Central Patagonia

Explore the Beauty of the South of Los Alerces National Park

Laguna Larga Lodge is set right on the shore of lovely Laguna Larga, adjacent to the Los Alerces National Park. It offers exclusive bookings for one party at a time with service that is just about as personal as you can find.

There are four guest rooms, each with private bathroom. All rooms enjoy a view to the lake and the surrounding peaks of the Andes. Guests gather in very comfortable and open rooms inside or outside on the lake-facing deck. There is a table for fly tying and an open bar. The style is classic Argentine Patagonia, with handcrafted wooden furnishings and textiles creating a warm atmosphere.

If you have a passion for fly fishing, Argentina has always been on your list of 'must-see' destinations. Its unique combination of outstanding wild trout fishing, jaw-dropping scenery, and a dynamic culture is unmatched. But with so many options, where does one start in planning the ideal trip?

El Encuentro Fly Fishing has been hosting travelers for decades, having spent countless hours and miles in search of the best fishing opportunities, best lodges and accommodations, and most appealing experiences for our guests.

It's our goal to craft each trip based on your individual needs and priorities.

And to best accommodate those needs, our unique approach offers the option for multiple destinations as part of your trip.

Whether it's staying at our own El Encuentro Lodge, or one of our network of hand-selected lodges and estancias in the region, we're able to 'build' each trip based on your fishing preferences, time of year, budget, preferred non-fishing activities, and just about any other variable that is important to you.

El Encuentro Fly Fishing has spent over 30 years building relationships with only the top fishing destinations in central Patagonia and northern Argentina.

The region in which we work encompasses dozens of superb fisheries for both trout and golden dorado, with a mix of public and private waters. We know when each fishes best, which lodges and estancias are the right choice for you, and will custom plan your itinerary to match your priorities and expectations so your trip is just as memorable as you imagined.

Beside our own EEFF Lodge we are partnered with following destinations in Central Patagonia and Northern Argentina - we organize your stay there in any combination you wish:

• Las Pampas Lodge
• Tres Valles Lodge
• Tecka Lodge
• Caridad Lodge
• Carrileufu River Lodge
• Brook Trout Base Camp
• Mother Ship - Dorado River Cruiser

Whether for trout or golden dorado, there are literally dozens of fishing experiences available — not to mention cultural and non-fishing destinations worth exploring — so we recommend contacting us to help you plan the ideal itinerary for you and your group, based on your target species, amount of time you have in Argentina, time of year, and style of fishing you prefer.

Additional Dorado Experience

Option 1: Regarding our Dorado fishing program, we run it from September to November and from February to May. Our partnership with Golden Dorado River Cruiser allows an extension to our normal week trout fishing program. Due to the proximity of Golden Dorado River Cruiser to Buenos Aires we have many of our guests that extend their stay for four nights/ three days of fishing for Dorados before or after fishing for trout with us in Patagonia. We suggest a stay for no less than three or four nights / three days of Dorado fishing.

Option 2: We also have a great option for those clients spending some time in Buenos Aires and would like to try Dorado fishing. We can arrange with our friend and partner, Urban Dorado, a great fishing day in the Rio de La Plata Delta, less than 45 minutes away from down town Buenos Aires. 

Rates

Weekly program (7 nights/ 6 1/2 days fishing): USD 5.950 in double base occupancy

Single angler supplement: USD 210

Price per week single angler (your own room and guide): USD 7.420

Dorado Fishing Options

Additional Option-1 - Golden Dorado River Cruiser: 

Starts at 4 nights / 3 1/2 days fishing: USD 2.600 in double base occupancy

Per week 7 nights / 6 1/2 days fishing: USD 4.550 in double base occupancy

Additional Option-2 - with our Partner Urban Dorado - starting from downtown Buenes Aires: 

Price per angler per day: USD 950 per boat, per day (1 or 2 anglers).

Special offer for FFTC Members

10 % discount

Rates include:

• Accommodation in a double room with private bathroom.
• Full-board: A healthy abundant breakfast, lunch at the lodge or on the banks of the rivers and dinner with excellent Argentinean wines and open bar. 
• All ground transport from Esquel airport to the lodge and fishing destinations in this program.
• Fully equipped Argentine fishing guide every two anglers.
• All private water and access fees.
• All Non Fishing Activities.
• Leaders, tippet and extra flies on the river.
• WIFI. 
• Attn.: no laundry service available.

Not Included:

• Airfares.
• Transfers, hotel, and meals in Buenos Aires
• Ground transfer to and from Bariloche Airport (if applicable)
• Personal, health or travel insurance. (We strongly recommend it).
• Fishing license. It can be prepaid to us in the US and we will purchase before your arrival.
• Staff and guides gratuities.
• Phone calls. 

Gear for Rent: El Encuentro offers fishing gear for rent at USD 150 per person for the duration of your trip. This includes Simms waders, Simms boots, Simms rain jacket, two rods, two reels, waders, extra spool, floating and sinking lines, leaders, tippets and all the necessary gear to ensure a great day of fishing.

Fishing Licenses: they are not included in the price of your trip. The price for non-residents in 2018/2019 is USD 160 per week or USD 180 for the season. If you don’t want to worry about your license, we can get it for you in advance and include the price in your final bill.