Where We Fly Fish in Chilean Patagonia
From Coyhaique we fish freestone rivers, spring creeks, lakes and smaller stillwaters across Aysén. We keep private access points private and choose the day from current flow, wind, hatch and legal access — never from a fixed promise in a brochure.
Explore the BeatsPatagonia Freestone Rivers
Moving water across the Aysén Region
Freestone rivers change with rain and snowmelt. Depending on flow, the useful approach can range from terrestrial dry flies near the banks to weighted streamers and sinking lines through deeper structure.
Technical Spring Creeks
Clear, slow water near Coyhaique
Clear spring creeks reward observation, a low approach and an accurate first cast. Long leaders and small terrestrials or nymphs are common, but the guide adjusts the rig to the fish and conditions in front of you.
High-Andes Lakes
Still water in the Patagonian Andes
Lakes offer a different day: searching shorelines and drop-offs from a cataraft, watching for surface activity in calm periods and changing to streamer work when fish hold deeper.
Isolated Patagonian Lagoons
Backcountry Wilderness Stillwaters
Smaller stillwaters can be reached only when access, weather and road conditions allow. Some bring terrestrial and dragonfly activity; others fish better below the surface. We confirm access before making the day plan.
River guides
One page per river around Coyhaique: where it runs, what kind of water it is, its trout, the Aysén rules that apply and where to check its flow. Every fact carries its source.
- Río SimpsonSimpson RiverCoyhaique's own river, fed by rain and snowmelt. We float it by cataraft.
- Río La PalomaPaloma RiverA lake-fed river from Lago Desierto to Lago Caro. We float it by cataraft; release is mandatory.
- Río ÑirehuaoÑirehuao RiverA steppe freestone with no lake above it, and the hopper river of the region. We fish it on foot.
- Río MañihualesMañihuales RiverThe river of the northern basin, fed by the Ñirehuao and the Emperador Guillermo. We fish it wading and by cataraft.
- Río Emperador GuillermoEmperador Guillermo RiverA small tributary of the Mañihuales. We fish it on foot, wading only.
Patagonia Fly Fishing Reviews: Stories from the River.
What fellow anglers say about our unpressured waters and the absolute wilderness experience.
“Matias & Sebastian connected with Douglas Outdoors when they started Chile Fly Fishing back in 2019/2020. They are now great friends who just happen to run a professional fishing operation in beautiful Patagonia. Everything is taken care of and first class once you arrive in Chile. Matias and Sebastian are great hosts and would love to show you some of their favorite spots. When it's time to book your bucket list trip to Patagonia contact the Team at Chile Fly Fishing and make your trip legendary.”