Our company was founded and is operated by guides. We know our clientele's wants and needs, and the standard of service they expect. Our goal has been
and still is to develop some of the best fly-fishing destinations in South Patagonia through the exploration of remote Santa Cruz Province, while following high environmental practices and, most importantly, following our family values.
A GUIDES COMPANY
Since
2015
This is why we do it
World-class guides & casting instructors
This is about a team of guides/instructors, with an extensive world-class career, consolidated as an Outfitter, specialized in some of the most important destinations/species in South Patagonia.
Our service is the result of all the experience gained after two decades guiding (with over a thousand guests) and managing lodges in Argentina and abroad.
We invite you to join us for a trip of a lifetime!
Estancia Rio Pelke counts with private access to the best 5 trout rivers in Santa Cruz province, located only an hour and a half drive from the cities of El Calafate and Rio Gallegos.
Fly fishing for trout in these small rivers demand a unique approach and different techniques for brown and brook trout.
These rivers have been outside of the fishermen radar, the reasons why theykeep such good numbers and sizes. The ideal place for both experienced fly fishermen as well as those willing to learn from highly qualified instructors.
This boutique, family-style fly fishing program takes anglers on a truly authentic journey.
Guests stay at traditional family-run Argentine estancia (Two double rooms) dating back to the 1930’s as well as a unique wilderness eco-camp.
Staying in a traditional estancia plus eco-camp
Vegetables and meat from its own production
single rooms with private bathrooms
TheFish
Brook & Brown
Big brooks are hard to find anywhere in the world, combined with a delightful brown trout fishing this program gives you the chance of catching trophy fish with light tackle.
Each day you will have the chance of hooking a good number of fish, and all done with floating line.
Full week Program
Sat
Day 1
Anglers will be picked up at the airport 🛬 and driven to the river ⛰(1:15hs). A brief informative meeting will be held thorough lunch. After that it will be time to set up the tackle and hit the home pools with our guides
Mon / Fri
Days 2 & 6
Fishing Full Days 🙌
Sat
Day 7
🥚🍞🍳 Breakfast and Departure at 7:00 am ✈️
Half week Program
Sat or Tue
Day 1
Anglers will be picked up at the airport 🛬 and driven to the river ⛰(1:15hs). A brief informative meeting will be held thorough lunch. After that it will be time to set up the tackle and hit the home pools with our guides
This mighty river is only steelhead home to the run on the whole Atlantic coast
From late February till May chrome bright steelhead enter this river from the ocean in huge numbers.
We based our operation at Los Plateados lodge, located next to the most productive stretch of this river.
Accommodation is set in a Cabin on the riverside, approximately 50 miles upstream from the rivers estuary.
Although we can accommodate up to 14 guests at at time, we welcome a maximum of 12 fishermen per week.
Lodging is arranged for 4 anglers in two double rooms. Simple but comfortable the cabin has everything you need, even a warm fireplace.
Both Breakfast
and Dinner
prepared by an Argentine chef
Internet Connection
Double rooms with private bathrooms
TheFish
SteelHead
The fish were introduced in the early 1900’s, brought from Californias McCloud river. Steelhead have often been credited as being one -if not the- hardest fighting migratory fish and the specimens in Santa Cruz are no exception, where they can reach over 20lb.
Chasing these fish is a profound experience and the magnificence of the river and landscape will make you feel its magic.
King Salmon arrived to Southern Patagonia in the early 2000s.
Every year Chinook Salmon go upriver from the Atlantic Ocean to reach these pristine waters
The river has an stable colony of King Salmon that amazes by its number. The weight of these fish go up to 50 lb and bigger! With a record size of 90.3 lb from 2018.
Located inside "Glaciers National Park” on a privileged spot, almost impossible to get by foot or any vehicle. .
With exclusive dates and areas for Fly-fishing and spin-fishing, the thrill of catching a king
salmon is guaranteed in this place.
Our Glacier King Program, based out of the historic Estancia Cristina lodge, is embedded
amidst the most picturesque scenery that Andean Patagonia and Los Glaciares National Park
have to offer. We are exceptionally fortunate to have exclusive access to the sacred
headwaters of the mighty Caterina River.
