The Patagonia region of Argentina contains vast and diverse landscapes and some of the most beautiful scenic areas of Argentina. Whether fly-fishing some of the clearest waters in the world or just taking in the sights, we can help you enjoy your adventure to the fullest.
While our program is primarily about fly fishing, we also provide a variety of other activities to give you the full experience this unique area has to offer at a pace to suit our clients.
We collaborate with SET Fly Fishing, which has over twenty years of experience managing these excursions from their own lodges, with top-notch guides and staff for all activities, with equipment and accommodations that provide warm hospitality, great food, and a relaxed, friendly vibe.
We offer four different options of experience:
Each location has its own unique character and staff to provide
personal attention to help you have a great experience.
Close your eyes and take a deep breath. You have just arrived at the most relaxing and enjoyable lodge in the Chimehuin River Valley. With a privileged view of the Lanín Volcano, exquisite ambiance and top-class gastronomy, your experience has just begun.
Spring Creek Lodge redefines a way to discover northern Patagonia. The lodge is located on the banks of the upper Chimehuin River, with cabañas that each feature two individual bedrooms with a shared bath, living room and outdoor porch. The lodge can accommodate maximum 20 clients.
Gourmet dinners are served in the clubhouse while you enjoy the stunning views of the Lanín Volcano. The clubhouse also has a common sitting area and bar for you to enjoy a glass of wine or your favorite beverage. Upstairs presents a wine tasting room and a boutique with one-of-a-kind pieces designed and crafted by local artists and artisans.
Activities - Various Options Available:
World-class fly-fishing in the many lakes and rivers for rainbows, browns, and brook trout- Wade fishing - Day float-fishing - Overnight float-fishing & camping
Fishing Season:
* * * November - May * * *
Besides world class trout fly fishing in widely diverse environments, you can also participate in a large variety of outdoor and lifestyle activities.
- Hiking, biking, and kayaking
- Walking tours
- Golfing and horseback riding
- Local and regional events and fairs
- Bird watching
- Wine tasting tours
- Shopping and dining-
Photography tours
And much more...
Private guides with 4WD vehicles are available for every guest to enjoy their visit at their own pace.
Remote and Pristine
The highlands of Northern Patagonia
Rakin Lodge is for those who want to truly get off the grid.
Tucked deep in the northern reaches of Patagonia, this program gives anglers exclusive access to miles of untouched water - places that have never seen fishing pressure and are still wild in every sense.
The focus here is personal:
One angler per guide, full attention, and the kind of solitude that’s hard to find in today’s fly-fishing world.
Every step and cast feels purposeful. It’s a lodge built for exploration, learning, and full-immersion days in the kind of water most anglers dream of.
- The lodge can accommodate maximum 6 clients -
Private access to rivers like the:
Codihue, Trocomán, Trolopé, Liu Cuyín, Yumuyumu, and Yucuyín
Walk and wade in canyons, meadows, and spring fed side channels.
Rainbows, Browns and Brook trout.
Average trout:
14 - 18 Inches with regular shots at 20-24 inch fish.
Healthy hatches:
Inch worms, golden stones, caddis, hoppers, and streamers.
One angler per guide format, with assistant for added support and flexibility.
Fishing Season:
* * * November - May * * *
The Gear
All Gear and flies are included - you fish fully equipped with SET Fly Fishing.
Rods: 5wt or 6wt 9 feet
Lines: Weight Forward Float
Freshwater Lines:
Leader: 9 feet 3x for dry flies
Tippet: 3x, 4x, 5x
for Dries, Nymphs, and Streamers
4 Rooms 3 shared bathrooms, set above the Codihue River Canyon.
Chef prepared meals with open fire cooking and fresh local ingredients.
Indoor pool and relaxed gathering area.
Meals and menus designed under the guidance of Chef Federico Castro, blending Patagonian roots with refined presentation.
Trout hunting the smaller creeks and streams of Pehuenia District.
Casa de Campo is the heart of our Trout Hunting program - a focused and rewarding approach to fly fishing that’s all about targeting specific fish with precision and purpose.
This region, known as the Pehuenia District, is covered in native monkey puzzle forests and shaped by smaller rivers, creeks, and streams that hold surprisingly large fish.
Each day you’ll walk alongside your guide, planning your approach, reading water, and working together to fool some of Patagonia’s most elusive trout.
For anglers who love a thoughtful, technical challenge, this is one of the most rewarding programs in our portfolio.
The lodge can accommodate maximum 8 clients
Daily walk and wade stalking wild trout in smaller rivers, creeks, and spring-fed streams, covering an average 3-5 miles per day.
Two-day floats on the upper Alumine, Chimehuin, or Collón Cura with overnight deluxe caps, for Browns, Rainbows and Brook trout - from 18"-24", spread out, selective and strong.
Fishing Season:
* * * December - April * * *
The Gear
All Gear and flies are included - you fish fully equipped with SET Fly Fishing gear.
Rods: 5wt or 6wt 9 feet
Lines: Weight Forward Float
Freshwater Lines:
Leader: 9 feet 3x for dry flies
Tippet: 3x, 4x, 5x
for Dries, Nymphs, and Streamers
4 Rooms in duplex cabins - private bathrooms.
Casa de Campo sits on a scenic hill above the Aluminé River Valley, offering a peaceful base for the week. But what makes this lodge truly special is its people.
Daniel, Marisa, and their daughter Rocío are your hosts and they treat every guest like family. Their warmth and hospitality create the kind of experience guests come back for year after year.
Limay Expedition
RIVER OF MONSTERS
If you’re hunting big trout in Patagonia, this is the trip.
The Middle Limay is a large, slow-moving tailwater that carves through a desert canyon landscape. It’s home to the largest Brown Trout in the region - truly powerful fish that cruise ledges, drop-offs, and bank structure in search of big meals.
The program is designed around multi-day floats, covering over 80 miles of river from source to reservoir. You’ll fish a different section each day, stopping at comfortable riverside camps each night.
There’s no better way to stay close to the water, fish rested beats, and soak in the full experience of the Limay.
The camps accommodate (generally) 6 - 8 clients. If coming as one group, a maximum 12 clients can be accommodated.
Where: Mid-section of the Limay river, Northern Patagonia, Argentina.
Brown and Rainbow Trout (average size 20+ inches, with trophy potential)
Fishing Season: February - May
The Gear
All gear and flies are included - you fish with fully equipped with SET Fly Fishing gear.
8wt rod - for swinging flies when targeting migratory trout.
Sinking line (250-300 grains, fast-sinking tip 24-28 feet)
9' leaders, with 0x, 1x, 2x flourocarbon tippet.
6wt rod - for dry flies and floating minnow techniques.
High-quality WF floating line,
9' leaders, with 3x, 4x tippets for dry fly fishing
Flies: Dries, Minnows and Streamers.
RIVERSIDE CAMPS
This excursion is totally a "camp" experience, and a dedicated part of our team's focus is on the entire camping experience.
Each camp is equipped with:
walk-in tents, cots, mattresses, and warm sleeping bags.
Open bar tent
Electric power by generator
Hot water pump
Toilet and shower tents
Casting Adventures, LLC
Mailing Address: 8335 East Apache Plumb Drive - Gold Canyon, AZ 85118 US