4 Days Fly Fishing Program in Bariloche

4 Days Fly Fishing Program in Bariloche

Estancia Arroyo Verde is a family owned and managed Lodge, located on the world renowned River Traful and one of the first private estancias to open its doors to anglers and guests from around the world. Situated within the Nahuel Huapi National Park in Northern Patagonia, it is just an hour and a half from the local airport, San Carlos de Bariloche. Nestled in the Traful valley, Estancia Arroyo Verde has for more than 25 years played host to discerning anglers of all ages and abilities and to those seeking adventure in comfort.

The amazing river Traful which runs for ten miles through the unspoiled beauty of Arroyo Verde is home to land-locked salmon, brown and rainbow trout. The surrounding Andes Mountains make for breathtaking horse riding, hiking excursions and bird watching. The Andean Condor is one of the most appreciated among all the birds of the Estancia.

The season is from November through April.

The Traful is an exclusively catch and release fly-fishing river. At the beginning of the season the river runs high and fast with the level dropping in December but usually with fast water till the beginning or middle of January (depending on weather conditions, especially the winter snows), it then runs slow till the first Autumn rains.

A typical mountain river of crystal clear water varying in width from 60 to 90 feet (20 to 30 meters) with rapids and pools throughout its 10 miles course is home to rainbow and brown trout and land-locked salmon. Although the average size of the fish is around 20 to 23 ins. for trout and 22 to

24 ins. for salmon, it is not uncommon to catch a 28 ins. Salmon, a 30 ins. Rainbow, a 29 ins. Brown, all which have been caught recently, something to think about when you choose the tippet for your leader.

Also take into account that sections of the riverbank are lined with trees and shrubs making casting more exciting and rather challenging!. Ernie Schwiebert loved Arroyo Verde and for over 50 years came here to fish the Traful. Mel Krieger was also a fan of these waters and enjoyed spending a few days with us.