This lodge offers luxury accommodation and service with a warm and rustic feel characteristic of the estancia's history. The cuisine is particularly exquisite. All dishes are crafted from traditional recipes, flavors, and locally-sourced products and are coupled with some of the finest wines from across Argentina.
Solid Adventure
Breakfast and dinner are served at the lodge
Posibility of take out lunch for full day out
prepared by an Argentine chef
TheFish
King Salmon arrived to Southern Patagonia in the early 2000s.
In this lonely place of the Andes they have developed a numerous population that
grows every year due to the really low fishing pressure and not having many predators
above them.
Every year Chinook salmon move upriver from the Atlantic Ocean, thru the Santa Cruz
river and Argentino lake, to arrive to these pristine waters.
Full week Program
Sunday
Transfer from Hotel to port. Excursion on the vessel to the front Wall of ⛴ Glacier Upsala and Arrival to the Lodge for lunch 🍗. After lunch tackle up and beginning of the fishing session 🎣🙌.
Mon - Tue - Wed - Thu - Fri
Fishing Full Days 🙌
Saturday
🎣 Fishing morning session and departure 🚐 after lunch. Arrival at El Calafate at 7pm.
Half week Program
Sun or Wed
Day 1
Transfer from Hotel to port. Excursion on the vessel to the front Wall of ⛴ Glacier Upsala and Arrival to the Lodge for lunch 🍗. After lunch tackle up and beginning of the fishing session 🎣🙌.
Days 2 & 3
Fishing Full Days 🙌
Day 4
🎣 Fishing morning session and departure 🚐 after lunch. Arrival at El Calafate at 7pm.
One of the best and most dinamic fisheries destinations on the planet
With 18 years running, Las Buitreras lodge on the Gallegos river has become one of the finest Sea-run Brown trout destinations in Patagonia. Find out why anglers from all over the world call Las Buitreras one of the best and most dynamic fly fishing destinations on the planet.
From December till April fresh runs of sea trout migrate the Río Gallegos. Las Buitreras stretch has possibly the best structure for them to stop and even stay till spawning time.
Estancia Las Buitreras offers a perfect blend of luxury and rustic living. The cozy lodge is just a 10-minute walk from the river’s edge and offers our guests a heaven from the expansive windy plains. The lodge is equipped with six double rooms and two single rooms, all with private bathrooms with showers.
Although we can accommodate up to 14 guests at at time, we welcome a maximum of 12 fishermen per week.
On the first floor of the lodge is our indoor winter garden, a perfect place for the post-fish beer or glass of wine. Just outdoors is a spacious courtyard protected from the wind, where we have a large fixed outdoor stone grill and terrace where we host traditional Argentine assados.
These amenities ensure that our guests have a comfortable and authentic experience over the duration of their stay.
Breakfast and dinner are served at the lodge
Posibility of take out lunch for full day out
prepared by an Argentine chef
TheFish
Sea Trout & Brown Trout
The sheer size and raging temper of the spectacular sea-run brown trout that call Estancia Las Buitreras waters home have rendered countless anglers awestruck. With an average size of 9lb, these sea trout can peel your backing off in a run, also having the chance of finding 20+lb during a week. Our size record from 3 years ago is 35lb!.
Full week Program
Saturday to Saturday
🎣 Fishing 6 full days from Sunday till Friday. A normal day at Las Buitreras begins at 7:30 with breakfast ☕️🥐, followed by the guides picking up the anglers at the lodge at 8:30.
Dinner
🥧🍷Dinner is a more “casual” and lighter meal served in the living room by the time everyone is back, while enjoying a glass of Malbec as well as the company and service provided by our staff.
Estancia Río Pelke and Glacier King program have a variety of activities for the non-fishing ones. Hiking, visiting glaciers, horse-riding, bird watching, etc…
After arriving to Buenos Aires, Argentina, normally flying to El Calafate (FTE) and/or Río Gallegos
(RGL) where our staff will meet you. All our programs are located in a range of 250 miles along
south Santa Cruz province, in Argentine Patagonia.
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