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-Alaska!
-Argentina!
-Bahamas!
-Belize!
-Brazil and the Amazon!
-Canada!
-Chile!
-Kamchatka!
-Mexico!
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The Fish Hawk 3095 Peachtree Road NE Atlanta, GA 30305 (404) 237-3473
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3. Why You Should Book Through The Fish Hawk
The staff at the Fish Hawk have cast flies all over the
world and in total we have a combined 190 years of fly-
fishing experience. !
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We take pride in matching you with the right destination
where you will make memories that will last a lifetime.!
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It would be crazy not to hire professional help to sell
your house, so why wouldn’t you do the same for your
fly fishing trip? This is your money and your time, and
we can prepare you for every single aspect for
absolutely no additional cost.!
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We will have all of your gear, flies, and travel information
prepped and ready for you to pick up at the Fish Hawk
weeks before you fly out.!
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The only stressful part of your trip will be casting to a
spooky fish. !
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You Pay No Additional Cost
4. Alaska
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The United States Government in 1867 bought the 49th
state,!
twice the size of Texas, for two cents an acre from the
Russian Empire, who feared that it could be seized by
Britain if war were to break out. The territory officially
became part of the United States on January 3rd of 1959
under the Eisenhower Administration. If you have ever been
to the great state of Alaska, then you would know that it is
literally like taking a step back in time. With just 1.2 persons
per square mile you are truly in complete touch with the
good Lord’s work. Tremendous mountains with snow
capped tips, astonishing rolling green valleys as far as the
eye can see, a plethora of the most startling plant life on the
Earth, an astronomical wonder of breathtaking lights in the
sky that indicate you are far away from human
intervention… The rivers wind their way throughout the
mystic grounds carrying large populations every summer of
big, fat, healthy salmon who travel miles up river to spawn.
The trout don’t know any better than to annihilate a poorly
drifted dry fly pattern or in most cases a mouse pattern. !
There are a ton of Alaskan lodges and outfitters claiming to
be the best, however, only a select few actually are. Here at
the Fish Hawk we have been and sent past clients to these
select few amazing lodges. Some of our clients had the
privilege of fishing waters that have never even been fished
before. All of them had more than one incredible story to
tell.
Mighty Mouse-Alaska Mouse Fishing
Salmon Fishing Chart
5. Species May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov
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6. Alaska West Lodge
Alaska West Lodge is located on the famous
Kanektok River and is just a short jumper flight
from Anchorage, Alaska. The operation fishes for
all five species of Pacific salmon including dolly
varden, rainbow trout, and grayling. Guests stay
at the lodge each night and fish with one other
angler and a guide on 16 foot aluminum jet boats. !
Alaska West Lodge’s season runs from the
second week of June all the way up until the end
of August. !
If you are the adventurous and dare devil kind,
then show up in late July and try to get the
famous Salmon Grand Slam. That is all five
species of salmon, in one day, and all on flies. !
Deneki Outdoors provides a very relaxing and
laid back setting that is all about hardcore
fishing. Their guides work their tails off to put you
on fish of a lifetime and the staff makes sure you
are comfortable and happy throughout your stay. !
For a full Alaskan fly-fishing trip experience, then
Alaska West Lodge is your place. !
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$5995 per person for a 7 night / 6 day fishing trip
7. Bristol Bay Lodge
Ranked 4th in the world for sporting lodges by
Forbes, Bristol Bay Lodge is located three-hundred
miles west of the nearest road system on the
Agulowak River. The lodge itself can cater up to
twenty-six guests per week. It features eight
bedrooms in the main lodge as well as a fully
equipped fly shop, hot tub, sauna, four cedar
cabins, bar area, large living room, and several fly
tying benches. !
To keep up with the fish runs, Bristol Bay Lodge has
two outpost camps, Birch Creek Camp and Rainbo
Camp. These two outpost camps provide one of the
greatest fishing experiences in the world of fly-
fishing. !
Bristol Bay Lodge fishes many different rivers for all
five species of salmon, dolly varden, rainbow trout,
and grayling. If you just want to catch one species
the whole entire week, then this is not the place for
you. After staying an evening at the lodge, you will
depart for one of two fishing destinations that will
later incorporate an overnight stay at one of the two
outpost camps. At the outpost camps you will be
treated to hearty meals in the dining tent and a great
sleep in your own tent. !
This is one of our favorite operations in all of
Alaska. The guides do tremendous work to assure
that you have a life-changing experience and the
staff works very hard to assure your safety and a
pleasurable stay.!
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7 night / 6 day fishing package $8,950.00 per person
8. Rainbow River Lodge
If you’re all about wild, trophy-sized rainbow trout
then the Rainbow River Lodge is the place for you.
