Location:
  Southern Chile - Near the town of Coyhaique

Season:
  First week of December through the mid-April

Capacity:
  Maximum of 6 anglers per week

Species:
 Brown, rainbow and brook trout

General Information:
  Picacho River Lodge is a remote lodge with all the amenities of a modern lodge located directly on the Picacho River.  Spectacular scenery and outstanding fishing await you at Picacho River Lodge!
  The Picacho Lodge is located in one of the most southern zones of Chile in the midst of the Andes Mountains on the banks of the Picacho River.  The valley formed by this river is considered to be  a unique place in Chile with the highest biodiversity of nature in Patagonia.  This can be seen in it natural landscapes and geographic richness, which remain intact until the present as a result of it's isolation due to the difficult and restricted areas. 

  The unequaled fishing conditions found here is directly a result of the untouched and uninhabited nature of the valley.  Therefore, it is possible to find healthy populations of wild rainbow and brown trout in various water systems of this unique area.  The different rivers, lakes, lagoons, and streams enable wading from shore as well as fishing from uniquely designed Cataraft boats. 

  Each new day the fishing experience at Picacho Lodge brings forth a new adventure.  This is not only because the main means of transportation on the river are Cataraft boats with jet outboard motors, but because of the variety of fishing locations that may be visited using the lodge as a central point. 

  The fishing opportunities at Picacho are varied as you will fish rivers, lakes and lagoons.  There are 9 rivers, each very different from the next in both size, and structure.  Some are meandering rivers with many deep pools within them, others are freestone with rapids and pocket water and there are even slow moving streams and spring creeks presenting unique technical challenges.

  No matter the river or the conditions, sight fishing and throwing dry flies is first choice!  However, when conditions are unfavorable, our guides will always seek other methods for success using streamers, nymphs, and even salmon eggs.

  Another fly fishing option are the lakes and lagoons.  This can provide for some spectacular fly fishing for huge rainbows and browns.  Chernobyl ants, dragonflies, and even mouse patterns, constitute the ideal diet of the brown and rainbow trout that inhabit the reeds.  The 8 lakes and lagoons represent a wide range of natural features: lush rushes and reeds, rock formations, trunks and shallow waters define these bodies of water.  The lakes and lagoons provide outstanding fly fishing experiences in adverse climatic conditions being an excellent alternative for those days when rivers do not offer great fishing.

Picacho Lodge and it's surrounding fishery is a very special location
and a destination you will not want to miss!
Length of Stay:
  Packages vary from a standard one week (Saturday to Saturday) Adventure to a shorter 4 or 5 day adventure. 

Rates:
  a standard one week adventure is $3500.00 per person based on double occupancy and shared guide.

What's Included:
  All transfers to and from Balmaceda Airport, Coyhaique, Chile and the lodge.  All accomodations for specified length of stay, daily guided fly fishing based on two anglers per guide, fishing license, all meals and all beverages, including wine and beer.

What's Not Included:
  Airfare to Balmaceda Airport, Coyhaique, Chile, tips and gratuities for lodge staff and guides, personal gear, rods, reels, and flies.

Deposit Information:
  A 50 % deposit (per angler) of the total package for each trip is to Riversage Outfitters within 20 days of booking to secure the reservation.  For more information check out our Booking Info page!

How to Get There:
  Traveling to Balmaceda is an experience you not soon forget, a short jet flight from Santiago with a stop in Puerto Montt you will see some of the most beautiful scenery your eyes have ever seen!  Flying over the Andes Mountains is amazing and something you will remember forever.

  Over night flights from Miami to Santiago are available on most major airlines. 

Documents Required:
    You will need a vaild passport to enter Chile.  No visa is required for citizens of the United States unless you plan on staying longer than three months.  there is a one time entrance fee of $140.00 to enter the country of Chile.

Terms and Conditions:
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