Location: Northern Patagonia near the the town of Bariloche on the border with Chile.
Season: Beginning of November until end of April.
Capacity: Maximum of 10 anglers
Species: Rainbow, Brook and Brown trout
General Information: Located in the Nahuel Huapi National Park in the midst of virgin waters and lush forest.
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Located in Northern Patagonia near the border with Chile, Orvis-Endorsed Rio Manso Lodge offers a host of activities led by exceptional fly fishing, elegant yet comfortable lodging, and extraordinary cuisine. Nestled in Nahuel Huapi National Park in the midst of virgin waters and lush forests.
Fly Fishing At Rio Manso offers the visiting angler a wide variety of waters from small streams and large rivers to intimate spring creeks and deep productive lakes where monster browns, hefty rainbows and trophy brook trout swim. Fly fishing in the heart of Patagonia is a unique experience. Imagine casting to big, healthy trout in crystal clear water without seeing another person all day. There are miles of still and moving waters throughout Nahuel Huapi National Park with very little fishing pressure. Our waters offer a complete variety of different types of fishing, from big dry flies and weighted streamers to tiny emergers, nymphs and spinners.
One of the jewels at Rio Manso Lodge is Lago Fonck. This four mile long lake offers big rainbows, browns and brook trout. Depending on the time of year, we fish streamers and dry flies on the lake, often both during a typical day. Dragon flies, damsels, and caddis flies all hatch on the lake and the trout cruise the lakeshore weed beds in search of a meal. We fish the edges from one of our Carolina skiffs, working the structure where rainbow and brook trout lay, with the occasional brown as well. With the added bonus of spotting an Andean Condor circling overhead, and beautiful Mount Tronador in the distance, a day on Fonck is always a special day.
Unlike most lodges, however, we are usually out on the water for 9 -10 hours. If you really like to fish, you’ll love the length of our fishing day. For those who consider fishing just one part of a great Patagonia experience, we’re happy to bring you in whenever you’re ready.
While there is no such thing as an ordinary day at Rio Manso Lodge, we do have sort of a routine that begins most days with breakfast at 8am. After hot coffee, eggs, cereal, fresh fruit or whatever else you need to get going, you’ll meet your guide in the wader room around 9am. With the exception of a trip to the Pichi Leufu, or a horse ride into Lago Los Cesares for big brookies and bigger browns, none of our waters are more than 20-25 minutes from the lodge which allows you to spend more time fishing and less time riding around. When departing for the Pichi, or Cesares, you will have breakfast at 7:30am. We fish until mid day, then stop for a streamside lunch which can be either hot or cold, and might include such items as steaks, quiches, sandwiches, salads, cheese, and fresh bread. Some of our guests like to take a siesta after lunch, but we’re not surprised if you want to get right back on the water! After fishing through the afternoon, you would normally get off the water by 7-8 pm or so, and return to the lodge to clean up, take a sauna, or perhaps get a massage. We serve drinks and hors d’oeuvres before dinner in front of the fireplace. Dinner is usually served between 9 and 10 o’clock, although we’ve been known to eat much later if the fish are rising and you just can’t tear yourself away. We are very flexible when it comes to arranging your day. If you have a special request, just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you and give you the best experience possible.
After your day of fishing, you can relax in the remarkable Lodge. Rebuilt in 2004 and uniquely designed, every one of our 9 guest rooms at Rio Manso Lodge face northwest with spectacular views of Lago Hess and the Andes Mountains. Just 15 miles away towers majestic Monte Tronador located on the border with Chile. If the weather is clear, the mountain looks close enough to touch. Each of our rooms is comfortably appointed with either King Size or two Full Size beds and private bath. Some are equipped with a Jacuzzi as well. Many guests sleep with their windows open to let in the crisp, cool mountain air. The lodge features a full wader room for tackle and waders, a fly tying area, a small, but well-equipped bar, and a spacious sitting area in front of our river stone fireplace. Many nights it is cool enough to enjoy the warmth and comfort of a roaring fire. We normally serve cocktails and hors d’oeuvres there each evening. The lodge has a sauna available to drive out the chill and loosen those stiff casting muscles.
Meals are served in the main dining room and are the fitting conclusion to a day on the water or exploring the wonders of Patagonia. Our professionally trained chef will concoct delightful cuisine that reflects an international flavor made with the freshest of ingredients.
Be Sure to Reserve your Spot on This
Remarkable Argentine Fly Fishing Adventure!
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Length of Stay:
Packages at Rio Manso are completely customized, please
contact us for more information!
Rates:
The
standard 7 nights / 6 days fishing package is $3,870.00 per person
(based on double occupancy)
Single supplement: $200 per night
What's
Included:
Airport transfers, Lodging in single or double room
with private bath, all meals including Argentine wines, beer
non-alcoholic beverages, snacks, laundry, internet, one guide per two anglers, fishing license and non-fishing guided activities. Ground transportation to all fishing locations.
What's Not Included:
Airfare to Buenos Aires or Bariloche, transfer
and hotel costs in Buenos Aires, personal expenses such as international telephone calls, gratuities, and massages.
How to Get there:
Traveling
to Argentina is not difficult, just easy overnight flight to Buenos
Aires from several major U.S. Cities. A two hour flight from Buenos
Aires to Bariloche. You will be met at the airport and a
short drive to the lodge.
Documents Required:
Citizens
of the United States do not need a visa for tourist trips up to ninety
days. You will need a vaild passport and will have to fill out a
landing card on arrival and you will be given a stamp for thirty, sixty
or ninety days. Staple your duplicate of the landing card into your
passport, next to your entrance stamp, as you will need it to leave the
country.
Travel Arrangements:
Riversage Outfitters can help with all your
travel arrangements for all the destinations we offer.
Terms and
Conditions:
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here to view Riversage Outfitters Terms and Conditions
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