The lodge overlooks the Copper River, listed in the
top 100 best trout streams in the world by Trout
Unlimited. The river sees very few anglers and is a
“fly-fishing only” stream, one of the Alaska
originals. The lodge was founded after the Alaskan
Department of Fish & Game discovered a massive
abundance of wild rainbow trout in the Copper
River years ago while doing a state-wide survey
project. !
The large rainbow trout were present in such great
numbers, that it would have been a terrible mistake
not to monetize and preserve the area. Another
cool feature of Rainbow River Lodge is the lake
that it looks over holds healthy numbers of
aggressive northern pike. !
The lodge itself is a work of art and really brings
out the full Alaskan fishing trip experience. At meal
time, you’ll be served excellent fresh Alaskan
seafood as well as other delicious dishes while
sharing memories and holding conversations with
new friends. !
The setting is very laid back and will recharge your
batteries for a long time to come. !
Head over to Rainbow River Lodge to catch a
rainbow trout of a lifetime and have other chances
at a pool of species. !
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6 day guided fly-out Alaska fishing vacation and lodging $7,650 per person
9. Rapids Camp Lodge
Just an hour and twenty minute flight from
Anchorage, Rapids Camp is in the heart of the
famous Bristol Bay watershed. This is home to large
rainbow trout, dolly varden, pike, arctic char, all five
species of salmon and grayling. !
Rapids Camp Lodge targets all of these species with
their nine-guide staff. You will be transported to
different fishing areas around the Bristol Bay
watershed via top-of-the-line jet boats. The lodge
caters to 19-20 guests per week, with a full staff of
nine guides, four pilots, two professional cooks, and
multiple support personnel. !
The lodge rents out all kinds of gear, rods, reels,
lines, and anything else you will need in order to
have a successful fly-fishing trip. !
If you want to bring your family along with you, the
lodge also accommodates to non-anglers. They have
volcano and glacier tours, wildlife viewing, clam
digging, backpacking, eco-tourism, and more. !
The Bristol Bay area is a true gem not only for Alaska
and the US, but for the entire world. !
There are very few places that can compare to
fishing quality like Bristol Bay. Rapids Camp Lodge
does an excellent job of taking advantage of all the
great fishing this area has to offer. !
All Packages Are Custom. Please Contact The Fish Hawk For More Information
10. Argentina
In the year of 1519, explorer Juan Dìas de Solis discovered
modern day Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and the
Southern Bolivian region. The Spaniards gained control of
the area and created a massive colony called the
Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata. Not until the early 1800’s
did Argentina finally claim their independence from Spain.
Today, Argentina is still fighting relations with Britain to
gain control of vast territories that include the ocean as far
as Antarctica and the islands that surround them. !
Anglers from around the world venture to Argentina to
experience the absolutely magnificent trout fishing in the
southern region of the country. This area, known as
Patagonia, provides fly fishers with mind-boggling numbers
of some of the most aggressive and beautifully colored
trout on Earth. Jurassic Lake, located on the southern tip of
Argentina, puts out world record sized wild trout with an
average weight of ten pounds. There is also places in the
Argentina to fish for the hard-fighting golden dorado as well
as experience the best dove hunting in the world.!
The Fish Hawk is acquainted with the Patagonian region,
sending clients to fish its mystical waters for over thirty
years. With our help, we can supply you with a stress-free,
experience of a lifetime.
Jurassic Lake Fly Fishing
11. Andes Drifters
Andes Drifters is one of our favorite places to send
clients. Andes will personally customize a trip of a
lifetime for you. Do you want to do an overnight
camping float trip? No problema. Would you rather
stay in a comfortable lodge? No problema.
Regardless of your skill level, they will make sure
that you leave with butterflies in your stomach and
eager to plan your next trip back on your return
home. You could literally spend a month just
floating two rivers in Patagonia fly-fishing for trout
and you wouldn’t see every bit of scenery or cover
all of the trout water available. There is so much to
experience and it begins with Andes Drifters. !
A fully customizable trip is what makes Andes
Drifters so special; you get to do what you want to
do and you’re not confined to a particular schedule. !
Oh, and you’ll get used to fish being measured in
“kilos” by the end of your stay.
Please Contact Fish Hawk For Current Rates
12. Patagonia River Ranch
Patagonia River Ranch is just a thirty minute drive from
San Martin de los Andes Airport. During your week stay at
the ranch, you will experience fly-fishing on several
different pristine rivers such as the Chimehuin, Caleufu,
Collon Cura, Malleo, Alumine and Quilquihue. The lodge
only takes a limited number of bookings each year to
preserve the great trout fishing in and around the lodge. !
