More than a single lodge on a solitary stream, Esquel Outfitters is network of skilled Argentine guides and tasteful accommodations that span the entire Chubut province. Whether you are interested in the Los Alerces region, the Esquel region, or the Rio Pico/Corcovado region, Esquel Outfitters has the expertise and connections needed to make your trip to Patagonia a most memorable and productive fishing experience. With five distinct accommodations, eleven river systems, three spring creeks, five lakes, overnight camping trips, and more than 80 miles of private river access, Esquel Outfitters has an endless array of options from which to construct your ultimate angling itinerary. All trips employ English-speaking Argentine guides with a minimum of twelve years of experience, ensuring not only great fishing but a true Argentine experience from start to finish. While trips of any length are welcome, itineraries of ten days or more enable anglers to comfortably visit and fish all three of these remarkable regions. For those who want to enjoy some of the world’s finest wild trout fishing and at the same time indulge in a real Argentine experience, this is the ultimate venue.
Esquel Outfitters Travel:
To get to the lodge, guests arrive into Buenos Aires which is serviced by American, Lan Chile, United, and Aerolineas Argentina. We recommend you overnight in Buenos Aires at your hotel of choice prior to your fishing trip. Anglers take the daily flight to Bariloche or Esquel to meet their Esquel Outfitter’s guides. Domestic Air Travel: Lan Chile and Aerolineas Argentina service Bariloche. Because Argentina airlines are notorious for schedule changes we recommend that you contact the airline three days prior to your departure to reconfirm your flights.
Esquel Outfitters Documentation:
You will need a valid passport to enter Argentina!
Esquel Outfitters Fishing Program:
In many ways the Esquel region resembles fishing in the American West fifty years ago. The city of Esquel is located in the middle of one of Patagonia's largest volcanic craters on the eastern front of the Andes Mountains. Esquel has great services for fly fishermen and is the center of some of the best trout fishing on the planet. This is the gateway to Argentina's Los Alerces National Park and to the Southern Andes Mountains. The area has many creeks, lakes and rivers, all of which contain excellent numbers of trout and it’s just a short drive to incredible fly fishing on the Rio Grande, the Corcovado, the Nant Y Fall, the Rio Segilo and the Arroyo Pescado spring creek.
Esquel Outfitters Accommodations and Meals:
Esquel Outfitters utilizes diverse accommodations in all three trout fishing regions. Your accommodations – cabins, hosterias, private ranches and camping – are selected depending on size of group, character of group, length of stay, and desires. Esquel Outfitters hosts guests in several established fly fishing lodges in Argentina in the various regions, some of which they own, and others on private estancias. One advantage of fishing with Esquel Outfitters is that if the conditions change, you can move to another location for better fishing. When staying in Esquel, they use either Hosteria La Chacra or a Lodge near the Rio Grande. Hosteria El Trebol is used in Los Alerces National Park. They also have 2 private estancia that allow our clients private access to the rivers. On the Rio Segilo you will camp for 3 or 4 nights as you float the entire length of 60 miles on the Estancia. Our camping is quite comfortable, including hot showers, camp chefs, cots with sleeping pads, sleeping bags, pillows, and chairs and tables for dining. On the Rio Gualjaina and Arroyo Pescado you will spend your evenings at our newly constructed accommodations at Estancia La Elvira. La Elvira is a 60,000 acre working estancia with over 5,000 sheep and 1,000 cattle. You will also have 14 miles of the Rio Gualjaina exclusively for your fishing enjoyment. Your guides are also your hosts and are with you for every meal, gathering, and event for the duration of your Patagonia adventure. These unique packages offer you the opportunity to mingle with locals, explore the Argentina countryside, and immerse yourself in one of the world’s most attractive cultures.
Esquel Outfitters Climate:
The summer climate of this southernmost region of South America is extremely changeable, and a wide range of temperatures and weather conditions should be expected. The sun can be very strong during the day, but the wind chill factor makes the use of protective gear necessary all season long.
Esquel Outfitters Season:
December – March
Esquel Outfitters Fish Species:
Landlocked Atlantic salmon, brown, rainbow and brook trout
Esquel Outfitters Lodge Capacity:
Varies due to lodging location
Esquel Outfitters 2009 Rate:
$3850.00 per week / per person (6 days fishing), based on double occupancy.
Included:
Accommodations with private room/bath, meals, beer, wine, alcohol, fishing license and guiding.
Not Included:
Please note that this price does not include Buenos Aires hotels, Buenos Aires transfers, personal equipment / flies, staff and guide gratuities.
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