San Martin de los Andes, Argentina

Home to the most famous of Argentine fisheries, the Malleo, Calleufu, Collon Cura, Guacamamuil, Chimehuin, Alumine, and of Rio Filo Hua Hum most of the really great fishing is located behind locked gates or road-less terrain on private land. Our choice of regional outfitters, is Chimehuin Safaris or Patagonia River Guides North ,both of who have access to each of the exclusive and private ranch properties where trout have been protected for decades. Both outfitters employ expert Argentine guides, are incredible angling talents and personalities, reflections of their commitment to total satisfaction.

Working closely with Chimehuin Safaris and Patagonia River Guides North, we are able to

The AluminÉ has good dry fly fishing, excellent nymph fishing and sometimes spectacular streamer fishing. Here it's not uncommon to catch 15-25 fish per rod each day, the catch averaging 1-4 lbs.

A float trip down the Alumine River is a unique opportunity to experience river life in true Argentina wilderness, seldom seen by most visitors or anglers. The countryside is very similar to the Deschutes River country, in central Oregon-high desert, with magnificent canyon walls. The entire float covers about 40 miles and is deluxe by any standards. Each two anglers will share a raft, manned by an experienced oarsman/guide. A baggage boat floats ahead of the group to make camp and start preparations for gourmet meals cooked over an open fire, "Argentina Style". Five man dome tents are shared by two anglers, offering plenty of room to get comfortable and come complete with cots, sleeping bags, and air mattresses.

This big property is located along the east shore of the Collón Cura River, on national route 40 (the one that connects San Martín de los Andes and San Carlos de Bariloche) about an hour and a half drive from Chapelco airport. They can accommodate up to 8 guests in comfortable double bedrooms in a separate building not far away from the main one.

From this location we have access to the lower stretch of the Collón Cura River, before it widens up and becomes an artificial lake called Piedra del Aguila (this lake by the way is more than 150 miles long and 10 to 20 miles wide). We can do 5 different day floats having specially prepared picnics and returning to the Estancia when the fishing is over. We float this

Quemquemtreu gives us access to the lower reaches of the Collón Cura River, before the Lago Piedra del Aguila (the lake is more than 150 miles long). We float the Collon Cura because of the distance between the good angling spots. The wading is very easy and we stop and fish, wading the runs throughout the day. There is a very interesting migration of alevins or fry around mid February to the end of the season. The fish go crazy for streamers. Chimehuin Safaris can do 5 different day floats and return to the Estancia each evening.

The Estancia San Huberto encompasses tens of thousands of acres, and over thirty-five miles of catch and release rainbow and brown trout fishing on the Malleo (pronounced Ma-Jay-O) River. The Malleo is about the size of the more wadeable portions of the Madison, a bit smaller than the Deschutes, and a bit wider than the Upper Sacramento.

It's a river that is loaded with fish and has hatches of mayflies, caddis and stoneflies sometimes so thick that it makes it hard to breathe without inhaling the critters. Access to the river is by truck and the fish range from stupid to ultra-selective, and pan-size to trophy.

Estancia Tipiliuke or "Larminat" named after the family that owns the Estancia is part of the historic Estancia Cerro de los Piños and surrounds more river than any ranch for a thousand miles. The Chimehuin River offers every type of fishing from semi-spring creek angling to deep pools. The morning and evening hatches are a sight to see, and the fish-rich river is incredibly prolific, often surrendering dozens and dozens of fish to each angler every day of the Argentine summer. Covering over 45,000 acres of mountains, valleys, rivers and springs, the vast extension and beautiful landscape offer a variety of activities such as: horse back riding, bird-watching, hunting and fishing. The farm has been raising cattle since 1909 and this continues as its main activity.

The lodge is a traditional stone-constructed house with wood paneled interior and features six double bedrooms, each with private bathroom as well as a dining room and

Located a modest drive from the resort ski village of San Martin de Los Andes, Estancia Tres Lagos is nestled in a beautiful mountain valley, a vista replete with shallow, fertile lakes, heavily forested hillsides and miles of Rio Filo Hua Hum, a perfect little freestone fishery. The lodge itself reflects the multi-generational pioneer history of the owners' family, with many old photos and artifacts - it is a simple, cozy building that makes you feel you have been invited as a friend into their own home. The guest cabins are a short, tree-shaded walk away - warm and modern, with comfortable beds and en suite bathrooms. The river is divided into generous beats, with the water a textbook progression of riffles, runs and pools. Easily waded in most spots, the angler should expect to fish a variety of attractor dries and traditional nymphs, with streamers as a backup plan. The river meanders between two good-sized lakes, which for the stillwater