Casa de Campo

Trout hunting the smaller creeks and streams of Pehuenia District

Casa de Campo is the heart of our Trout Hunting program—a focused and rewarding approach to fly fishing that’s all about targeting specific fish with precision and purpose.

This region, known as the Pehuenia District, is covered in native monkey puzzle forests and shaped by smaller rivers, creeks, and streams that hold surprisingly large fish. Each day, you’ll walk alongside your guide, planning your approach, reading water, and working together to fool some of Patagonia’s most elusive trout.

For anglers who love a thoughtful, technical challenge, this is one of the most rewarding programs in our portfolio.

The Fishing

The Gear

The Lodge

Casa de Campo sits on a scenic hill above the Aluminé River valley, offering a peaceful base for the week. But what makes this lodge truly special is its people.

Daniel, Marisa, and their daughter Rocío are your hosts—and they treat every guest like family. Their warmth and hospitality create the kind of experience guests come back for year after year.

Testimonials

Fishing was challenging, but very rewarding. Carlos & Nico were great guides that really helped the experience. The level of service was top notch, especially at Itati lodge, Orlando & Raul were amazing!

Greg Houck

Wetlands, such a beautiful place and the fishing was incredible

Jim Burwell

The food at both lodges was excellent. The guides are true professionals. The lodge experience and efficieny was excellent.

Nancy Storwick

Great locations – exceptional staff at lodges – amazing meals

Tim Bartz

Lucila and her attention to my pre-trip planning, Salta and the marsh, the FOOD!, Disparo and Rugua, ALL the staff attention to my needs and making me feel such a part of the Argentine culture, dinner on the Parana and simplicity of the charter flight back to Buenos Aires.

Brooke Crofts

The lodge accommodations, all staff and guides, food and drink were first-rate – couldn’t be better. You accommodated those in our group who had health issues arise – much appreciated. Wildlife in marsh was astounding. Nothing you could do about the weather, which clearly slowed up the fishing in the marsh. The style of fishing on the Parana was a bit surprising, but quite enjoyable with casting targets galore and excellent boat control.

Steve Born

Loved every minute of it , the professionalism of all staff was amazing.

Greg Gillings

The marsh was incredible. Really made great because of the weather and the fishing. The guides were fantastic and the food was awesome. The river was tough fishing – but again, weather dependent. I enjoyed my time and grateful that our group all caught dorado’s and we were able to celebrate together.

Bryan Webb

Excellent trip. Very well organized. All went extremely well. Great people accomadation and food.

Gregory Moore

Riverside Camps

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Full week Program

Saturday – Arrive to Chapelco Airport, pick up and transfer to the lodge.

Sunday – full day fishing the Malalco creek.

Monday – Fish a different private beat of the Malalco.

Tuesday – Fish the Ruca Choroi.

Wednesday – Full day fishing the Calfiquitra creek.

Thursday – 2 day float on the Chimehuin river. Day 1. Night at our Riverside Camp.

Friday – 2 day float on the Chimehuin river. Day 2. Full day of fishing. pull out and transfer to your lodge in town.

Saturday – Transfer to Chapelco airport in time for your departure.

Waters
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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.

Malalco Spring Creek

Born in the heart of Lanin National Park as a single spring, it gets bigger collecting more water for other springs and filtrations of wetlands, until it becomes into the finest spring creeks of the area.

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.

Quilca 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.

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 some great pocket water.

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 and surrounded by a cold rainforest that covers the slopes of the mountains.

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.