturday – Check out. Transfer to Loncopué. Drive to Chapelco airport. Fly to Buenos Aires and then back home.
Rate
This program of 7 nights and 6 full days fishing, including daily flight outs plus guide and assistant every two anglers has a cost of $ 10,950 per person sharing room every 2 guests.
This trip is limited to a total of 8 anglers. Ask us about single angler rates.
Included
- All lodging as described on the itinerary
- All meals, beer and wine
- Full-time guide and coordinator during the trip
- Transportation between local airport and the lodges
- All the special services described on the itinerary
- Fishing license and fishing gear if needed
Not Included
- International and local flights
- Airport transfers in Buenos Aires from and the international airport and local airport.
- Laundry
- Gratuities
Season
Season and Weather
The seasons in northern Patagonia are opposite of those in North America. The fishing season in Northern Patagonia runs from November through May, but we runs Chochoy on a shortern season, from early January, through early April.
December through early March
During the summer months, late December through early March, the average daytime temperatures vary between 66 F and 86 F. Nighttime and early morning temperatures are usually cooler so you may need an extra layer of clothing before the sun warms thing up.
November, March and April
Spring and autumn are a bit cooler with daytime temperatures reaching into the 70’s F with the morning and nighttime lows in the low 60’s F. Having a vest or jacket handy is typically suggested for the evenings and mornings.
Much like the mountain regions in the western US and Canada the weather in northern Patagonia can be unpredictable and has the possibility of changing throughout the day. For that reason we recommend that you have the ability to layer your clothing as weather conditions dictate. Packing a fleece or rain gear is always a good idea.
Gear
There is no way to predict every weather and fishing situation that you will encounter during your visit. However, from our years of experience we recommend the following:
Rods and Reels
You should plan on bringing 2 rods. A 6 wt as primary rod, and a 5 wt, both 9′. A 4wt rod or smaller is no good on windy days.
Quality reels with working drags that balance your rods and ample backing.Lines
Weight forward Floating lines in good condition. If you plan on streamers fishing, bring one sink-tip 175 grains to 200 grains.Leaders and Tippet
3x and 4x (tapered 9 foot). 7 foot 1x, if you plan on fishing
streamers. 3 of each size.
2x 3x, 4x, and 5x tippet, one spool of each size.Flies
Your guide will provide any fly you might need.Have in mind that if you want to pack lightly we have gear we can lend at no extra cost. If you decide to use our gear, please let us know in advance so we can have everything ready at your arrival.
