Cinco Rios and Estancia del Zorro

Click for full size

Details

Fresh Water
Season
December - April
December 2023 - March 2024 $6500 per angler. Rates are for 7 nights/ 6 days fishing and are per person sharing a room and guide.
Number of guests
They take 12 anglers per week.
Species:
- Rainbow Trout
- Brown Trout

Chile >> Coyhaique >> Coyhaique

Fishing and Species

There are 3 fishing programs that cater to preferred types of water, style of fishing and amounts of walking and physical activity. 1 - Best of Patagonia Your week will be split between Cinco Rios and Estancia del Zorro Lodges, with 3 days of fishing out of each. Fishing will range from wadable spring creeks in the wide open pampas, to floats on clear rivers. Waters that you may fish during your stay include Rio Simpson, Paloma, Rio Azul, Manihuales, Rio Magote, Rio Nireguao and Rio Deserto. In addition the is some great lake fishing to be had for hungry trout on dries or streamers. You will fish 2 anglers per guide, floating, jet boat, walk and wade. 2 - Intimate Waters This is for anglers who like to walk and wade spring creeks and small streams, as well as some lake fishing. Fishing the edges of lakes with dry beetles is special. You will be based out of Estancia del Zorro. 3 - Classic Waters This is for anglers who like to float and fish out of the boat. There is a broad range of types of rivers and lakes to fish. You will be based out of Cinco Rio Lodge.

Arrivals and Departures

The standard arrival and departure days are Saturdays. Please ask about other schedules to dovetail with your plans.

Accomodations

Cinco Rios lodge sits above the Rio Simpson, with a commanding view of the valley. There are six guest rooms, each with two king beds and private bath. Estancia del Zorro has six guest rooms, each with a private bath. Even though they are very remote with stunning views, they have cel service.

Non Anglers / Activities

A full week of non-angling is not recommended for most people. Optional activities that would need to be arranged are - mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, condor watching and a visit to the artisan market of Coyhaique.

Airport / Logistics

Anglers fly through Santiago and then take the 3 hour flight to Balmaceda. Here you will be met and transferred to the lodge. The drive time is about 1 hour.

Climate

There are 3 distinct climates in this area, with ever-changing weather. The coastal area is temperate rainforest, the mountains (Andes) with snow fields, glaciers and numerous river valleys, and east of the mountains where it is more arid, broad savannas of grass, the pampas, that go on for miles.

Included

Transfers from the Balmaceda airport, all meals, lodging, wine, beer, cocktails, sodas and bottled water.

Not Included

tackle, flies, gratuities and laundry service

Currency/Credit Cards

The lodge takes credit cards. There is no need to exchange dollars for the Chilean Peso. In Santiago, Puerto Montt and places in in Coyhaique, credit cards are taken. US dollars are taken everywhere, though the change will be in pesos.

Gratuities

A guideline is to leave a total gratuity for guides and staff of about 10% to 15%of your stay or you can tip your guide $100+ day (as a guideline) and then tip staff of the lodge and kitchen separately.

Medical Facilities

There are medical facilities in Coyhaique. Medevac coverage is highly recommended.

Documentation

A US passport is required, but no visa.

Beverages

The lodges include wine, beer, cocktails, sodas and bottled water.

Laundry

The lodge does laundry for a fee.

Phone, Internet, Power

Phone: paid phone

Internet: free internet

Power: 220 volts

Chile

Cinco Rios Lodge is located on the banks of the Simpson River ten minutes from Coyhaique, the capital city of the Aysen Region of Chile. To get to the lodge, fly to Santiago, then three hours south to Balmaceda. There you will be met and driven the 45 minutes to the lodge. The lodge opened in 2008 and was designed specifically for the site, taking advantage of the panoramic view of the Simpson Valley. There are six spacious rooms for twelve guests. Each one has a private bath, 2 king beds, a balcony and a view of the valley and beyond.

Cinco Rios has developed an innovative cuisine that features the essence of the region. They use the best local ingredients such as range fed beef, lamb, wild morels, fresh herbs from their organic garden and fish from the Chilean fjords. Pairing this local cuisine with a range of wines from Chiles boutique wineries makes for memorable meals. Your host and lodge owner is Sebastian Galilea, whose family settled in the area over 100 years ago. They have unique access to numerous waters.

Estancia del Zorro is East of Coyhaique, close to the Argentine border and the continental divide. It is east of the mountains, with a drier climate. There is a rich spring creek that flows through their property. On nearby by properties there are 2 additional spring creeks, with lots of habitat and food for trout. It is also a great place to jump off to the middle Nireguao and other waters. It is very peaceful and the views are panoramic!

Details

Season

Number of guests

Cinco Rios and Estancia del Zorro