The Guanaco River, a true wilderness sanctuary, surpasses all others we've explored in length and distinct character, boasting an earlier season starting in mid November.
Carving a dramatic path through a breathtaking canyon, the Guanaco offers unparalleled views of the Andes, making it more than just a premier King Salmon fishery.
A short and enriching story of two different worlds bounded by nature.
Lucas Young, a great spey caster and photographer has travelled all over the world in search for this salmon but mostly to find himself as a human being.
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✳︎ Río Guanaco
✳︎ King Salmon
✳︎ Est. La Sofia
✳︎ Chinook Salmon
New Destination Rio Guanaco
AccommodationRío Guanaco
Estancia La Sofia, our premier base and lodge, comfortably accommodates up to six fishermen per week in doubles and single well-appointed rooms.
Each room includes a private bathroom, and single occupancy options are available.
With 24/7 electricity and internet access, you will stay connected while enjoying the wilderness.
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Chinook salmon
Reach the Guanaco River from the Atlantic earlier than any other river in the system, offering a unique opportunity to find bright-fresh salmon throughout November and December.
A strong run of kings continues to provide excellent fishing well into mid-February.
Each day you will have the chance of hooking a good number of fish, and all done with floating line.
Full week Program
Sun
Day 1
Pick up at the airport 🛬/ hotel 10am at El Calafate (FTE) and transfer to the lodge ⛰(2hr drive), with lunch and briefing and an extended warm up fishing session in the home pool.
Mon / Fri
Days 2 & 6
Fishing Full Days 🙌
Sat
Day 7
Return to El Calafate after breakfast 🥚🍞🍳 arriving by 12:30pm. ✈️
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
Days 2 & 3
Fishing Full Days 🙌
Sat
Day 4
🥚🍞🍳 Departure after lunch ✈️
SeasonRío Guanaco
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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.
