Fly Fishing in Coyhaique: Expert Guide, All Equipment

Fish pristine Patagonian waters with a guide who knows every productive stretch

A 4-hour fly fishing activity in Coyhaique, Patagonia, where you fish lakes, rivers and streams with a professional guide and all equipment provided. Two anglers per guide means personalized instruction tailored to your skill level, whether you're wading shallow water or drifting in a boat. Lunch and beverages are included. Pickup can be arranged from your accommodation.

The experience

You arrive at your accommodation in Coyhaique with a free afternoon or morning, and the guide picks you up and takes you to one of several productive waters: the Simpson River, streams in the Seis Lagunas area, or spring creeks where brown and rainbow trout hold. The guide handles the route and knows which spots are fishing well that day. You wade shallow sections or drift in a boat depending on the water and conditions, casting flies the guide has selected and refined for you as the session unfolds.

Instruction happens as you fish, not in a classroom. The guide watches your cast, adjusts your technique, reads the water and positions you where trout are feeding. With only two anglers per guide, the attention is direct: beginners get the fundamentals of fly casting and presentation. Experienced anglers get refinement and access to the guide's knowledge of local species and seasonal patterns. All rods, reels and flies are provided. You bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and weather-appropriate layers. Waders and boots are not included, so plan accordingly if you don't own them.

Around midday, you break for lunch: either riverside or at the lodge depending on the day's capacity. The meal features local specialties, and hot beverages and water are available throughout. The guide photographs your catches and the landscape, and you finish the 4-hour session with images and the memory of how the water looked and moved.

What’s included

• Professional fly fishing guide fluent in English or Spanish.
• fly fishing rod, reel and flies.
• lunch with local specialties.
• snacks, water and hot beverages throughout the session.
• photos of your catches and the day.
• pickup and drop-off from your accommodation.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to2d before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 13 pickup points.

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.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Epa

Is this one for you?You fish yourself with the guide's instruction and positioning, not as a spectator. The small group, two anglers per guide, means personalized attention suited to your skill level, whether you're learning to cast for the first time or refining technique on unfamiliar water. Book this if you want hands-on fishing in a guide's company rather than a sightseeing tour that includes fishing as one stop.

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 difference between the rivers and lakes you fish in Coyhaique?

The Simpson River and streams in the Seis Lagunas area each hold brown and rainbow trout but fish differently. Rivers and streams require wading and reading current. Lakes and lagoons often involve drifting in a boat. Your guide chooses the water based on conditions and what's feeding that day.

Do I need to bring my own fly fishing gear?

No. The guide provides the rod, reel and flies. You don't need waders or boots. Bring your own if you have them, or plan to fish in regular outdoor clothing and footwear suitable for wet conditions.

Is this activity suitable if I've never fly fished before?

Yes. The guide tailors instruction to all skill levels, from complete beginners to experienced anglers. With two anglers per guide, you get personalized coaching on casting, presentation and reading the water as you fish.

What happens if the weather turns bad during the 4-hour session?

Patagonia's weather is changeable. Bring layers and weather-appropriate clothing. The guide will adjust the plan if conditions become unsafe, but the activity typically proceeds in rain or wind: part of Patagonian fishing.

How do I arrange a Chilean fishing license?

The guide can show you how to obtain one online before your trip. It's not included in the activity but is required to fish legally in Chile.

Can the guide pick me up from my hotel?

Yes. Pickup from your accommodation in Coyhaique is included and can be arranged when you book.