Fly Fishing Guided Activity in Bariloche: Limay River

Ten hours on the water with brown trout, riverside steak, and Patagonian wilderness.

A guided fly fishing activity on the Limay River and surrounding waters near Bariloche, where you fish from a boat with personalized instruction, stop for a gourmet lunch on the shore, and return to your accommodation by late afternoon. The guide speaks English or Spanish and provides all gear, transport, and meals. The trip suits both beginners and experienced anglers, and children over six can join with an adult.

The experience

Pickup happens at 8am from your Bariloche accommodation in an air-conditioned vehicle. The short drive takes you to the Upper Limay River or one of the region's other pristine waters: the guide chooses based on conditions and what's running. Once on the boat, you spend the morning fishing with personalized instruction available if you want to refine your technique or learn from scratch. The guide handles the navigation while you cast, and snacks and drinks come throughout the morning.

At midday the boat pulls to shore for lunch: a charcuterie board of Patagonian cheeses, grilled ribeye steak with salad, flan with dulce de leche, and Malbec wine. The meal sits on the riverbank with the water and mountains in view. After lunch, you fish the afternoon stretch, targeting brown, rainbow, and brook trout, all wild populations. The guide continues to offer tips and spot fish, and the day winds down as light fades. You're back at your accommodation by late afternoon.

All fishing gear comes with the booking, along with the boat, vehicle, meals, and beverages including alcohol. The guide is English or Spanish speaking. If you need a fishing license, you arrange it at checkout. The guide can advise on requirements for your nationality.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your Bariloche accommodation.
• all fishing gear and tackle.
• fishing boat with guide.
• air-conditioned vehicle.
• personalized fly fishing instruction.
• gourmet lunch with charcuterie, grilled steak, salad, flan, and wine.
• snacks and beverages throughout the day including alcohol.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 30

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Guides Patagonia

Is this one for you?The ten-hour day leaves your morning free for a late breakfast or a walk in town, and you're back by late afternoon to rest or explore Bariloche's restaurants. Book this if you want a full immersion in fly fishing without splitting your day into fragments.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

What's the Limay River like for fly fishing?

The Upper Limay River holds wild brown, rainbow, and brook trout in clear, cold Patagonian water. The guide has access to multiple stretches and can adjust the location based on conditions and what's feeding that day.

Do I need to know how to fly fish before I book?

No. The guide offers personalized instruction for beginners and refines technique for experienced anglers. The activity is designed for all skill levels.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

The guide assesses conditions each morning and may adjust the location or timing, but the trip runs in typical Patagonian weather. Bring layers and waterproof gear.

Is the gourmet lunch included in the price?

Yes. Lunch includes charcuterie, grilled steak, salad, flan, wine, and coffee, plus snacks and beverages throughout the day. All meals and drinks are included.

Can children come on this trip?

Children over six can join with an adult. The guide can adjust the pace and instruction to suit younger anglers.

How long is the full day?

The activity runs about ten hours from pickup at 8am through return to your accommodation in late afternoon, with the boat time split between morning and afternoon fishing around the midday lunch stop.