The Chimehuin River runs through Patagonia River
Ranch and is largely know as the greatest trout river for
large fish in Patagonia. You can fish the nearest access of
the Chimehuin River twenty miles upstream from the
lodge and by the end of the day after a long float you’ll
arrive right back at Patagonia River Ranch. !
The ranch consists of six guides who are native to
Argentina and speak English very well. Their knowledge
for the rivers around the lodge and in the area are
unparalleled to anyone else in the region. !
Besides fly-fishing, guests can enjoy horseback riding
trips, photographic river trips, cooking classes, camping,
guided mountain hiking, boing and riding, as well as
shopping and tours of local artisans. !
The rooms that guests stay in are breathtaking and the
food and wine is just about as good as it gets. !
This is a true experience of a lifetime that all fly fishers
should venture to try. Very few words can describe this
kind of adventure.
Please Contact Fish Hawk For Current Rates
13. Bahamas
You might recognize the name Christopher Columbus
who made his first landing in the Bahamas in 1492.
Almost two-hundred years later in the mid-1600s, the
first European settlement was established. Britain would
gain control over the Bahamas for the next 255 years
until 1973 in which the Bahamas would become
independent. Nassau serves as the capital of the
Bahamas and is the most populated city with 244,400
residents. The electric green and crystal clear, aqua blue
waters that surround the thirty inhabited Bahamian
islands are chalked full of hungry bonefish. Although
fly-fishing for bonefish is what the Bahamas is most-
known for, anglers have chances at eerie permit and
tarpon too. !
The Fish Hawk is extremely familiar with the Bahamas
and the waters that surround it. Count on us to send you
to where the fish are every month of the year. We will get
you rigged and prepped for the most chances at the
gray ghost possible. You name the place and most likely
we have been there or have fished very close to it. We’ll
let you in on the little-known secrets…!
Bahamas Andros Fly Fishing
14. Andros South Lodge
Andros South is located in some of the best
bonefishing in the world. The lodge is surrounded
by tons sand flats, inland lakes, mangrove creeks,
secluded cays, and hundreds of keys. A guest will
be able to fish all four corners of South Andros
Island. The East Side provides tidal creeks, the
West Side provides fishing for larger bonefish, the
southern tip is sprinkled with hundreds of beautiful
keys, and the North side has many inland ponds
and creeks. You will have many shots at bonefish
as well as barracuda, shark, permit and tarpon. !
The lodge is extremely casual and laid back— the
way a fly-fishing trip should be! It is not a high-
class, luxurious operation; however, Andros South
prides themselves on providing a clean,
comfortable experience. The guests will reside at
the lodge and fish with the expert guides on the
lodge’s flat skiffs. !
Andros South can accommodate both expert and
novice fly fishers and the guides are patient as well
as willing to preach their knowledge. Unwind from
the fast-paced world and embark on one of the
most spectacular bone fisheries in the world with
Andros South Lodge.
Photography by Louis Cahill
7 night / 6 day packages (single occupancy rooms) $4,653.00 per person!
15. Crooked Island Lodge
Crooked Island Lodge sits above gorgeous
white sand beaches and overlooks famous
Bird Rock Lighthouse. The lodge features
twelve air conditioned guest houses as well as
a local restaurant that cooks freshly caught
fish daily. Guests are able to wade right out
onto a gorgeous flat and snorkel. Certified
divers may experience spectacular diving just
a few hundred yards from the beaches of
Crooked Island Lodge. !
Anglers can experience offshore and inshore
fishing. Offshore provides guests with species
such as grouper, snapper, mahi-mahi, and
tuna. !
Inshore anglers may experience world-class
bonefishing all around the Crooked Island
flats. You can go with a guide or target
bonefish on incoming tides by walking the
pristine white beaches. Other species to fish
for include permit and tarpon, although
Crooked Island Lodge mainly targets bonefish.
Other local guides on the island really target
permit and bonefish in the late spring early
summer. !
Other activities include coastal sea kayak
tours, self-guided snorkeling trips, and historic
lighthouse tours. Crooked Island Lodge
provides something for everyone in your
family.
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7 night / 6 fishing day packages (double occupancy) $2,395.00 per
person
16. Deep Water Cay Lodge
Deep Water Cay is a private island and only a
five-minute ferry ride from Grand Bahama.
Private aircraft can land at Deep Water Cay’s jet
airstrip where they can clear immigration and
customs on the 2.2 mile long island. !
The weather sticks to 70-80 ºF year round with
light rainfall and low humidity. Fly fishers can
explore over 250 miles of unspoiled bonefish and
permit flats. You will be guided by some of the
best bonefish guides in the Bahamas on Hell’s
Bay boats. The east side of Grand Bahama
provides protection from winds, an enormous
amount of bonefish, and tons of large trophy
bonefish.!
