Le Fario Lodge
Location
Chubut, Argentina
Fish
Season
November to April
Information
Located in the Chubut region of Argentina, an area of synonymous with
legendary trout fishing on rivers such as the Rivadavia River, Arrayanes River,
Rio Futaleufu (Rio Grande), Lago Verde, Corcovado River; you truly are in
trout heaven.
Run by 2 trained chefs with international experience, you are certain to be
well looked after!
ACCOMODATION
Before a day’s fishing; you will be offered breakfast served typically from 07.00
where you will be offered different options every day including toast, baked goods,
fresh juices and seasonal fruits. Arriving back at the lodge around 20.00 in good time before a gourmet evening dinner. Lunch is served waterside and will include salads, meat and desserts and snacks and wine.
Each meal is meticulously prepared with local and fresh products, many of which are grown in their own garden. A vast selection of local Argentine wines is chosen to make each meal an unforgettable gourmet experience.
A well provided wine cave next to the lodge is available to choose any of the huge variety of selected Argentinian wines.
Non-Angling Activities and Options
Internet / Communications
The lodge has Wi-Fi available for guests
FISHING
The fishing schedule at Le Fario is typically 12 hours split between a morning and an
afternoon session. After breakfast, and around 08.00; your guide will where you will
be fishing for the day. Depending on your desires, time of year and weather
conditions; the drive may be up to one hour. Fishing is predominantly for brown trout
and rainbows. However, there is also the possibility for fishing for brookies and
landlocked salmon.
After the morning session; lunch will be taken waterside.. Enjoy a light break and then
continue to fish until the early evening to ensure you are back at the lodge for 20.00,
in preparation for the evening meal.
The guides are all qualified instructors, authorised by Chubut province and National
Parks and speak English. They will use all their extensive knowledge of the waters to
do everything they can to provide the best chances of a memorable trip. One guide
will accompany every two anglers. Each guide is equipped with professional fishing
tackle, rafts, oars, and everything necessary for the fishing journey.
Fishing areas such as Rivadavia, Arrayanes, Futaleufu, Lago Verde, Laguna Larga
Kruger Lake and Frey. It is also possible to cover the Trevelin, Esquel and Rio Pico
areas as well. Lake XXX right outside the lodge is famous for large browns which can
easily measure between 20-24 inches – giving you the perfect chance to do some
fishing in the magic hour. The chosen fishing itineraries depend on the angler’s
preferences and interests. We suggest 7 fishing days for the Esquel and National Park
area. Regardless of the chosen fishing destination, we will organize a specific itinerary
for each angler, taking into consideration their preferences and the fishing results in
each location based on the trip date.
It is recommended to use 5wt rods with floating lines and an 7wt rod with sink tip
(250-300 grain) for streamers or those windy days. The guides will help choose your
flies and tactics for the area you are fishing. Loaner rods and wading equipment are
all available at the lodge, should you wish to travel light. Prior to your trip, we will send
you a list of recommended flies for the time of year you will be fishing.
TRAVEL
Guests fly into Buenos Aires International Airport and we highly recommend at least one overnight stay in the city, giving yourself time to relax after a long flight and acclimatise to the fabulous country. Commercial airlines typically fly out from the domestic airport in Buenos Aires to the airport of Esquel in about 2 and a half hours and is served daily. Le Fario lodge is one hour’s drive from the airport. Alternatively, one can fly in to the city of Bariloche. From there it is a 3-hour journey. Transfers to/from Esquel airport are included for in the standard rates.
When is the best time to visit?
The season starts in November and ends in the end of April. Depending on the type of fishing you prefer will determine when best to visit. November, the beginning of our season and March & April are the best months for them. In Spring time we have high levels of waters, after the typical snowy winter we experience here in Patagonia. Fish are active and hungry in higher & oxygen water after winter time. Usually cold morning and sunny during the day it is a great time of the season in our area.
In autumn – March & April – big brown trout are active and getting ready for spawning. The landscape turns into something bright and colourful. All the area in Los Alerces National Park becomes a fantastic time for streamers. The temperature generally drops with cooler morning and nights, and it is a great time to catch brown trout.
If wanting to fish dry flies then December, January & February are our warmest months (summer) and it is the best choice for dry flies. December is the best time for big attractors, as the dragon fly hatch occurs and can be seen all over our waters. Right on the banks of the lake is a stunning time for hatches that occur mostly every day and gives our guests the opportunity to enjoy it while dinner is being prepared. Nymphs? hopper droppers? Since mid December until the end of the season this is a very good technique with great results.
Typical Length of Stay
The typical length of stay at Le Fario is seven (7) nights with six (6) and a half days of fishing, but shorter or longer stays are possible.
Typical Itinerary
Thursday: Depart home
Friday: Arrive Buenos Aires and overnight
Saturday: Fly from Buenos Aires to Esquel and transfer to the lodge
Sunday – Friday: Six full days of guided fishing
Saturday: Breakfast, then fish the morning session before departing the lodge. Fly from Esquel to Buenos Aires
Sunday: Depart for home
Documents Required
Valid passport. Citizens of the USA, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the UK, and other
Western European nations do not need a visa for tourist trips of up to ninety days but do require
an ETA.
Travel Insurance
Prior to booking, please ensure that your travel insurance covers for travelling to remote
areas and for the type of activities you are planning. We highly recommend also
considering a Global Rescue Membership
BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE
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