Welcome to El Saltamontes, Chile
Famous for dry fly fishing on pristine waters, El Saltamontes boasts the finest hopper fishing for wild trout in Patagonia. Centered on a 5,000 acre private ranch with rivers and lakes in every direction, the lodge is homebase for a fantasy week with a fly rod. Rich Patagonian culture, superb food and wine, spectacular views and some of the most professional, friendly, teaching-oriented guides in South America shape an impressive and unforgettable experience.
Fishing Description
The waters of El Saltamontes offer extraordinary variety for your fishing week. Wading the Rio Ñireguao, you'll be impressed by how much the river changes from mile to mile, transitioning frequently from pocket water to riffles and runs, mule shoe bends and grassy meadows above and below steep canyons. Beyond the home river, we fish Lago Norte with heavy brown trout that love to eat hoppers, its densely wooded inlet river called Rio Blanco, and Rio Norte, the outlet, which we both float and wade. Rio Mañihuales offers larger water and a classic Patagonia float for hefty rainbows and browns that can be fooled on large dry flies including mice, stoneflies, hoppers, beetles, dragonflies and a wide range of attractors.
Accommodations
Comfortable, quiet, picturesque and authentic, El Saltamontes lodge is a little house in huge country. Classic Patagonia ambience seeps from the timbers and stone of this lovely place. Guest quarters are spacious and well appointed. Meals rival the finest restaurants, featuring local carne, poultry and fish, served around a warm and welcoming table in the company of our gracious hosts. Spread on a terrace above the Rio Ñireguao, home beats of the finest terrestrial fishing in Patagonia are literally steps from the front door.
Laundry: available on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Wifi: available at our lodge with limited service
Cellular service: not available at El Saltamontes
Quick Facts
Species: Rainbow trout, brown trout, brook trout
Seasonality: January-March
Price: $7,000pp 7 nights/6 days
Recommended Core Equipment
4, 5 & 6-weight fly rods
Booking: (970) 728-3895
Travel
Fly to Balmaceda, Chile, arriving on Friday prior to your Saturday-Saturday week at El Saltamontes. Catch a ground transfer to the famous fishing springboard town of Coyhaique, where you will stay in a hotel of your choice and enjoy a classic Argentine steakhouse, full of anticipation for the week ahead. Around 3:30pm on Saturday, El Saltamontes will pick you up in Coyhaique for the 3-hour drive to the lodge. On your return trip the following Saturday, please schedule your flight from Balmaceda to Santiago (or elsewhere) no earlier than 3:00pm.
El Saltamontes, Chile Booking Details
Rates
7 Nights Lodging/6 Days Fishing - $7,000pp*
*Double occupancy
What is included?
Ground transfers between Coyhaique and El Saltamontes lodge, 7 nights lodging with all meals, beer, wine and pisco sours, 6 days guided fly fishing, laundry service on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
What is not included?
Airfare and travel costs to and from Balmaceda/Coyhaique, Chile, 1 night lodging in Coyhaique, fishing equipment, liquor (available at the bar), laundry (available for a modest price), gratuities for guides and lodge staff, travel insurance.
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