Rivers & Lakes

Bariloche Area. Nahuel Huapi National Park

It encompasses more than 500,000 acres and is home to over two dozen rivers and lakes for your fly fishing pleasure.

This region of Patagonia, of which Bariloche is considered one of the primary gateways, is world renown for prime fly fishing.

Fortunately, someone with insight planted trout in this area about one hundred years ago and today they are flourishing. You can catch rainbows, browns, brook trout and landlocked salmon in the area's emerald waters, and, will no-doubt, enjoy the park as much for the scenery as the fishing. The Bariloche area offers access to the Limay, Manso and Pichi Leufu rivers.

Some waters are floated, some are waded and some a combination of the two depending on conditions and desires. Dry fly, streamer and spot nymphing (sight fishing) are the most common techniques used to fish Argentina's crystal clear waters. Larger flies and tippet sizes are the norm because of less fishing pressure and large fish. Most Argentine trout are in the 16 to 23-inch range with many exceeding 23 inches.