Northern PATAGONIA
Fly Fishing the Southern Lakes of Nahuel Huapi National Park
Deep in the southern reaches of Nahuel Huapi National Park, a chain of remote, glacier-fed lakes offers one of Patagonia’s most exclusive fly fishing experiences. Lakes such as Mascardi, Guillelmo, Steffen, Roca, and Hess are nestled among ancient forests and towering peaks, accessible only by boat—and that’s exactly how we fish them.
At Patagonia Drift, we specialize in guided fly fishing trips by raft or motorboat, allowing you to explore hidden coves, shoreline drop-offs, and secluded bays that are unreachable from land. This boat-only approach keeps pressure low and the fishing wild. These crystal-clear lakes are home to hard-fighting rainbow, brown, and brook trout in waters that remain cold, clean, and full of life year-round.
Fishing styles vary with the season: you might cast dry flies to rising fish, strip streamers along the drop-offs in search of big browns, or sight-fish for cruising trout in shallow, quiet bays. Each lake has its own personality, and every day brings something new.
This is not your typical fly fishing trip. It’s a full immersion in the solitude and beauty of the Patagonian wilderness—no roads, no crowds, just you, your guide, and the timeless rhythm of the water.
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or simply looking to explore one of the most unspoiled trout fisheries in the world, we’re here to make it happen.
Let Patagonia Drift take you off the map and onto the water.
