Patagonia Trout
Pataonia Region, Chimehuin River
Argentina Fly Fishing
Overlooking the picturesque Chimehuin River, Chime Lodge (pronounced Chee-may) is perfectly located with exceptional access to the greatest variety of trout water in Northern Patagonia.
Right from the lodge there is access the trophy trout of the Chimehuin River, and about 45 minutes away from seemingly endless trout rich waters including the Malleo, Collon Cura and Alumine Rivers plus the larger lakes including the Tromen, Epulafquen, Huechulafquen, Curruhe and Verde Lakes.
The Fish
Brown, rainbow, brook trout and landlocked salmon flourish in these waters and readily take flies.
Between fishing outings, guests will experience the comforts of home back at the lodge and treated to exceptional meals, paired with Argentina's renowned wines.
Fly-fisherman's Dream!
Fly Fishing and Spin or Baitcasting style are enjoyed here by anglers from around the world.
The Waters
Chime Lodge is located on the boundaries of Lanin National Park, that offers a majestic landscape throughout its almost 1.5 million acres and dominated by Lanin Volcano a peak of 11.300 ft adorned by snow and dry lava.
This area has more than 20 trout rich lakes that feed a network of rivers that every year attracts the attention of fly fishermen from all around the globe.
The main river in the area is Alumine which receives water from lots of tributaries like the Pulmari, Quillen, Ruca Choroi, Malleo, Pilo lil and Catan lil. It is at its confluence with the Catan Lil where the Alumine is renamed Collon Cura which also receives water from the Chimehuin, Quemquemtreu and Caleufu Rivers until it drains into Piedra del Aguila Reservoir.
The Lodge
Chime Lodge operates out of a 390 m2 building newly constructed in 2008 which 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 phone, emergency satellite phone and a fly tying desk.
The lodge can accommodate ten guests in five large bedrooms, each with an private full bathroom with 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.
Once your arrive, the ever-present and spectacular natural beauty, including the rivers, the lagoons, the sky, the forests, the wild flowers and the prairies will overwhelm your senses. There’s abundant wildlife too, and you may see Condors, Guanacos, Rheas, ducks, storks, chajas, parrots and wild geese - just to name a few of the species. You will be wined and dined in the Argentine style, enjoying the famous homegrown beef, flavorful fruits and vegetables and the very fine wines.
