Rivers of Coyhaique, Patagonia, Chile.

Over a dozen rivers and streams with exquisite dry fly fishing for brown and rainbow trout, wade and float fishing, unparalleled service from Chile's premier outfitter.

Anglers return year after year to Coyhaique for its abundant fishing, and superb variety. Extensive exploration has revealed some great new waters, we are excited to offer fishing in this fantastic area. See map

Rivers of Coyhaique can be easily combined with, and will feature the same dedication to quality as, our sister operation Estancia de los Rios. Check our great combo program rates below!

The town of Coyhaique is located in the Aysen region of Chile, approximately 800 miles south of Chile’s capital Santiago, by the Eastern slope of the Southern Andes. With only 55,000 inhabitants and a total of 105,000 for the entire Aysen region, it boasts one of the lowest population densities in the country. Lodging for this program is based at a beautiful and well appointed lodge close to the town of Coyhaique, in Chilean Patagonia. With five spacious, comfortable guest rooms featuring two queen beds and a full bath. Sliding doors lead you onto an ample private deck to take in the beautiful vistas and the surrounding countryside. The lodge’s chef and attentive staff will make your stay a memorable one.

Brown and rainbow trout were introduced to the waters of the Coyhaique region more than 60 years ago. The ideal conditions of the local waters flowing from high plateaus, temperate rainforests or glaciers of the Andes, have nurtured the development of abundant and healthy populations of wild fish.

Coyhaique is situated at the center of the largest river drainage in the region covering a total of 4,500 square miles. This privileged location allows our guests to enjoy many great rivers such as the Simpson, Mañihuales, Aysen, Ñireguao, Huemules, Blanco, and Emperador Guillermo and other less known streams.

The waters of the Coyhaique area, with their prolific insect life, offer ample opportunities to experience the best in dry fly fishing. We emphasize waded sight fishing. During a typical week, the Mañihuales and Simpson rivers also offer great opportunities for float & waded fishing. Smaller tributaries provide exciting alternatives for sight fishing, while the lakes and lagoons are great options for exciting half day fishing sessions when Caddis or Dragonflies are hatching. Fish here have an abundant variety of food from hatches, terrestrials, nymphs, crustaceans and minnows. The first thing an angler notices is the vitality and power of these fish. In addition to our fishing, guests will also have available a wide variety of non-angling activities such as horseback riding, bird watching, hiking, scenic float trips, guided tours (by vehicle or horseback) to visit the Gauchos (Patagonia’s cowboy) at work.

A typical fishing day starts with a delicious breakfast at the lodge between 8:00 or 8:30 a.m. You will leave between 9:00 or 9:30 am and fish until 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. Your guide will then prepare a stream-side picnic lunch. Fishing will resume after lunch and you will fish until 6:30 or 7:30 p.m. depending on your preference. During the week, we will take advantage of the variety of waters available and fish as many different rivers as possible, fishing larger rivers, streams and spring creeks. Typically, guests will experience three days fishing from boats plus three days of waded fishing.

Additionally, there are several remote and lesser known, but equally spectacular streams, spring creeks and more than a dozen smaller lakes. Pristine, clear streams offer varied fishing, great dry fly action, and challenging sight fishing in both streams and still water. We prioritize dry fly fishing, but when surface action is slow, streamers and nymphs are very productive. The great quantity of waters available will provide our guests with a variety of quality fishing throughout the fishing season. The fishing season starts in mid October and continues through early May.

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RATES

Remember that our services are completely free. When you book a trip with us, you pay the same rate than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter.

Program/Nights             7            6 5 4

Double occupancy      $5,400     $4,700    $4,000   $3,300       

Single occupancy      $8,800     $7,500    $6,300   $5,200       

Prices per person in US dollars

Included: Lodging in room with private bathroom at lodge in Coyhaique, daily guided fishing according to program, all meals, lunch and dinner accompanied by our selection of Chilean wines, beer and non-alcoholic beverages, all transfers to and from fishing places, one professional guide for every two anglers (double occupancy) , one guide per angler (single occupancy) , use of 4x4 vehicles, boats or horses, as required by program, private transfers between Balmaceda airport, Coyhaique on arrival and departure.

