Fly Fishing Bariloche: Limay River with Professional Guide

Cast into Patagonia's clearest waters and land rainbow and brown trout

A full-day fly fishing trip on the Limay River in Bariloche's Nahuel Huapi National Park with a private guide, boat and all equipment included. Hotel pickup starts at 8am. No fishing experience is necessary, and casting instruction is part of the day. Lunch at the riverside includes grilled steak, salads and Argentine Malbec wine. The guide speaks English, and a fishing license can be arranged for an additional fee.

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel at 8am and driven to the Limay River, where your private guide launches the boat for the day. The river sits in the heart of Patagonia's Nahuel Huapi National Park, and the water is clear enough that you'll see the trout holding in the current. Rainbow and brown trout are the main catch here, along with Patagonian perch. If you've never fly fished before, your guide walks you through the casting basics on the water: no prior experience required. All the gear comes with you: waders, wading boots, rods, reels, lines and flies are provided, so you show up with nothing but your willingness to fish.

At midday, the guide sets up lunch at the riverside. You get appetizers, fresh salads, a grilled steak cooked Argentine-style, and a glass of Malbec wine to go with it. After eating, you're back on the water until around 6pm, fishing the afternoon stretch before heading back to town. The whole day runs about ten hours from pickup to drop-off, with the guide handling the boat, the strategy and the logistics so you can focus on the fishing.

The boat is private. Just you, your guide, and one other person if you're bringing someone. The vehicle is air-conditioned for the drive to and from the river, and you'll have coffee, tea, snacks and bottled water available throughout the day. A fishing license isn't included in the price because many anglers already hold a Patagonian license, but your guide can arrange one for an additional $35 USD if you need it.

What’s included

• Professional English-speaking fishing guide.
• private transportation with hotel pickup and drop-off.
• private fishing boat.
• all fly fishing equipment (waders, boots, rods, reels, lines, flies).
• riverside lunch with grilled steak, salads, appetizers and Argentine Malbec wine.
• coffee, tea, snacks and bottled water throughout the day.
• fly casting instruction for beginners.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Paid on siteUS$ 35

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Southern Rivers Patagonia - Fly Fishing Trips

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup at 8am means you don't need a car or directions to the river. The guide handles the drive and the fishing strategy, so your first morning in Bariloche becomes a full day on the water instead of a logistics puzzle.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to have fly fished before to book this trip?

No, the guide provides casting instruction on the water as part of the day, so beginners are welcome. All equipment is supplied and set up by your guide.

What fish are in the Limay River?

The Limay River holds rainbow trout, brown trout, and Patagonian perch. Both rainbow and brown trout are the primary targets for fly fishing here.

What's included in the riverside lunch?

Lunch includes appetizers, fresh salads, grilled steak prepared Argentine-style, and a glass of Malbec wine. A vegetarian meal option is available if you request it when booking.

Does the price include a fishing license?

The fishing license is not included because many anglers already hold a Patagonian license. Your guide can arrange one for $35 USD if you need it.

What time does the day start and end?

Hotel pickup is at 8am. You fish the morning and afternoon, break for lunch at midday, and return to your accommodation around 7pm.

Is the boat shared with other groups?

The fishing boat is private for you and up to one other person. Your guide is also private to your group.