El Patagon 
Chile
Three hours south of the small town of Chaiten, at the edge of the remote Reserva Nacional Lago Rosselot, lies El Patagon Lodge: a rustic yet exceedingly comfortable outback camp for serious anglers. Situated on 3,000 private acres and featuring more than a mile of riverfront on the beautiful Rio Figueroa, El Patagon is within easy striking distance of six rivers, four lakes, and several saltwater estuaries. Due to the remote nature of the lodge, seeing another angler here is a rarity. Under the care of skilled American guides, anglers float the Rio Rosselot, Figueroa, Puyuhuapi, and Pico from jet boats, rafts, and pontoon boats and experience high catch rates of wild browns and rainbows, many of which grow to an impressive size. Here, big attractor dries and streamers are the norm, and the average day typically resembles an epic day on America’s finest streams. Guests stay in attractive cabins complete with private baths, down comforters, and oriental rugs. The main lodge and dining area is a handsome, 30-foot diameter yurt where tastefully prepared meals are accompanied by fine Chilean wines. The lodge also features a wood-fired hot tub overlooking the river and a spacious drying room for gear. For those who cherish spectacular scenery, superb fishing, and a remote wilderness experience, El Patagon is a destination not to be missed.
El Patagon Travel:
To get to El Patagon Lodge you will need to make travel arrangements to Santiago, Chile and then to Puerto Montt, Chile and finally Chaiten, Chile. Your travel agent will be able to assist you with flights to Puerto Montt. The flight from Puerto Montt to Chaiten is on a small commuter air line and we will assist you with this reservation. You will need to make your travel arrangements to arrive in Puerto Montt by 12:00 noon on your arrival day. On your departure day you should schedule your flight out of Puerto Montt after 4:00 Pm. The majority of the flights to Chile depart the US in the evening and arrive early in the morning at the Santiago International Airport. Upon arrival you will be charged a $100.00 entry tax. Domestic airport taxes are $8.00 and departure tax is $18.50. After receiving your luggage and clearing customs, you’ll make a short 5 minute walk to the National Airport where you’ll connect with your 90 minute flight to Puerto Montt’s International Airport - El Tepual. Your arrival will be in the late morning or early afternoon. You’ll be greeted in the Puerto Montt airport by Yan Kee Way staff and be assisted on to your short flight to Chaiten. In Chaiten you will be met by El Patagon staff and then drive three hours to the lodge. All itineraries begin in the afternoon of your arrival day.
El Patagon Documentation:
You will need a valid passport to enter Chile! Please make sure your passport is valid for six months after the last day of your trip. Please note that Chile charges a one-time entrance fee of $100 US before you clear customs. Please be prepared to pay this in cash.
El Patagon Fishing Program:
With multiple rivers and lakes within easy striking distance of El Patagon Lodge, anglers have a great many options. The main systems are the Rio Figueroa, the Rio Rosselot, and the Rio Pico. Anglers access these rivers using rafts, catarafts, and jet boats. During a typical week at El Patagon it is not uncommon for anglers to cast dries, nymphs, streamers, and mice patterns. On average fish range from 14” to 18” but it is not uncommon to see fish in the 20” to 25” range in a week’s fishing. As far as numbers of fish are concerned we expect there to be tough days that you will have to work hard for half a dozen fish and we also expect there to be great days with 20 plus fish to hand with most days falling somewhere in between.
El Patagon Accommodations and Meals:
El Patagon is located on over 3,000 acres on the banks of the Rio Figueroa. The property has four well appointed cabins for guests, a 30 foot yurt for dining, a changing room for storing waders, boots and equipment, a wood burning hot tub on the river, and a modern cook house. The cabins are all equipped with full baths, ample built in storage, and wood burning stoves.
El Patagon Climate:
Temperatures typically range from the mid 50’s to the mid 90’s. In the summer it is usually quite warm during the day and cool in the evening. However, it is important for guests to be prepared for cold rainy conditions throughout the season.
El Patagon Season:
December – April
El Patagon Fish Species:
Brown and rainbow trout
El Patagon Lodge Capacity:
8 anglers
El Patagon 2008 Rates:
$4,250 per week / per person.
Included:
Meals, lodging, ground transfers, guides, boats.
Not Included:
RT Air Fare to Chaiten, alcoholic beverages (other than complementary house wine with your meal), phone calls and faxes, gratuities.
Note: Gratuities should be 10% to 15% of the package price. They should be given to the head guide and he will distribute them amongst the staff.
