When Corrine and I arrived at Spring Creek Lodge Patagonia last March, the first thing that struck us wasn’t the scenery or even the river — it was the pace of life. The quiet confidence of this corner of Northern Patagonia, Argentina, makes you slow down and notice everything: the smell of the wood stoves,… Continue reading Finding Our Rhythm in Patagonia
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The Evening Hatch by Gonzalo Flego
The fishing trips I most enjoy guiding are our multi-day float trips with camping overnight. These scenic floats allow us more time on the water each day, since there is no need to load the boat on the trailer, pack the truck, drive back to the lodge, unload the gear at headquarters, and then finally… Continue reading The Evening Hatch by Gonzalo Flego
Lake Rucachoi
A small beautiful lake where row boats are only allowed. Placed at 3,900ft at the very heart of the Andes mountains surrounded by beautiful high mountains peaks and Monkey Puzzle Trees (Araucaria araucana). We fish mainly dry fly attractors prospecting and also sight fishing along the shores, drop offs, flats, fallen trees and reeds. As… Continue reading Lake Rucachoi
Lake Pulmari
It’s the smallest lake we fish in this area, no more than 2 miles long and it is only allowed to navigate with rowboats. Pulmari River is its main tributary and natural outflow. Presents reeds and weed beds almost all around the perimeter, which we mainly prospect with large dry attractors and occasionally with small… Continue reading Lake Pulmari
Lake Quillen
Quillen lake can produce one of the finests dry fly fishing experiences in the area. Originated by an extinct glacial, it stays clear and cold through the entire year. Along 13 miles it offers stunning views to the north face of Lanin Volcano (12,388 ft) Is the largest and less fished lake in this area… Continue reading Lake Quillen
Quilca River
This walk and wade small size freestone river has very close similar structures to the lower Malleo River, medium to small sized rocks, but on a smaller scale. The main difference is that this river doesn’t have a lake as a water source and collects its flow from many different small springs and streams. Morning… Continue reading Quilca River
Rucachoroi Creek
It’s a freestone water that starts as the natural drain of a small lake also called Rucachoroi – which means “house of parrots” to the Mapuche culture. The upper stretch runs through a millinery wood of Araucarias (Monkey Puzzle Tree), it features medium sized boulders producing a good number of riffles, short deep pools and… Continue reading Rucachoroi Creek
Quillen River
Is the largest freestone we walk and wade in the area, very similar to the famous Malleo river. It starts as the natural outflow of Lake Quillen deep in the Lanin National Park in the core of the Andes mountains. Not very far from the beginning happens the junction with its major tributary, Malalco Spring… Continue reading Quillen River
Lake Lolog
Located adjacent to the town of San Martin de los Andes and the water source of the Quiquihue River. Normally we fish this lake early in the season through February…
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….