Spring Creek Lodge
The best of Northern Patagonia
Spring Creek Lodge is your basecamp for discovering the best of Northern Patagonia. Sitting right on the legendary Chimehuin River, it offers easy access to all the region’s most iconic waters—plus warm hospitality, great food, and a relaxed, friendly vibe.
The fishing is consistent for seven full months, with something for every type of angler—from smooth dry fly days to streamer sessions on big water.
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Full week Program
Saturday – Arrive to CPC. Pick up and transfer to the lodge (25m). Check in and Welcome dinner.
Sunday – Full day float on the Alumine River.
Monday – Two days float on the Chimehuin River. Day 1. Night at our Riverside Camp.
Tuesday – Two days float on the Chimehuin River. Day 2. Back at the lodge for Drinks and Dinner.
Wednesday – Fish lake Tromen for the Dragon Fly Hatch.
Thursday – Walk and Wade on the Malleo River.
Friday – Day float on the Collon Cura river.
Saturday – Quick tour in San Martin prior to your departure flight.
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Alumine River
The Alumine is one of the longest rivers in northern Patagonia. This freestone river drains Lake Alumine and continues until its junction with the Catan-Lil- River where it becomes the Collon Cura.
Caleufu River
The Caleufu is possibly one of the most beautiful rivers in northern Patagonia. This river’s 40-mile flow starts at the junction of the Meliquina and Filo Hua-Hum Rivers and ends at the Piedra del Aquila Reservoir.
Chimehuin River
The Chimehuin begins at the mouth of Huechulafquen Lake, near the base of the Lanin Volcano. It runs for 30 miles until the junction with the Collon Cura River.
Collón Cura
The Collon Cura is a major river of this region. Most of the other rivers of this drainage area are its tributaries. The course of the river travels through a beautiful valley from north to south and varies in width from approximately 70 to 150 feet.
Malleo River
The Malleo, a freestone river, internationally recognized for its dry fly fishing. The river drains from Tromen Lake near the base of the Lanin Volcano. After flowing approximately 30 miles it reaches the junction with the Alumine River.
Lake Tromen
Located at the base of the Lanin Volcano this beautiful lake is the source of the Malleo River. It is also the home to brook, brown and rainbow trout. We typically fish this lake sight casting, from powerboats, to large fish in the areas near fallen logs, rock cliffs and shoals.
Piedra del Aguila Reservoir
This enormous reservoir is created by the flows from the Limay, Collon Cura and Caleufu Rivers. The lake is the home to large rainbows and browns that feed on the multiple minnow species that inhabit the lake.
