QUICK FACTS
SEASON: Nov-April
TRAVEL: Arrive San Martin; 20-minute drive to the lodge
RECOMMENDED STAY: 5 nights
FISHING: Rivers, wade only
CAPACITY: 18 guests
RATE: $1150/night/angler; $680/night/non-angler
INCLUDED: Lodging, meals, open bar, guided fishing, nonguided activities on the property, horseback riding and transportation in Patagonia
NOT INCLUDED: Flights, license, gear, guided activities off the ranch, gratuities and services in Buenos Aires
About
Tipiliuke Lodge was founded in 1909 and is the most sophisticated trout fishing lodge in northern Patagonia. Tipiliuke carefully manages their 9 miles of the Chimehuín River to ensure it continues to provide their guests with world-class trout fishing. Anglers will also enjoy fish the famous tributary, the Quilquihue as well as accessing more of the Chimehuín outside the ranch. Tipiliuke is our preferred trout fishing lodge for groups with nonanglers because of the superior service, luxurious accommodations and activities available on-site. For more than 25 years, Tipiliuke has catered to serious anglers looking to catch a trophy Brown Trout in the Chimehuín River and nonsporting guests seeking fine country living.
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Accommodations
Tipiliuke Lodge offers the highest level of comfort and unsurpassed personalized attention, from beautifully presented meals to luxurious linens to warm hospitality.
Tipiliuke can accommodate a total of 18 guests in nine private double rooms, all well-appointed with ensuite bathrooms. The main lodge is designed for comfort and style but also for socializing around the bar and in the spacious living and dining rooms. Guests or families who prefer a more private experience can stay in a separate house close to the Chimehuín River. Wi-Fi is available in all facilities. The gardens are a big part of the Tipiliuke experience, with peaceful walks through the carefully planted botanical gardens and meals prepared from the lodge’s organically grown and raised vegetables, herbs and meats. Additional activities include visits to San Martin and Junín spa services golf, cooking classes and horseback riding and hiking on their 50,000 acre ranch.
Fishing
Anglers at Tipiliuke can fish 17 miles of the Chimehuín River, 9 miles of which are wading only and flow within their private property, offering solitude and superior trout fishing. Additional fishing can be had in Tipiliuke’s small 3 mile spring creek and ponds, or on the Quilquihue tributary. Each beat on the Chimehuin River is fished by only two anglers at a time and all beats are 5-15 mins from the lodge by truck.
Chimehuín River runs from Huechulafquen Lake, through Junín de los Andes and empties into the Collón Curá River. Its crystal-clear waters are lined with willows, tall grasses and rocky ledges and cut through some of Patagonia’s most beautiful scenery. Anglers stalk 15- to 20-inch Rainbow and Brown Trout on foot using a variety of techniques.
There is little reason to leave the wade-only, blue ribbon private trout waters within the Tipiliuke property however, drift boat float trips are always an option on portions of the Chimehuín and Collon Cura Rivers.
Waters
Chimehuín River
The Chime is one of the many famed fly fishing rivers in Argentina and is considered the first river that gave northern Patagonia its renowned trout fishing reputation. Years before Joe Brooks’ arrival, legendary Argentine angler Bebe was pulling huge trout from the Chimehuín. It has produced the largest landlocked Brown Trout in all of Patagonia. During the fall spawning run, anglers gather at the boca of the Huechulafquen Lake, looking to hook into one of the prized Brown Trout that migrate from the lake to the river.
Itinerary
Tipiliuke Lodge
(7 nights; 6 days fishing the Chimehuín River)
Day 1 Arrive Buenos Aires (EZE). Transfer to the domestic airport (AEP) and fly to San Martin (CPC.) FFP staff will pick you up and transfer you 10 minutes to Tipiliuke Lodge. Fish the afternoon on the Chimehuín River.
Day 2-7 6 days wade and float fishing the Chimehuín River, the spring creek and the Quilquihue Stream.
Day 8 Check out, transfer back to the San Martin Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires and home.
Rate: $5250/angler
Included: Transfers to/from Chapelco Airport in San Martín de los Andes (20 minutes from lodge), lodging, meals, open bar, bilingual guides for fly fishing, trekking, archery, hiking, horseback riding, shopping tour in San Martín de los Andes, cooking and cocktail lessons. Transfers to/from Chapelco golf course (designed by Jack Nicklaus)
Not Included: Flights, license, gear, gratuities, travel insurance, telephone calls, laundry, $50 surcharge for daily float trips, birding, massage, golf and services in Buenos Aires
Popular Add-Ons:
6 days Sea Run Brown Fishing at Kau Tapen Lodge.
4 days trout fishing out of another lodge in Junín or Bariloche
4 days Golden Dorado fishing and/or dove shooting at Los Laureles Lodge
Travel Info & Map
With our intimate knowledge of Argentina and our specialized travel agent, we take all the guesswork out of travel so you can concentrate on packing.
- After an easy overnight flight, anglers land at the Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), transfer 45 minutes to the Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Domestic Airport (AEP) and fly 2 hours south to San Martin (CPC.) Four hours minimum is required between your international and domestic flights in Buenos Aires.
- Anglers are picked up at the San Martin Airport and driven 20 minutes to Tipiliuke Lodge.
- Anglers are dropped off at the San Martin Airport or Bariloche Airport (BRC) for their flight back to Buenos Aires and home.
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