The Malleo, a freestone river, internationally recognized for its dry fly fishing. The river drains from Tromen Lake near the base of the Lanin Volcano. After flowing approximately 30 miles it reaches the junction with the Alumine River. Over the entire flow the river crosses meadows, canyons and great willow tree galleries and presents great hatches throughout the… Continue reading Malleo River
Author: Martin Castañeda
Collón Cura
The Collon Cura is a major river of this region. Most of the other rivers of this drainage area are its tributaries. The course of the river travels through a beautiful valley from north to south and varies in width from approximately 70 to 150 feet. This is a mild gradient river and it’s shoreline varies from… Continue reading Collón Cura
Chimehuin River
The Chimehuin begins at the mouth of Huechulafquen Lake, near the base of the Lanin Volcano. It runs for 30 miles until the junction with the Collon Cura River. Junin de los Andes city divides the river into the upper and lower sections. We fish the more productive lower section, which has a slower gradient, with willow lined banks,… Continue reading Chimehuin River
Alumine River
The Alumine is one of the longest rivers in northern Patagonia. This freestone river drains Lake Alumine and continues until its junction with the Catan-Lil- River where it becomes the Collon Cura. Much of the Alumine has restricted or difficult access which limits fishing pressure. This is a world class fishery and is float fished on either a… Continue reading Alumine River
Caleufu River
The Caleufu is possibly one of the most beautiful rivers in northern Patagonia. This river’s 40-mile flow starts at the junction of the Meliquina and Filo Hua-Hum Rivers and ends at the Piedra del Aquila Reservoir. It begins as a mountain stream running through a canyon with unique rock formations, and it gradually gives way to an… Continue reading Caleufu River