El Patagon

El Patagon provides you with a once in a lifetime fly-fishing experience. Our trout waters are just about the best an angler will ever experience. Nearby, the fishing is the stuff dreams are made of. You'll encounter large numbers of fish and many large fish as well.

At El Patagon we offer our anglers many choices. Our prime fishing is on six rivers, four lakes and saltwater estuaries. Abundant water flow in the spring allows us to float our smaller rivers and as the season progresses, low water levels encourage more wading. Many of our waters were not regularly fished until we developed new techniques and brought in specialized boats. As is the case at Yan Kee Way Lodge, you'll fish from the most productive platforms on all waters and in all conditions during the season.

In short, you fish water around El Patagon that others can't access. We do have float tubes and offer walk/wade trips for those who enjoy them. In fact, one of our smaller rivers here is reached by a very pleasant horseback ride and involves no boats at all.

Both beginning and advanced anglers will enjoy fly-fishing with us here. Anglers new to the sport, you'll have the potential to catch more wild fish than would be possible on a well-stocked trout farm! With proficient casting skills, an angler can (and most likely will) catch a number of trophy trout. Dry and wet flies yield equally well. Thus, use the fishing style that you enjoy the most. Depending on when you are here, you may have the chance to see "white-out" caddis storms. It pays to listen to your guides and cast some of the flies they have specially created for this area.

Your typical day begins at 7:30 AM with a hearty breakfast. Next, we shuttle you to your destination for a full day of fishing in our jungle-like surroundings. Travel times are from 2minutes to 90 minutes.
On some days, fishing starts right out in front of the lodge. At mid-day we'll have a waterside lunch, prepared either on the river or pre-packaged to your order. Our lunch spots are carved out of the temperate rainforest, and provide a pleasant and beautiful setting. This is definitely a "bring your camera" trip.

Dinner is served at 8 PM and therefore we are off the water between 5:30 and 6:30 PM depending on the day's shuttle time. Your dining and gathering place is a 30-foot diameter yurt. You'll find it striking and comfortable. Our kitchen was designed in the U.S., containerized and shipped to Chile, where your meals are prepared by our chefs for your dining pleasure.
Before and/or after dinner, those who are interested may make use of our fly tying station. If you would rather sit in the hot tub overlooking the river and/or take a sauna, the choice is yours. On your last evening with us, you'll enjoy a typical Patagonian style asado or barbecue, cooked over open coals.

El Patagon is sited on 3,000 private acres of temperate rainforest. The grounds extend for several miles along the Figueroa River and front a mile of Lago Rosselot. These cabins were designed with your comfort in mind. You'll find great beds, down comforters, comfortable furniture, oriental rugs, fluffy towels and endless hot water, and there's a special drying room for your fishing gear and clothing. What more could one ask for in the middle of nowhere?