First-Time Fly Fishing in Chilean Patagonia

Do you need experience?

No. We guide first-time and experienced fly fishers. Tell us your casting experience before the trip so the guide can choose suitable water and help with presentation, line control and fishing safely in wind.

On clear water, wild trout may reward a quiet approach and a clean drift more than a long cast. Your guide shows you where to stand and where the fly should land.

The one skill worth practising before you come

Patagonia is windy. A decent thirty-foot cast into a breeze catches more fish than a beautiful sixty-foot cast on a calm pond. If you practise one thing at home, practise a short, accurate cast with the wind in your face.

Two anglers on a creek in Chilean Patagonia, one pointing out the water to fish

What a guided day includes

A Full Day is about eight hours on the water. It includes your guide, round trip transport, a box lunch, drinks (water, beer or wine) and flies. Up to two anglers share a guide, so the day is built around you and not a crowd. It costs USD 690 per day, for up to two anglers — not per angler.

If one day goes well, you can book several in a row, up to seven. For a full week with accommodation, meals and the licence included, the All Inclusive Expedition is USD 6,500 per angler. Both are compared line by line on what a fly fishing trip to Chilean Patagonia costs.

Gear: bring yours or rent

For a Full Day, rods, reels and lines are rented separately, subject to availability, so ask us when you book. If you bring your own, a familiar 5- or 6-weight with a weight-forward floating line covers many dry-fly and nymph situations. Waders, boots and polarised glasses are personal gear. Ask before packing: the right setup depends on your dates and the water. The full list is in our packing list for Chilean Patagonia.

A wild brown trout held briefly at the water's edge before release in Aysén

Wild fish, and every one goes back

Our guided fishing targets naturally reproducing wild brown and rainbow trout. We practise catch and release, keep handling brief and follow the rules that apply to the selected water. The All Inclusive Expedition includes the Sernapesca licence; full-day guests confirm their licence with the team before arrival. More on the fish themselves in trout fishing in Chile.

Deciding where to stay? Read lodge or fixed base: how to choose a trip in Chilean Patagonia.

Common questions

Can beginners book a guided fly fishing trip in Chilean Patagonia?

Yes. We guide first-time and experienced fly fishers. Tell us your casting experience before the trip so the guide can choose suitable water and help with presentation, line control and fishing safely in wind.

How far do I need to cast?

What matters more than experience is being able to put a fly where the guide points, in wind. Patagonia is windy, and a decent thirty-foot cast into a breeze catches more fish than a beautiful sixty-foot cast on a calm pond.

Do I need my own rod?

For a Full Day, rods, reels and lines are rented separately, subject to availability, so ask us. If you bring your own, a familiar 5- or 6-weight with a weight-forward floating line covers many dry-fly and nymph situations. Waders, boots and polarised glasses are personal gear.

What does a first guided day cost?

A Full Day is USD 690 per day, for up to two anglers — not per angler. About eight hours on the water, with guide, round trip transport, box lunch, drinks and flies. No accommodation.

Do I need a fishing licence?

Yes. The All Inclusive Expedition includes the Sernapesca licence. Full-day guests confirm their licence with the team before arrival.

Is it catch and release?

Yes. We practise catch and release, keep handling brief and follow the rules that apply to the selected water.

First-Time Fly Fishing in Chilean Patagonia: What a Guided Day Looks Like