Southcentral Patagonia  (6 nights / 5 days)

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This fly fishing trip is based inside the General Carrera Lake watershed in Chilean Patagonia- offering some of the world’s most remote, ‘off-the-grid’ angling opportunities for trophy brown and rainbow trout. General Carrera is Chile’s largest lake (700+ sq. miles) and is the second largest lake in South America, only smaller than Lago Titicaca in Bolivia. The trout that inhabit ‘Carrera’ grow big and thrive in the lake’s deep cold waters. Our operation targets these fish as they transition from the lake into the headwaters of the watershed to begin their spawning process. While this trip may be initially attractive, it should be reserved for those who wish to cover large amounts of water on foot over rugged terrain. Additionally, the techniques used to target these fish often require advanced angling experience, a conditioned casting arm, and the ability to navigate in and around boulders/pocket water. 

 

TRIP FORMAT 

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Inclusions: 5 days of guided fishing / 6 nights of lodging. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Wine and beer. Ground transportation (truck and ferry) to and from Balmaceda Airport (BBA). Chilean fishing license. Flies are provided. Rods, reels, lines, available on request.

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Exclusions: US Passport (required). Airfare. Any additional accommodations outside this trip package. Hard alcohol. Gratuities to staff. 

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SAMPLE ITINERARY 

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Saturday: Depart USA by plane. 

 

Sunday: Arrive in Santiago, Chile (SCL) early morning. Go through Chilean Customs. Pick up bags. Recheck bags. Depart morning or early afternoon to Balmaceda, Chile (BBA). It is important to be on one of these flights for your departure: 

 

Latam Airlines SCL BBA 

LA 271 07:35 10:00 
LA 275 09:00 11:25 
LA 279 12:55 15:20 

 

Sunday (cont’d.): Shuttle from airport to lodging accommodations will be provided by guides/assistants. Transportation from Balmaceda to lodging accommodations is typically 3.5 hours. Dinner Sunday night at approx. 8:30 PM. 

 

Monday through Friday: Guided fishing days. Start time-approx. 9:00 AM; End time-approx. 6:00 PM. Breakfast served at 8:00 AM, streamside lunches, appetizers/drinks at 8:00 PM, and dinner at 8:30 PM. 

 

Saturday: Depart lodging accommodations by 8:15 AM. Shuttle from lodging accommodations to airport provided by guides/assistants. It is important to be on one of these initial flights for your return: 

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Latam Airlines BBA SCL 

LA 274 16:50 19:10 
LA 272 17:30 20:50 

Sunday: Arrive in USA.

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Sunday: Arrive in USA.