We have partnered with El Encuentro Fly fishing to arrange customize fly fishing itineraries in the Chubut province of Argentina. Benjamin Beale and his family have over 30 years experience operating fly fishing programs in the region. In addition to their home lodge on banks of the Futaleufu which is on their families estancia, El Encuentro has a network of several camps and lodges in the southern region of the Patagonian trout fishing zone. The region is rich in variety and anglers can expect to fish new waters every day of the trip. The variety is awesome and includes site casting to huge trout on lakes, floating various sized rivers, and wade fishing on numerous private estancias. In a week with El Encuentro anglers generally move with the guides and spend time at two different lodges to see more water. On longer trips guests may blend 3 or 4 lodges and camps into one program (but all with the same team of experienced guides).
Recent Trip Reports to El Encuentro:
2022 February Argentina Fishing Trip Report - El Encuentro and Brook Trout Basecamp
2018 December Argentina Fishing Trip Report - El Encuentro and Estancia Tekka
Rates
Fishing
Lodge Options
Rates
2025/26 Season Rates for 7 night/6 day fishing program = $7,700/person double occ
2026/2027 Season Rates for 7 night/6 day fishing program = $8,400/person double occ
(call for rates on customized 10 and 11 night programs)
*Additional costs applied for single occupancy or to fish as a single angler
Included:
- Accommodations and meals at the lodge(s)
- Beverages including beer, wine, and alcohol at the lodge(s)
- Fully guided fishing
- Non-angling activities
- Transfers to/from Esquel airport and the lodge(s)
- Leaders and tippet
- Laundry service (except when staying at Tres Valles Lodge and Brook Trout Basecamp)
Not Included:
- International and domestic airfare
- Transfers, hotels and meals in Buenos Aires
- Special transfers to/from Bariloche
- Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Fishing equipment (flies provided, rods and waders available at rental cost)
- Fishing license
Fishing
El Encuentro offers one of South America's most diverse fishing programs. With numerous lodges to base out of Benjamin Beale and his team can customize trips to cater to each groups preferences. The ability to blend different regional bases into a trip also ensures that anglers will be on new waters every day of the trip. The Patagonian trout fishing season is about 6 months long and as the season extends and conditions change the guides target different fisheries. The Beale family has extensive relationships in the region a as a result anglers can expect to enjoy significant private access on numerous waters in the area. Fishing options include floating large rivers such as the Rivadavia, Rio Grande, Carrileufu and several others. There are also several spring creeks in the area that offer technical fishing to huge brown trout. Small freestone mountain wade streams with productive dry fly fishing are in abundance. One of the unique aspects of fishing in this region is the world class lake fishing for very large trout - this can be a fun day to compliment the plethora of wade and float fishing waters in the region.
Lodge Options
The Beale family owns and operates El Encuentro Lodge as well as the Brook Trout Basecamp. In addition to their family run programs, El Encuentro also partners with several other lodges in the region to add variety. A customized fishing program involves at least two lodging locations. Lodge locations are based on where the best fishing is at a specific time of the season.
El Encuentro Lodge:
The "home lodge" is owned by the Beale family and sits on the banks of the famous Futaleufu River. The Fataleufu is a large tailwater system with emerald green waters similar in size to Montana's Missouri River. In addition to multiple beats on the Futaleufu anglers can also access several private wade fishing streams and spring creeks with large trout. The southern end of Los Alerces National Park is also accessed out of El Encuentro lodge to fish waters such as the Rio Frey. El Encuentro lodge can comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests.
Brook Trout Basecamp:
For a truly unique fishing and lodging experience in Patagonia, we hope you will join us at El Encuentro’s Brook Trout Base Camp. The Camp is strategically set on a private estancia, right on the banks of the Rio Corcovado. By staying at the Camp, you will have unparalleled access to remote and excellent fishing areas in this region, while being more than comfortable and well-fed when back at Camp. The Camp can take up to eight anglers, housed in four double-occupancy Safari-style wall tents imported from South Africa. Each spacious tent is equipped with two comfortable beds with linens, electric lights, screened and shaded windows, places to hang clothes, and a propane heater for colder weather. There are two separate bath facilities set just behind the tents. Each has a sink and shower with very hot water, and a flush toilet. The small building is kept toasty warm with a wood stove. There is a very comfortable dining and living room tent with deck overlooking the river.
Valle de Carrileufu Lodge:
This intimate lodge offers a true taste of authentic Patagonia, with its inviting common room with a large fireplace, local tapestries, and 6 bedrooms with private bath. The Lodge is situated close to the historic and fabulous river fisheries such as the Rivadavia, Arrayanes, Carrileufu, and Chubut, as well as several spring creeks and productive lakes. El Encuentro guides have fished these waters for many years. Their experience with these fisheries is second to none.