Guests can either stay in waterfront cabanas or
bigger guest homes/cottages. Deep Water Cay
features an incredible clubhouse, a dock and
marina, a fly shop, infinity pool, and our favorite
— an angler’s bar. !
Other activities include snorkeling, kayaking,
and offshore fishing. Deep Water Cay is truly one
of the best bonefish operations in the world as
well as one of the prettiest lodges in the
Bahamas.
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7 night / 6 day fishing packages (double occupancy) $5,098.00 per person plus tax
17. East End Lodge
This fairly new operation out of eastern Grand
Bahama is only a twenty-five minute plane ride from
Fort Lauderdale. They have proven themselves as a
front contender as one of the best bonefishing
operations in all of the Bahamas. They have pulled
from a pool of some of the most experienced
bonefishing guides in the region to provide a quality
experience for their clients. It is not uncommon to
catch twelve bonefish a day either wading out on
mesmerizing pearl sand flats or casting from the boat
toward the mangroves. It truly is an incredible
bonefishery. !
The lodge features two new buildings that
accommodate the comfortable living experience for
the guests. There are a total of five guest rooms, each
equipped with its own private bathroom, large walk-in
shower, tile floors, granite counters and dark wood
furnishings. !
Inside the lodge, guests will find the dining room,
lounge area, and bar. The food is incredible, prepared
by expert cooks who focus on providing the flavors
of the Bahamas. !
For more on East End Lodge and availability, please
contact us at The Fish Hawk. !
7 nights / 6 day fishing packages (double occupancy) $4,110.00 per person
18. Stafford Creek Lodge
Stafford Creek Lodge is home to famous
bonefish guides such as Prescott Smith, son of
the famous Bonefish Charlie, who is arguably
the most well-recognized bonefish guide in the
world. The lodge accommodates up to eight
anglers a week, keeping the fishing pressure at
a minimum. At the lodge you can experience
fly-fishing for bonefish, tarpon, and the elusive
permit. !
Anglers will fish from high-performance
Maverick skiffs off of the Northwest coast as
well as Joulters Cay. !
Anglers will stay in comfortable cottages that
are fit for two people with two queen-sized
beds, a fully stocked mini fridge (sodas,
lemonade, water, etc…), coffee maker, as well
as air conditioning and ceiling fans. Each
cottage also comes with its own private deck
overlooking gorgeous Stafford Creek. !
The food is freshly caught from around Stafford
Creek Lodge and prepared by excellent staff
chefs. !
If you’re looking for a hardcore bonefishing trip
with a lot of shots at all three major flats
species, then Stafford Creek Lodge is your
place. You’ll return each evening totally worn
out from some aggressive fly-fishing ready for
a cold Kalik Beer.
7 night / 6 day fishing packages (double occupancy) $7,248.50 per person plus tax
19. Swain’s Cay Lodge
Just a short 15-minute flight from Nassau, Swain’s
Cay Lodge overlooks beautiful Mangrove Cay on
Andros Island. The Lodge sits in-between Andros’
Middle and South Bight, the perfect location for a
bonefish lodge. Due to such a prime location
between these Bights, the lodge guides will be
able to put you on favorable tides at all times of
the day. !
Guests of Swain’s Cay will be able to choose from
several different accommodation packages,
including three-bedroom suites for large groups,
gorgeous garden-view twin bedrooms, and
oceanfront suites. !
Swain’s Cay Lodge offers something for everyone.
Other activities comprise of sea kayaking, scuba
diving, snorkeling, bike riding, and eco-tourism.
Enjoy delicious three-course meals at the lodge’s
Reefside Restaurant and Bar where you can fill
your stomach with freshly caught seafood. !
If you decide that you’d rather lay low and stick
around the lodge for the day you can wade right
out on Swain’s easily-accessible home flat and
fish for bones. The lodge pulls the best
independent guides on the island, guys who have
been fishing these waters for many years. One of
the special things about this place is its ability to
reach some of the most pristine and least-fished
flats in all of the Bahamas. If you want to
experience a small-scale beach lodge that is prime
for bonefish anglers, couples, and families, then
Swain’s Cay Lodge is the place for you.
7 night / 6 day fishing packages (double occupancy) $3,840.00 per person
20. Belize
Belize is best known for its ancient Mayan culture which
flourished from 800-200 AD. Many of the magnificent Mayan
structures are still around for visitors to spectate today.
Belize also had a long history of piracy, serving as a base
for famous buccaneers like Bartholomew Sharp. Today, the
small country of Belize, a total population of 331,00 people,
operates one of the best saltwater fly-fishing destinations in
the world. !
Not only does Belize have some of the best saltwater fishing
in the world, they also have a plethora of incredible lodges.
Do you want the best chance to knock out a grand slam?
