Fishing
Fishing in the Puelo River
“Let the turquoise waters of our beloved river embrace you.”
This river is well-known amongst anglers worldwide. In spite of its reputation as one of the best fishing spots in southern Chile, anglers enjoy open spaces and privacy when fishing. Fishing trips here are usually conducted very early in the morning, until about 10 am, and late in the afternoon. These are the best times to catch salmon and chinook in the river. There are many brilliant spots to fish and the views of the surrounding mountains are absolutely stunning, especially in the afternoon.
Wading
“When I get thirsty, I don’t need to go anywhere to fetch water… The glaciers send down their purity… I just drink where I am standing.”
We also fish for trout in smaller rivers and in private lagoons. Full day trips can be arranged and if you travel with your family, they can include picnics and tents by the shore, so the whole family can join in. Alternatively, you can go fishing early in the morning and we can arrange horses to bring your family to meet you later in the day.
For those who might want to challenge themselves, we can take you up river where the terrain is less forgiving. Trekking/wading up river becomes increasingly challenging the further into the mountains you venture. Should you wish to stay and sleep outdoors, we can arrange this also!
Deep water and night fishing in the estuary
“You will hear stories about ghost ships and flying witches while you fish and enjoy the view of the stars at night!”
Our fishing trips in the estuary are conducted early in the morning and at night. You can choose to travel by boat or kayak to different fishing spots. When fishing from kayaks we use fly to hunt for trout or salmon. At night we take you to some of the deepest parts of the estuary to fish for “congrio” (congreel). The night trips are fabulous – you enjoy the view of the stars as we share local stories of flying witches (brujos) and ghost ships (caleuches). Be warned – we swear that some of these are real stories! And, if you would like to enjoy your fresh catch in situ, we can arrange for you to dine in the middle of the estuary too.
