While as a guest at the lodge you will have the opportunity to fish innumerable rivers, lagoons, creeks and lakes. The fish are all wild and average from 12 to 20 inches. Each week a fish 23 inches or larger is caught. So far the lodge record Rainbow is 32 inches. Whether a novice fly fisherman or expert there is a fishing opportunity for everyone.

In addition to the fishing program available in the waters close by of the lodge, several outlying camps are available. The Rio Palena Camp is available for overnight stay as is the Temple Camp which is located on riverfront property and has been recently acquired by the lodge. From the Base Camp Lodge you will have the opportunities to fish the Palena, Rosselot, Figueroa, and Yelcho rivers. The many tributaries located in the area will give you the chance to fish the very productive small creeks.

RIO PALENA
The Rio Palena starts in Argentina as Rio Corcovado and during its voyage to the ocean it changes by the mile and along with its many tributaries, it offers an incredibly diverse fishery. It is the lodge’s home river and it is about as good as it gets.

On the upper section of the river you will enjoy (depending on the conditions) lots of dry fly action and/or nymph fishing in riffles, while wading the numerous gravel bars. The last section of the river is packed with sunken trees, ideal for throwing heavy streamers to very large brown trout.

The river is accessed by jet boats or rafts.

RIO FIGUEROA
The Rio Figueroa connects the region’s most important lakes, Lago Verde and Lago Rosselot and is one of the most beautiful rivers in Patagonia. The upper section winds through deep canyons and flows over big boulders. Some sections, especially the ones accessed from the Temple Camp require negotiating serious white water, but you'll be rewarded with some very large fish. The lower section where it enters Lake Rosselot is accessed by jet boat allowing guests to fish both sides of the river.

LAGO ROSSELOT
Lago Rosselot is the largest lake in the area and offers some of the most exciting and varied fishing that the lodge has to offer. Sheer rock wall drop-offs, wadeable shallow flats, and long shorelines studded with fish-harboring logs ensure Rosselot is never boring. The experience of sight fishing the “scum line” for huge lake dwelling fish, is unparalleled.

RIO FUTALEUFU AND YELCHO
The Futaleufu flows from Argentina and is renowned as one of the world’s most challenging white water rafting rivers and also known for its great fishing. After flowing into Lake Yelcho it becomes the Rio Yelcho as it exits the lake. Our lodge record rainbow (a 20-lb fish!) came from here.

In the river proper, trout cruise the surface and you will be sight-fishing with very small flies (size 20 to 26), on 5X and 6X tippets in eddies and whirlpools. Very technical and exciting!

Then you’ll be changing rods and techniques to hunt large browns hidden deep down, behind boulders, with size 1/0 Zonkers –a strong contrast to the tiny little dry flies fished earlier in the day.


The guides are all experts in the unique ecology of the area. Additionally they will be happy to share their expertise in fly fishing technique whether you’re are a novice or an expert. Their nationalities are a mixture of Chilean and American and all speak fluent English.

December through mid April

The main lodge sits on the banks of the Rio Palena. It includes six double rooms with baths. Private rooms are available at no extra cost, subject to availability. The living room includes a stone fireplace that provides a warm soothing fire on colder nights. The views from the lodge of the surrounding area are amazing.

In 2008 the Patagonian Base Camp purchased a beautiful section of riverfront property on the upper stretches of the Rio Figueroa where they built the Temple Camp which consists of a compound of igloo tents surrounding a communal and eating area. The same high level of service and gourmet cuisine cooked over a wood fire, is available at the Temple Camp. The Temple Camp program is only available as an add on to the regular fishing packages.

ON SITE AMENITIES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDE
Satellite TV

Wi-Fi/internet access

Laundry

Bar

Gourmet Food

Non fly fishing activities include horse riding, bird and porpoise watching, river floating and rafting, hiking, visiting thermal baths,

Mark’s wife and partner Carolina creates awesome meals featuring local and international cuisine. Lunches are provided streamside during the day and in the evening, guests return to the lodge to be greeted with appetizers, and drinks.

Most guests take an overnight flight, available from several major airlines, from the US to Santiago Chile. From there you will take a 2 hour domestic flight to the Puerto Montt Airport and spend the night in either Puerto Montt or close by Puerto Varas (overnight accommodation in Puerto Varas is included in your package) and then fly to the town of Chaiten in the morning. Upon arrival you will be met by a lodge representative who will transport you by land vehicle to the lodge.

(BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY)
Inclusions: Overnight lodging in Puerto Varas the night before going into the lodge, as well as the Meet-and-Greet at the Puerto Montt Airport earlier that day, transfer to Puerto Varas, and transfer back to the charter airport in Puerto Montt the next morning, and the roundtrip charter flight (ending at the Puerto Montt airport on day of departure) included in your package price. All meals and all drinks consumed while at the lodge (so called "open bar policy"). In case of special drink preferences, we recommend you bring libations of your own taste, because they might not be available in Chile. All guided expeditions, by horseback, boat, raft, kayak, 4x4 vehicle, mini van, etc. All necessary fishing licenses. Daily laundry services which will help you meet your 60-pound maximum luggage restriction. Flies and leaders.

Non-Inclusions: Fishing equipment, like waders, rods, reels and lines (though these can sometimes be arranged for, on request). Gratuities, which are customary though not required and should be an accurate expression of your feeling about the service received. Other non-inclusions are possible extra lodging, transfer, travel expenses or trip modifications as a result of a delay, either planned or requested by the guest or as a result of an act of God.

PACKAGES
2024 SEASON
7 nights / 6 full days of fishing Program (Sunday – Sunday) – Including Río Palena overnight float with a stay in Isla Leon Camp: US$ 7,995.

10 nights / 9 full days of fishing Program (Tuesday to Friday) – Including 1 or 2 nights at Temple Camp and/or Rio Palena overnight float with a stay in Isla Leon Camp: US$ 11,995

11 nights / 10 full days of fishing Program (Friday to Tuesday) – Including 1 or 2 nights at Temple Camp and/or Rio Palena overnight float with a stay in Isla Leon Camp: US$ 12,995

14 nights / 13 full days of fishing Program (Sunday to Sunday) – Including 1 or 2 nights at Temple Camp and/or Rio Palena overnight float with a stay in Isla Leon Camp: US$ 15,995.


Single supplement rate: 50% of double occupancy

Prices are in USD and subject to change prior to booking.