Belize is your destination. !
If you’re taking your family with you, Belize has a wide range
of other tourist options including diving, beautiful beaches,
incredible shopping, Mayan ruins, and more. !
Belize is a true gem, something that holds a special place in
the hearts of saltwater anglers across the world. Next to
Mexico, Belize is one of the best places to get many shots at
permit. Start off fishing for bones in the morning, permit
around noon, and cap off your day by throwing tarpon toads
to hungry poons before the sun goes down.
Fly Fishing Belize Tres Pescados Fly Shop
21. Belize River Lodge
Belize River Lodge sits on the banks of the Belize
Olde River, just 3.5 miles from the mouth of the river
opening up into the Caribbean Sea. The mahogany
lodge is a place to behold, totally surrounded by lush
tropical plants and the sounds of exotic birds
throughout the day creating a naturalist’s paradise. !
The lodge has private cottages in which the guests
stay throughout the week. The guests will also be
treated to a delicious Belizean-Creole cuisine. Since
1960, the Belize River Lodge has been putting their
guests on bonefish, permit, tarpon and snook every
single day. !
Just a short boat ride away from the lodge is miles
upon miles of unspoiled flats. Because it was the
very first fly-fishing lodge in Belize, it has been the
base for many other saltwater lodges around the
world. Most of the lodge’s anglers come down to try
for a Grand Slam (bonefish, permit, tarpon in one
day). !
For the ultimate tropical experience, a taste of the
Ancient Florida Keys, Belize River Lodge can put you
there.
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7 Night/6 day Lodge Fishing Package US$3,989.00!
22. Turneffe Flats
Thirty miles off the coast of Belize, Turneffe Flats
resides over the Turneffe Atoll, the largest of only
four coral reefs in the western hemisphere. The
Turneffe Atoll is recognized for its diversity in fish
species. There are plenty of permit, bonefish,
tarpon, barracuda, and more in a large abundance.
You will be able to fish the ocean-side flats, lagoons,
creeks, and channels for these fish. This is possibly
one of the best places on the planet to catch a
permit on the fly. Permit, on average, range from
10-20 pounds; however, 30-40 pound permit are not
uncommon. Tarpon range from 60-90 pounds and
your typical bonefish is in the 3-5 pound range. !
The Turneffe Flats guides are extremely
knowledgeable and speak English well. They have
been fishing this area for most of their lives. !
An average fishing day is around eight hours, with a
lunch break on the boat in-between. !
All of their rooms are air-conditioned, spacious, and
have extremely gorgeous views. They have a garden
villa, a few seaside villas and a reef-side villa.. Each
room features its own private bathroom as well. !
This is definitely in our top three favorite lodges in
the world, as many of us can tell you. It is a
hardcore, down-to-the-bone, fly-fishing lodge that is
only for folks who can handle one heck of a good
time. !
7 night / 6 fishing day packages (double occupancy) start at $3,851.00 per person
23. Brazil
The Amazon River Basin holds the world’s biggest
rainforest, the size of about forty-eight adjacent
American states. Deep within the Amazon are few tribes
that have never seen another human and the burly
peacock bass. !
These peacock bass aren’t small either, they are big and
they will rip out some line with no problem. All they want
to do is embarrass you in a fight and few are willing to
take on the challenge. !
Traveling deep within the Amazon rainforest can be
intimidating and somewhat scary, but it provides an
experience that will change you as a person. !
Throwing large flies for peacock bass and watching
them absolutely demolish (in every sense of that word)
the fly will leave you trembling. Finally, when you lift that
peacock bass out of the water, both of you completely
beat, you’ll come out as a champion. !
Let us get you prepared to enter the Amazon and fish for
these monsters, we know the best lodges and outfitters
to book with.
Peacock Bass at Agua Boa Lodge
24. Agua Boa Lodge
Agua Boa Lodge is 200 miles northwest of the closet
Brazilian City, Manaus. It is very deep in the jungle
and sits on the Agua Boa River, which is one of the
many tributaries that flows into the Amazon River.
The Aqua Boa is a fly-fishing only section by law,
thus it receives very little pressure and the fish can
grow to world record sizes. Talking about fish, there
are three different species of peacock bass that you
can target. These trophy fish are abundant and all
are very large in size.!
The main lodge presents a wonderful large dining
room, a bar and game room, wireless internet, and a
big swimming pool that overlooks the Agua Boa
River. As far as lodging accommodations go, guests
will reside in spacious bungalows with private
bathrooms, air condition, and each with two double
beds. !
The jungle lodge setting is something to behold and
not for the faint hearted. If you want to cast to giant
peacock bass, then Agua Boa Lodge is the place for
you. !
