Lake Yelcho is widely known as one of the great fishing destinations in
Patagonia, Chile. The lake is famous for the spectacular rises of large trout to dragonflies that swarm near the edges of the lake each summer. Some of the largest trout caught each year in Patagonia come from this area.
Patagonia, Chile. The lake is famous for the spectacular rises of large trout to dragonflies that swarm near the edges of the lake each summer. Some of the largest trout caught each year in Patagonia come from this area.
Our foremost aim is to build our lodges in the best possible locations near to the finest fishing areas.
Constructed of fine native woods, the lodge have a warm and welcoming feeling. Capacity is for 8 fishermen in four rooms, each with twin beds. All rooms have private bathrooms.
Chucao Lodge Yelcho, is on the shore of the lake very close to where it empties into the Yelcho River. The lodge is only 45 minutes away from the airport at Chaitén.
Each day when you are fishing the lake, you will visit a new location. Most of the fishing on the lake is from outboard-powered, exceptionally stable aluminum boats that quickly take you to the prime fishing spots. Your experienced guide works the oars to quietly position you to make the perfect cast of your fly to the large trout that may await you there. Since our lodge are located so close to the mouth of the Yelcho river, we use our own McKenzie-style drift boats for floating. There are numerous wonderful pools on these rivers where you can cast tiny dries and nymphs to sighted fish. If you choose, when water conditions permit, there are also many places to stop and wade.
The Yelcho dragonfly hatch is one of the classic angling events to experience in Patagonia. December and January are the very best times to catch it.
Drifting the rivers can take the whole day, with a stop for lunch. Your guide becomes your personal chef and presents you with a delicious shore lunch. Our clients always enjoy the beautiful scenery of the glaciers on the mountains surrounding the river. Be on the lookout for the abundant selection of birds and other wildlife!
The lodges are designed for fishermen to relax after their day on the lake or river. In both lodges there is a large living room with an open fireplace and a comfortable dining room that is connected to the kitchen, which is equipped with a wood-fed cooking stove that is typical of the south of Chile.
Both lodges overlook a lake – one faces the majestic Yelcho and the other the beautiful Rosselot. In addition to their breathtaking views, both locations are only meters away from some of the best fishing in their area. Their strategically located terraces have magnificent views of the lake and river, as well as of the glaciers and mountains across the lakes from the lodge. When the weather permits, drinks and lunch are served on the terrace.
Constructed of fine native woods, the lodge have a warm and welcoming feeling. Capacity is for 8 fishermen in four rooms, each with twin beds. All rooms have private bathrooms.
Chucao Lodge Yelcho, is on the shore of the lake very close to where it empties into the Yelcho River. The lodge is only 45 minutes away from the airport at Chaitén.
Each day when you are fishing the lake, you will visit a new location. Most of the fishing on the lake is from outboard-powered, exceptionally stable aluminum boats that quickly take you to the prime fishing spots. Your experienced guide works the oars to quietly position you to make the perfect cast of your fly to the large trout that may await you there. Since our lodge are located so close to the mouth of the Yelcho river, we use our own McKenzie-style drift boats for floating. There are numerous wonderful pools on these rivers where you can cast tiny dries and nymphs to sighted fish. If you choose, when water conditions permit, there are also many places to stop and wade.
The Yelcho dragonfly hatch is one of the classic angling events to experience in Patagonia. December and January are the very best times to catch it.
Drifting the rivers can take the whole day, with a stop for lunch. Your guide becomes your personal chef and presents you with a delicious shore lunch. Our clients always enjoy the beautiful scenery of the glaciers on the mountains surrounding the river. Be on the lookout for the abundant selection of birds and other wildlife!
The lodges are designed for fishermen to relax after their day on the lake or river. In both lodges there is a large living room with an open fireplace and a comfortable dining room that is connected to the kitchen, which is equipped with a wood-fed cooking stove that is typical of the south of Chile.
Both lodges overlook a lake – one faces the majestic Yelcho and the other the beautiful Rosselot. In addition to their breathtaking views, both locations are only meters away from some of the best fishing in their area. Their strategically located terraces have magnificent views of the lake and river, as well as of the glaciers and mountains across the lakes from the lodge. When the weather permits, drinks and lunch are served on the terrace.
CHUCAO FISHING LODGES | YELCHO | PATAGONIA | CHILE