Coyhaique is the capital town of this region and the real “gateway” of Aysén.
Its strategically located, only 40 minutes away from a commercial airport (2-hour flight from Santiago) lending itself as the perfect base location from where to access a wide variety of angling opportunities. The area nearby has a remarkable geography, which allows day visits to an array of different eco-regions, as the Patagonian steppe and the temperate rain forest, sometimes even in the same day. This diversity is also shared by the waters that here exist, thus, providing multiple fishing options to our avid anglers...
When fishing this area we basically use dries, and terrestrials are almost mandatory at times, however, we will not hesitate to recommend the use of a heavy streamer if the situation calls for it. Terrestrial insects represent a big part of the local trout diet, any grasshopper and beetle pattern should work well during mid summer period. By far the most incredible beetle that here exist is the giant Cantaria (Chiasognathus granti), also known as Darwin’s Beetle or Grant's Stag Beetle. When the conditions are right this beetle hatch in mass, and it’s during these exceptional occasions when fishing for large fish with a big beetle pattern such as the popular "Fat Albert" is extremely productive.
This destination is perfect for those that visit Chilean Patagonia for the first time, as the spring creeks, large rivers, mountain streams, big lakes that you will find has all you had ever dreamed for.
Our fishing alternatives are located within a maximum range of a two-hour drive, while many of them are just minutes away from your lodging place.
Coyhaique. CHILE. Phone #56-9-8242589