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7 night / 6 fishing day lodge packages start at $4,950.00 (Vary on Season) Please Contact Fish Hawk!
25. Canada
Imagine yourself fly-fishing in the back-country of
British Columbia, wetting a line in an area unseen by
human footprints for hundreds of years. Gigantic and
wild steelhead, trout, salmon, dolly varden,halibut and
white sturgeon call this area their home. Nine out of the
ten (if that) fish you’ll be casting to have never seen a fly
in their entire life, yet a human. One of the most alluring
places in the world is British Columbia during autumn.
Bright orange and deep red reflect off the crystal clear,
cool waters creating a visual effect that is breath taking. !
You can experience the October salmon run on the
Adams River, or summer fly-fishing for massive
steelhead on the Dean River. You may even want to
engage in the terrific trout fishing offered year round in
this stunning country. Whatever it is, we’ll send you
there. Planning a trip to British Columbia can cost a lot
of money, so why not hire professional help to aid you in
the best places to go? !
We’ve got you covered and you can focus on catching a
fish of a lifetime!!
British Columbia Monsters
26. Coopers Minipi Lodges
Coopers Minipi Lodges is located in the brook trout
capital of the world, where the brookies act like the
United States brown trout—mean and aggressive.
These (unusually large) brook trout will annihilate
mouse patterns like a torpedo fired out of a
submarine. Other species guests can fish for
include Great Northern Pike and Arctic Char.
Coopers Minipi Lodges includes the Minipi Lodge,
Anne Marie Lodge, and Little Minipi Outcamp. The
lodges have television, hot tubs, fly tying desks,
wi-fi, fly shop, library and extensive decks for
relaxation and views. Each room features two
single beds, quality linens provided for the bed and
bathroom, daily service, a mini bar refrigerator, and
a laundry service on request. You will not find
another brook trout fishery on the planet that
compares to the one Minipi Lodges serve. This is
an absolutely breathtaking place in the fall.
7 night / 6 fishing $5295 Minipi Lodge - $6295 Anne Marie Lodge!
27. Nicholas Dean Outdoors
Terrace, British Columbia is home to the famous
Skeena River System. It is possibly the most
famous steelhead river in the world. It produces
steelhead that are so large it can be mind boggling.
There are a plethora of fish that migrate into the
Skeena River annually, making it a fly-fishers
paradise. It’s cool, gin clear water and far proximity
away from civilization creates the perfect habitat
for these giant steelhead as well as several species
of salmon. Nicholas Dean Outdoors covers around
fifty different rivers/lakes throughout the Terrace
region, including the Skeena River. This way, there
is always exceptional fishing throughout the year.
The trout fishing during the fall is one of the best
trout fly-fishing experiences and a must for the
serious trout bum. !
The guides of Nicholas Dean Outdoors are very
knowledgeable of the Terrace region, and the know
its waters better than anyone. !
Suitably located just a few minutes away from the
town of Terrace is Nicholas Dean’s Yellow Cedear
Lodge. It is a gorgeous structure which features a
hot tub, sauna, dining room and a fully-stocked bar. !
Get out there all you metal heads and go catch
yourself a monster this year!
6 night / 5 day fishing package (double occupancy) $4,350.00 CDN per person
28. Chile
In the year 1450 the Incas conquered modern day Chile.
It wasn’t until Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan
became the first European to see Chile in 1520. The
country of Chile won its independence from Spain in
1818 under Jose de San Martin and Bernardo O’Higgins.
The 2,700 mile-long country boasts some of the most
spectacular trout fishing in the world. If you have a thing
for fishing wide, crystal clear, stone covered rivers for
freakishly big trout, then this is the place for you. !
Dive in to the Chilean culture and discover what
breathtaking sites await you on the bend around the
river. Fly-fishing in Chile is as close as it gets to Heaven
on Earth. !
Many lodges will helicopter anglers into areas that
couldn’t be reached otherwise. Not only does Chile offer
spectacular fishing, food, and ease of travel, the people
that call Chile their home are some of the most
welcoming individuals you will ever meet. !
Fly-fishing in Chile will give you the amazing chance to
fish the upper Patagonian region, something that only a
select few can say they’ve experienced.
Patagonia Chile Fly Fishing
29. Estancia Del Zorro
In the miserable and gloomy winters in the northern
hemisphere, pack up your gear and head south to
gorgeous Chilean Patagonia. Estancia del Zorro is
separated from fast-paced civilization in a mountain
range known as the Coyhaique Alto mountain range
near the Chilean-Argentina border. Anglers will be
paired with a guide whom, together with one other
angler, will explore the gorgeous water of the Chilean
Patagonias. !
