» General Information:
Located in the heart of the Andes Mountain, Caviahue is 225 miles NW from Neuquén capital city. This mountain village is located at the foot of the Copahue volcano 1,600 meters above sea level, on the shores of the homonymous lake with ancient "Araucaria" forest, lakes, turquoise-colored lagoons and small waterfalls.
The private fishing Ranch covers 50,000 acres, including five interconnecting lakes and Rivers like the Trolope lagoon, Rincon lagoon, Larga lagoon, Achacosa lagoon, Trolope river, Agrio river and others. In constant geographical change, the rivers slide slowly through corridors and pools providing stunning views with typical vegetation within virgin surroundings, all perfectly adapted to the moody Patagonian climate.
The fishing in this vast territory is unique. This wild place makes the quality and quantity of your catches to be the most incredible, and you can fish from sunrise till sunset without seeing another angler.
The record fish in the area were an 11-pound Brown, a 9-pound Rainbow, and a 6.6-pound Brookie. Catch & Release policy is compulsory.
» Package:
We offer different kinds of programs according to the fishing level, physical conditions and personal interest of our clients.
The packages consist in three to five fishing days floating the Agrio river and wading the Trolope, Trocoman or other rivers or lagoons. The Agrio is a great river to float all the season, while the Trolope and the Trocomán rivers are ideal for dry flyfishing lovers. All our packages include transfer Neuquen/Caviahue/Neuquen, accommodation in Caviahue village in the best "Inn", breakfast and lunch with beverages, fishing in exclusive private waters with well-qualified guides, 2 fully-equipped drifting boats and all ground transfers in the area.
A typical 5-day program is as follows:
Day 1
After breakfast, fishing the upper section of the Trolope river. Lunch (typical Patagonian grill). Fishing the low waters of the Rincon lagoon until sunset. Return to the Lodge.
Day 2
After breakfast, fishing the middle section of the Trolope river, between the Large and Rincon Lagoon. Lunch and fishing until late afternoon. Return to the Lodge.
Day 3
After breakfast, trip to the Trocomán river (about 70-mile drive from the Lodge). You will be amazed at the quantity of trout in the river. Lunch and fishing until sunset. Return to the Lodge.
Day 4
After breakfst, floating on the "Achacosa¨ lagoon surrounded by large schools of ¨Brookies¨. Lunch and fishing other little streams and rivers until sunset. Return to the Lodge.
Day 5
After breakfast, float trip and wade fishing in the Escondida lagoon, home to large rainbows. Lunch and fishing the upper Trolope river until sunset. Return to the Lodge.
» Accommodation:
We offer few "Inn Lodge" options at Caviahue village with well-appointed rooms accommodating up to 2 fishermen, to ensure privacy and comfort. Rooms have good heating, electricity, private bathrooms with hot water, housekeeping and soft sheet and towels, WiFi areas. In addition to the awesome surroundings, you´ll also be amazed at the charming picturesque characteristics of the Lodges, creating a perfect environment for pleasant relax and enjoyment.
One of the Lodges has a SPA with sauna, steam bath, swimming pool, gym equipment, etc.
Other option is to stay in a Ranch located 50 miles from Caviahue, living in cabins, and fish the Agrio river for 2 or 3 days.
» Tackle and Equipment:
The number of the rod depends on the size of the river. Anyway we recommend a #6 or #7 Wt rod and a #3 or # 4 - #5 Wt rod (middle action). Floating lines (Weight Forward) and a Sinking line like Teeny 130 or 200.
Leaders: 7,5 to 9 ft. 1X, 2X, 3X and 4X
Tippets from 0X to 6X
Flies:
Streamers like Woolly Bugger; Matuka; Marabu Muddler; Zonker in colors Black, White, Green, Orange With Bead Head and hooks #4 to #10.
Dry flies like Madame X, Hopper, Parachute Adams, Elk Hair, Caddis, Stimulator, Humpy, Adams, March Brown, Ant, in hooks #10 to #16.
Nymphs like Prince, Zug Bug, Pheasant, Dr. Prince, Cripple, Copper John, Kauffman Stone, Soft Hackle, with Bead Head and hooks #8 to #16.
Others: Wader (type Gore Tex); wading shoes; rain jacket; cap or hat; gloves; polarized sunglasses; polar clothes; sunscreen.
» Rates / 2011
U$S 2,560.-
Per person double basis, 2 pax minimun and 6 maximun.
Rates include:
Transfer Neuquen/Caviahue/Neuquen; 6-night accommodation with breakfast and lunch (beverages during the outings); 5-full days fishing; fishing in a private Ranch; 1 guide each 2 anglers; all transfers.
Rates do not include:
Aifare Buenos Aires/Neuquen round trip; personal health insurance; fishing equipment and flies; dinner and other personal expenses (massages, sauna, steam bath, phone calls); fishing licence; gratuities.
Notes:
All our packages are tailor made. Ask for less or more fishing days or if you are one or two anglers. We are able to arrange a private charter flight Neuquen/Caviahue/Neuquen to avoid 3 1/2 hours drive each way. Accommodation in a typical Ranch in comfortable cabins !!!
» Fishing
Report
March 2010
The fishing is great with light rods (# 3 and # 4 Wt), long leaders with nymphs and dry flies. 2009/2010 fishing season is over; 2010/2011 season starts next November.
» Fishing Testimonials
» Our trip to Argentina was excellent !!! by: Kjell O. Hager - January 19th, 2009
Dear Daniel,
Our trip to Argentina was excellent. Everything went very well. Fishing in Caviahue was really diverse since we could fish with dry flies, nymphs and streamers everywhere, from rivers to lakes or even spring creeks. There was also a wide range of fish, which meant that the rainbow, brown and brook trout could be all found in a single lake.
As we were alone in the valley, we felt as if we were the first anglers who had ever fished there. The amount of trout was impressive, and their size "mostly over two pounds" was even more impressive.
At the lodge in Caviahue we were provided with truly customised service and the team made up of Lucio, Antonella, Cristian and Flora went out of its way to serve us with friendliness and the highest level of professionalism. This was shown not only in the meals they cooked for us but also in the cleanliness of the place. We felt welcome from day one.
Caviahue has been one of our best experiences so far, only comparable to some other places we have been to in North and South America, Europe and Africa, both due to the quality of the fishing and to the facilities available to us.