Not Included: Air travel, hotel and transfers prior to and after those included within itinerary, use of fishing gear, flies (available for sale), fishing license, gratuities, and items of a personal nature such as: laundry, telephone, internet and other items not specifically mentioned as included.

How to get there: Departing from Santiago, take the first flight to Coyhaique departing Santiago usually around 7:45 AM. Upon arrival to the airport, our staff will meet you right outside the baggage claim area and will show you to your vehicle. The drive to Coyhaique takes approximately 50 minutes. The drive from Coyhaique to Estancia de los Rios lodge takes approximately 3.5 hours

Reservations: In order to secure space, a 50% advance payment is required at the time of booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to arrival date. Advance payments are non refundable unless the client finds a replacement guest. We strongly suggest early reservations due to limited availability of space. We also recommend cancellation insurance for your trip. Credit cards credit cards accepted with 4% surcharge.

Gratuities: As a guideline the lodge recommends 10% of the lodge cost per guest as a total gratuity for the guides and staff. Gratuities can be given to the lodge manager for distribution to the guides and staff. Guides generally fish an 8-hour day, but they will cater to the serious angler who fishes longer hours, in this case guide tips should be adjusted accordingly.

Trip Cancelation:  Payments are non refundable unless client finds replacement guests for same season, in which case all payments will be refunded, minus a $200 administration fee per person, after replacement guests have paid in full. Replacement guests cannot be part of a group already planning to visit any of the lodges represented by Andes Journeys. We strongly suggest, guests buy trip cancellation insurance that will cover risks such as : Work, injury or personal health related issues, etc.

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Release and Reservation of Rights

We strongly suggest, guest buy trip cancellation insurance. Due to acts of god or adverse climatic conditions some activities can be changed or canceled, especially if the guide estimates that there is higher risk for an individual or the group. If canceled, we will do everything possible, so the activities are substituted for others of similar nature.  All outdoor activities have a risk of personal injury and strongly suggest that our clients buy insurance that will cover such risks. We recommend insurance by www.travelguard.com , www.travelsafe.com or similar. The client liberates Andes Journeys, LLC its subsidiaries, affiliates and agents (collectively referred to herein as AJ) as well as any service providers, hotel, land and lodge owners, including Koon Outfitters, of all obligations and liabilities due to accidents or illness while participating in the contracted activity or itinerary. Andes Journeys, LLC retains the discretion to alter any itinerary or activity if, in the sole judgment of the guide, local conditions or client’s physical abilities are judged to make the activity unsafe. Failure to comply with the guide’s decision in these matters will release the Andes Journeys from any liability for consequences, which may occur from the clients’ non-compliance. Andes Journeys, LLC and its subsidiaries, affiliates and Agents (collectively referred to herein as AJ) act only as agents for, and have no control over or responsibility for the acts or omissions of airlines, railroads, ship owners or other providers of means of transportation. AJ will endeavor to make all expeditions as enjoyable and rewarding as possible, however, the client understands and acknowledges that AJ cannot control naturally occurring phenomena, such as the weather or other such phenomena for which the clients of AJ will assume full responsibility. Guides and/or lodge staff may take pictures or videos of guests and these images may be used in promotional material without the need of written consent unless guest specifically requests this material not to be used. Should illness, safety or personal reason necessitate the evacuation of one or more clients, the client(s) involved will pay the evacuation expense. AJ reserves the right: 1) to make such alterations in the itinerary of any expedition as it deems necessary or desirable under the circumstances 2) to refuse to accept or retain as a member of the party of any expedition any person at any time, in which case refund will be based on the actual cost of the unfinished portion of the expedition, 3) to pass on to expedition members expenditures occasioned by delays or circumstances beyond the control of AJ; and 4) to cancel any expedition prior to departure, in which case AJ will substitute the expedition for one of similar nature and this will constitute full settlement to the client, thereby terminating all obligations and liabilities  of AJ. Baggage and personal effects, including items purchased during the expedition, are the sole responsibility of their owners at all times and no employee/agent of AJ or any affiliated entity is authorized to accept these items for storage, safekeeping or transportation. The prices quoted for any itinerary are based on foreign exchange values and/or tariffs currently in effect and are subject to change without notice. Registration for the trip and receipt of deposit indicates that our terms and conditions have been read and accepted.