There are two rivers that clients will target including a
fifteen mile spring creek that holds up to twelve pound,
aggressive brown trout. The really neat feature about
this lodge is that anglers will fish on the Chilean side as
well as the Argentina side of the border. A lot of the
waters that the clients will fish are very private and see
extremely little angling pressure. The trout are wild and
they are huge. !
As far as accommodations go, twelve guests stay at
Estancia del Zorro a week in a beautifully designed
lodge. In the main building, anglers can feast on
Chilean dishes in the dining room. Guests will also
reside in beautiful rooms overlooking large fields and
rolling mountains (pictured below). !
Each of the guides have four or more years experience
fly-fishing the streams around the lodge. Dry-fly fishers
will have the opportunity to sight cast to rising trout
that go up to 32 inches in length. As they put it, you
might think you are lost in the wild west of days gone.!
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7 night / 6 day fishing (double occupancy) $4,375.00 per person
30. Nomad of the Seas
This is probably the most unique fly-fishing
operation in the world. Nomad of the Seas focuses
on exploring the Chilean Patagonian range by air,
land, and sea. It was chosen by Forbes as one of the
top ten best fly-fishing operations in the world, and
for good reason! Anglers will stay on a state-of-the-
art yacht equipped with a few helicopters and small
boats. Nomad will fly anglers out to the most remote
trout streams that Patagonia has to offer. Literally
there is no other way to reach these places without
flying into them. You will experience fishing for large
and wild trout that have never seen a human in their
lives. !
Some of the more adventurous anglers who are
willing to push the limits and travel deep into the
mountains will fish areas most likely never fished
before. !
As far as accommodations on the super yacht go,
guests will be served by a professional chef with
years of experience in delivering the tastes of Chile.
Choose from the best wines Chile has to offer, hand
selected from various vineyards around the country.
There is a sauna and massage table, as well as a
fully stocked bar. !
Rooms are extremely luxurious and feature their own
private bathroom. This trip has something for
everyone, as they also focus on Patagonia skiing,
wildlife adventures and more. Wake up to new and
fantastic scenery every morning, eagerly waiting to
fish a new area never truly seen before.
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Week Long Packages Begin At $11,300 Per Person!
31. Tierra del Fuego Lodge
Tierra del Fuego is a chain of islands, also known as
an archipelago, off the southernmost tip of South
America. This area is the equivalent to the Jurassic
Lake rainbow trout; however, this time we are dealing
with enormous sea run browns. Tierra del Fuego
Lodge is located on the Chilean side of Tierra del
Fuego. The lodge has access to a wide variety of
very diverse fisheries. Not only can you catch sea
run brown trout, but you’ll also get the chance to
focus in on brookies, steelhead, and rainbow trout! !
Because these fish are sea run, they can be
extremely aggressive. Many times you can fish
mouse patterns and see massive brown trout
absolutely unchain your fly. !
Guests will be able to fish rivers that feed the Pacific
Ocean, lakes, and over thirty miles of creeks. This
allows the lodge to rest a lot of prime fishing water
for weeks, thus making it an extremely low pressured
area. !
The lodge itself features two log cabins designed for
two guests each as well as recently new duplex that
is made for four more guests. The lodge consists of
the kitchen, dining room, and a fully stocked bar in
the lounge area. There is also a well stocked fly tying
table for your enjoyment.!
If you have dreamed of catching a trout on meth,
then Tierra del Fuego Lodge is right down your alley.
Please Contact Fish Hawk For Current Rates
32. Kamchatka
Kamchatka is a peninsula located in northeastern
Russia. It is out in the middle of nowhere and truly
serves as the land before time. This is the closest place
you will get to fishing land that has literally been
untouched by humans. !
Some compare Alaska to Kamchatka, but they consider
it the “old Alaska,” what it was hundreds of years ago. If
you’re a steelhead junkie, then fly-fishing the
Kamchatka Peninsula is a must experience trip before
you die. Not only is the steelhead fishing unparalleled,
but the trout fishing is out of this world. !
Kamchatka is a summer destination, as it can reach
world record lows in the winter. You will have the
opportunity to fish in areas only seen by a handful of
human eyes in its lifetime. The amount of fish you will
get hooked on is absolutely incredible, and the Russian
guides insist on a shot of vodka after every fish to
celebrate— do not try to keep up with them!
Kamchatka Steelhead Project
33. Ozernaya River Camp
Disconnected from the rest of Earth in eastern
Russia, fly-fishers know the Kamchatka region as
“Old Alaska.” At Ozernaya River Camp anglers will
have the honor to fly-fish to the most beautiful
rainbow trout on the planet. There season runs from
mid-July all the way up to the first week of September
and they only accommodate ten anglers per week.
Certain times of the year guests can fish for all five
species of salmon. This is one-hundred percent a
hardcore fly-fishing destination. I would not bring
your spouse or children if they are looking for other
activities other than fly-fishing. !
