The Rio Chimehuin and nearby lakes and streams in Argentine are world-renowned for fly fishing. And there’s no better place to base your Patagonia fishing trip than River House Lodge.

The lodge can put together a customized schedule according to the days that the guests have available, the type of fishing they would prefer, and the time of year they visit us.

The season begins in November, after a long rest in which the trout have spawned. They’re eager to feed and spring is the ideal time to use streamers, large dry flies as attractors and nymphs.

January and February are the hottest months and a great time to cool off in the water when you’re not fishing. The trout, big by now, are attracted by large streamers, but some are also attracted to yellow mayfly hatches.

During the last part of fishing season — late March to end of May — the migratory browns start finding their spawning spots.

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