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Tierra del Fuego, “the Land of Fire,” is reminiscent of Wyoming or the Scottish low country. Sparsely populated wilderness, large sheep farming estancias, wild herds of llama-like Guanacos, plentiful red fox populations and soaring condors.

Here lies the Rio Grande, home to the best wild sea-run brown trout fishery in the world and Villa Maria Lodge. Located only a few miles upstream from the South Atlantic granting guests the first opportunity to capture these incredible animals as they migrate up into the rivers every year.

If you want a trophy sea-run brown trout, this is the place to go.

From there, our intrepid travellers may venture further north-west into the Santa Cruz Province, changing tact and targeting world class brook trout amongst some of the finest spring creeks and meandering streams on offer in Southern Patagonia.

Aussie Fly Fisher Travel is proud to host this exclusive trip during peak season in January 2025.

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Rio Grande, Patagonia

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Vast, open alpine landscapes with iconic big open rivers running through its veins, Southern Patagonia is devastatingly beautiful at every turn.

This massive region, famed for its glaciers and jagged mountain peaks, sprawls across approximately 400,000 square miles of Chile and Argentina. Patagonia occupies roughly half the landmass of each country and is one of the least densely populated regions on the planet. Here, you’ll feel like you’re truly at “the end of the earth.”

Our bespoke Patagonian tour allows us to explore two vast regions, starting with the Rio Grande in Tierra Del Fuego, home to the best wild sea-run brown trout fishery in the world and Villa Maria Lodge is located only a few miles upstream from the South Atlantic sea affording guests with first opportunity to capture these incredible animals as they migrate up into the rivers every year.

From there, Guests have the opportunity to extend their journey with the addition of Estancia Rio Pelke, where guests enjoy private access to the 5 best Brook and Brown trout rivers in the Santa Cruz Province. This segment of the tour requires anglers to change strategy, swapping out double handers for your 4 or 5 weight, accessing spring creeks with dry flies and streamers in crystal clear tight quarters.

Join us on this unforgettable adventure in 2025.

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Itinerary

JANUARY 2, 2025: BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA

Arrive Buenos Aires, Argentina and settle in for the night.

JANUARY 3, 2025: transfer to Villa Maria Lodge

Villa Maria Lodge transfer will pick up the group from the airport of Rio Grande, a short 3 hour flight from Buenos Aires. Transfer from the Rio Grande airport to the lodge will take 30 minutes. On arrival, guests are welcomed with cocktails by the entire Villa Maria staff.

JANUARY 4 – 9, 2025: 6 days fishing

6 full days fishing the private beats of the Rio Grande, exclusive to guests of Villa Maria Lodge.

The typical trip does not fish on arrival or departure. A typical schedule of the daily program:

  • 8:00 am Breakfast
  • 9:00 am Depart for fishing
  • 1:00 pm Lunch and Siesta
  • 5:00 pm Fish till dusk
  • 11:00 pm Dinner

* Approximately 8-9 hours fishing daily. Fishing hours will change slightly depending on the season.

january 10, 2025: depart Villa Maria Lodge

Following your trip with Villa Maria Lodge, guests have the opportunity to add Estancia Rio Pelke with Tres Amigos Outfitters located only an hour and a half drive from the cities of El Calafate and Rio Gallegos, both of which are accessible via a short flight from Rio Grande.

january 10, 2025 >: Estancia rio pelke

This boutique, family-style fly fishing program takes anglers on a truly authentic journey combining the best brook and brown trout fishing in southern Patagonia.

Guests stay at a traditional family-run Argentine estancia dating back to the 1930’s as well as a unique wilderness eco-camp. This intimate program gives anglers the opportunity to fish four completely private and well-rested spring creeks which hold all sizes of brook trout including some in the four- to six-pound class.

DATE
3rd January, 2025
LOCATION
Xcalak, Mexico
PRICE
P.O.A
Species
Brown Trout
Sea-Run Brown Trout
Brook Trout

What is included

As there are two separate operators on this hosted trip, kindly refer to the specific tour pages for further information.

Link to Villa Maria Lodge here

Link to Tres Amigos Outfitters here

Broad inclusions include:

Villa Maria Lodge

  • 6 days guided fishing
– one guide per two anglers
  • 7 nights accommodation at Villa Maria Lodge – 3 en suite double rooms and 1 single in the main house, plus 2 single en suite queen rooms in the annex available
  • Transfers to/from Rio Grande airport to Villa Maria Lodge
  • All meals, drinks at Villa Maria Lodge

Estancia Rio Pelke

  • 3 – 5 days guided fishing
– one guide per two anglers or tailed to your request
  • accommodation at Rio Pelke – queen rooms available
  • Transfers to/from Rio Gallegos airport to Rio Pelke
  • All meals, drinks at Rio Pelke

Not included

  • All international / domestic flights, however we would be pleased to assist in any way
  • Travel & medical insurance
  • Guide tips
  • Accommodation in Buenos Aires
  • Fly Fishing equipment & Flies

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