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Tres Amigos Outfitters

About Tres Amigos Outfitters

We call ourselves “A Guides Company”.

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!
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Santa Cruz River

only steelhead run on the whole Atlantic coast

This mighty river is home to the only steelhead 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.

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Accommodation

Lodging
Lodging
Lodging
Lodging

Accommodation is set in a Cabin on the riverside, approximately 50 miles upstream from the rivers estuary.

Lodging is arranged for 4 anglers in two double rooms. Simple but comfortable the cabin has everything you need, even a warm fireplace.

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Both breakfast

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and dinner

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prepared by an Argentine chef

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Internet Connection

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Private bathroom

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Two Double Rooms



Both breakfast and dinner will be served in the Cabin, prepared by an Argentine chef.

The Fish / 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.

Los Plateados

Our key program
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6 fishing days

Saturday-Friday

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4 anglers

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Running since 2015

Season

Glacier King Dates

March – May
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Glacier King

The perfect combination of King Salmon, solitude and high-end service.

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.

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Accommodation

Lodging
Lodging
Lodging
Lodging

The lodge continues to be today the shelter it used to be in the past. 20 comfortable rooms distributed in 5 Lodges. Warm rustic elements have been chosen for decorating the rooms.

Tour menu of unique regional cuisine is the most famous along with the combination of flavors and care in the presentation of each dish. The Patagonian lamb, fresh vegetables and homemade breads are some of the favorites in our dishes. We offer different options of box lunch to take along the fishing days.

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Breakfast and dinner are served at the lodge

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Posibility of take out lunch for full day out

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All meals prepared by an Argentine chefs

The Fish / King Salmon

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 go upriver from the Atlantic Ocean to arrive these pristine waters.

Week Program

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Day 1 (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.

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Days 2-6

Fishing Full Days

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Day 7

Fishing morning session and departure after lunch. Arrival at El Calafate at 7pm.


Half week Program

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Day 1 (Sunday or Wednesday)

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.

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Days 2-3

Fishing Full Days

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Day 4

Fishing morning session and departure after lunch. Arrival at El Calafate at 7pm.

Season

Glacier King Dates

January – March
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Estancia Río Pelke

A unique trout fishing experience along a path of real Patagonian Estancias.

Four of the best spring creeks of south Patagonia


These rivers are small and demand a lot of different techniques to catch their fish.
All of these rivers have been outside of the fishermen radar, one of the main reasons why they keep such a good population of brooks and browns.

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Lodging
Lodging
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Lodging

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.

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Staying in a traditional estancia plus eco-camp

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vegetables and meat from its own production

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4 rooms with private bathroom

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 without taking the floating line out of your reel.

Full week Program

Week Program

Day 1 (Saturday)

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

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Days 2-6 (Monday-Friday)

Fishing Full Days

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Day 7 (Saturday)

Breakfast and Departure at 7:00 am


Half week Program

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Day 1 (Saturday or Tuesday)

Anglers will be picked up at the airport and driven to the lodge (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

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Days 2-3

Fishing Full Days

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Day 4

Departure after lunch

Glacier King Dates

Season

Nov - April

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Las Buitreras

Las Buitreras one of the best and most dynamic fly fishing destinations on the planet

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 algong this river. Las Buitreras stretch has possibly the best structure for them to stop and even stay till spawning time.

Geo Position

Accommodation

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.


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Breakfast and dinner are served at the lodge

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Posibility of take out lunch for full day out

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All meals prepared by an Argentine chefs

The Fish / 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!.

Week Program

Week Program

Saturday to Saturday

Saturday to Saturday, fishing 6 full days from Sunday till Friday. A normal day at Las Buitreras beggins at 7:30 with breakfast, followed by the guides picking up the anglers at the lodge at 8:30.

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Lunch & Break

We come back for lunch and a little siesta/break before the evening session. Usually each session is of 5 hours. Rotation amongst our 6 beats make it to fish and know every spot along the 40km stretch we count on, with over 50 named pools along it.

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Dinner

Dinner is a more “cassual” 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.

Season

Glacier King Dates

DECEMBER - APRIL
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Can I learn / Improve my casting technique?

Improve your Spey Casting

Our team of guides are keen instructors with vast experience in single and double handed casting.

The rivers and weather of Patagonia provide challenging condition and managing them will take your casting to the next level.

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Faq's

FLY FISHING GUIDES – LODGES

Easy, contact us through our e-mail
travel@tresamigosoutfitters.com,
Facebook (facebook/tresamigosoutfitters),
Skype Claumartin1 or call us: +54 9 2966 554999.
Talk to our guides. They’ll give you the best advice

We’ve got the best option at every part of the season:
- Las Buitreras: December-March.
- Río Santa Cruz Steelhead: March-May.
- Estancia Río Pelke: November-February.
- King Salmon: February-March.

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…

We can customize your trip combinaing 2 or more of our destinations as well as the lenght of your stay.

Airports you can arrive: El Calafate airport or Río Gallegos airport

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