Argentina - Patagonia

Chime Lodge

Fly Fishing Trip or Lodge Details:

Overlooking the scenic Chimehuin River, Chime Lodge (pronounced Chee-may) is ideally located with excellent access to the greatest diversity of trout water in Northern Patagonia. From the doorstep, access the Chimehuin for trophy trout, and less than 45 minutes away you will find miles and miles of trout rich waters including the Malleo, Collon Cura and Alumine Rivers or the large trout- producing Tromen, Epulafquen, Huechulafquen, Curruhe and Verde Lakes.

These are the waters that put Patagonia on the fly fishing map of the world. Each river or lake has its own character.

To top off your day you will be welcomed by the family-style atmosphere of the lodge and treated to excellent cooking and Argentina's renowned wines.

THE FISHING: Brown, rainbow, brook trout and landlocked salmon thrive in these waters and readily take flies. Chime Lodge is located on the boundaries of Lanin National Park, that offers a majestic landscape throughout its almost 1.5 million acres and is dominated by Lanin Volcano, a peak of 11,300 feet adorned by snow and dry lava. The area has more than 20 trout rich lakes that feed a network of rivers that every year attract the attention of fly fishermen from all around the globe. The main river in the area is Alumine which receives water from many tributaries like the Pulmari, Quillen, Ruca Choroi, Malleo, Pilo lil and Catan lil. At the confluence of the Catan Lil, the Alumine is renamed Collon Cura which also receives water from the Chimehuin, Quemquemtreu and Caleufu Rivers until it drains into the Piedra del Aguila Reservoir.

Season Information

Mid-November to mid-April

Rate Information

7 nights and 6 ½ days fishing, US$3,995
Additional day, US$595
3 day wilderness expedition (Alumine - Chimehuin), US$1,785
Single occupancy supplement, US$250 per day
(For the 2011-2012 season)

ACCOMMODATIONS AND CAPACITY: Chime Lodge building was newly constructed in 2008 and is situated directly on the banks of the upper Chimehuin River and boasts such amenities as air conditioning, 24-hour power, broadband wireless Internet, Internet phones, emergency satellite phones and a fly tying desk. The beautifully appointed lodge can accommodate 10 guests in five large bedrooms, each with a private full bathroom and hot-water shower. The lodge also features two common living rooms, a reading/internet room, open kitchen and a large dining room with a common table for up to 12 guests.

INCLUSIONS: Lodging in double room with private bath, all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) including Argentine wines, beer and non alcoholic beverages, one professional guide per two anglers or one guide for four non anglers, all transfers from and to Chapelco airport and fishing locations. If arriving into Bariloche on a day other than Saturday, you will incur the cost of that transfer, which is approximately US$160 one way.

EXCLUSIONS: Airfare, transfers in Buenos Aires or Bariloche airport (see above paragraph), fishing license, personal expenses such as international telephone calls, laundry, flies, additional alcoholic beverages, gratuities, etc.

General Information

HOW TO GET THERE: Flights to Buenos Aires (EZE) and then transfer to Aeroparq (AEP) for onward flight to Chapelco (CPC) or Bariloche (BRC).