Yelcho Lake · Chaitén · Chilean Patagonia
Chimalfe Lodge
Yelcho River — fishing season
This is how it's fished here
One lodge, one river, your fishing season
Chimalfe Patagonia Lodge sits on a hillside overlooking the headwaters of the Yelcho River, surrounded by glaciers and the Andes mountain range as it meets the Pacific, forming the fjords of southern Chile. From mid-October to late April, local guides take anglers from around the world sight casting to wild trout in low-pressure waters.
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The Lodge
Patagonian comfort, elevated dining, and views over the Yelcho's headwaters. A living room with a wood stove, a deck over the water, and rooms built for resting between fishing days — the perfect base to disconnect without ever leaving the river.
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Fishing & Activities
Palena, Yelcho, Futaleufú, Figueroa and Rosselot: five rivers, one home base. Local guides who know every pool, sight casting in crystal-clear waters, and programs for every level — from your first trout to the most technical streamer work.
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Location
Chaitén, Los Lagos Region — the heart of Chilean Patagonia. Between glaciers, native forest, and the Andes as they meet the Pacific, just minutes between the lodge and the water.
See locationOne of the few Chilean Patagonia lodges endorsed by Orvis, the international seal certifying water quality, guiding, and hospitality in fly fishing.
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What our guests say
01“We came back with the whole family after our first trip. The kids caught their first trout here.”
02“As Orvis Friends we expected a high level of guiding — we found it, and it exceeded expectations.”
03“We celebrated a birthday on the shores of the Yelcho. The place and the team made it unforgettable.”
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