For those who do make the travel to Ozernaya River
Camp, they will fly-fish in the most remote area in the
world. Experience catching massive rainbow trout on
mouse patterns behind some of the most
breathtaking scenery known to man. We can’t make
this up, the fishing is out of this world. !
Anglers will reside in triangular shaped huts
(pictured) with all of the necessary accommodations
to comfortably live for your stay. You will have fresh,
hearty meals every single day prepared by either your
guide or the staff. !
This is not for the faint-hearted, but for those who
want to push their limits and discover the best
rainbow trout fishing in the world. !
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Please Contact Fish Hawk For Rates
34. Two Yurt River
This float camp is also offered by The Best of
Kamchatka as is the Ozernaya River Camp. You
could compare the Two Yurt River to, well, not
anything off the top of my head! It is in a class of its
own, totally separated from society for many a mile.
The rainbow trout that call the Two Yurt River their
home most likely have never seen a human, a lure, or
a fly. They are literally some of the biggest but least
pressured fish on Earth. !
Guests will float over fifty miles worth of river,
stopping to stay at different fixed-cabin placements
each evening. The guides will prepare your meals as
well as a limited supply of alcoholic beverages.!
Contact The Fish Hawk to float one of the most
scenic rivers on the planet. !
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6 Nights / 6 Day Fishing Package $6,895.00 per person
35. Mexico
In 1519, Spanish forces led by conquistador Hernando
Cortés conquered modern day Mexico. Three hundred years
later the Mexicans would gain their independence from
Spain. They would lose a lot of land to the United States,
including the state of Texas in the Mexican-American War. !
Mexico and the Yucatan can offer some unrivaled fly-fishing
for inshore and offshore gamefish species. Next to Belize,
Mexico is one of the best places to try for an inshore grand
slam (tarpon, bonefish, permit). !
There are a ton of different lodges that offer excellent shots
at all species. Our staff has been all throughout Mexico and
can point you in the right direction. So what are you waiting
for? Book with us today and have a stress-free trip. !
Fly Fishing the Yucatan
36. Campeche Tarpon Town
Fly-fishing for baby tarpon is a blast and there is no
better place to do it than Campeche, Mexico. The
Campeche Tarpon Club is a guide service that
specifically targets all of the baby tarpon around the
Campeche area. They are hand selected, all natives,
and have an extensive knowledge on fly-fishing and
the tarpon in the area. !
The baby tarpon in the area average between five and
twenty pounds and are all under forty pounds. By the
end of your stay, you’ll be stupid tired of jumping and
catching so many tarpon. !
Campeche Tarpon Club recommends several places
to stay including Hotel OceanView and Hotel
Castlemar.!
Hotel Castlemar was built in the late 1800’s as an
army barracks before being converted to
Campeche’s first hotel. It is conveniently located
within walking distance of excellent restaurants and
bars. Hotel OceanView is a little more upscale and
provides beautiful scenery of the Gulf of Mexico. It
also within walking distance to gorgeous cathedrals,
white sandy beaches, restaurants, bars and more. !
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7 night / 6 day fishing packages (single occupancy) $4,100 per person
37. Casa Blanca Lodge
Casa Blanca Lodge sits on the northern tip of Punta
Pájaros overlooking a massive flat that sees daily
permit, tarpon and bonefish cruising through. The
lodge itself is conveniently located within just a few
miles to other extremely productive flats where other
lodges have a harder time getting to. You will be
fishing the Ascension Bay area, one of the greatest
saltwater fishing destinations in the world. !
The lodge has ten seaside rooms with beautiful views
of the ocean, as well as air conditioning, tiled floors,
mahogany shutters, and wireless internet. !
In the open-air main lodge you will find a pleasant
lounging area to chat with other anglers over a cold
beer. After a long day of fishing and a nice cool
shower, you can make your way to the dining area to
enjoy a wonderful prepared meal by the chef’s daily
special. !
Some of the best fishing throughout the day actually
takes place on the concrete pier that makes its way
out onto a flat in front of the lodge. !
This is one of the most beautiful places to stay in
Mexico, and it offers tremendous saltwater fly-fishing
for the adventurous and hardcore angler. !
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Rates Are Dependent Upon Season. Please Contact The Fish Hawk!
38. Playa Blanca Lodge
Playa Blanca Lodge is the sister lodge of Casa
Blanca, and only located ten miles south of Casa
Blanca. It is in a position to fish Espiritu Santo Bay,
one of the most productive saltwater fishing areas
for permit, tarpon, bonefish and more on the planet.
It is in a remote area and one of the best kept
secrets in all of fly-fishing. The lodge itself is very
luxurious for being so remote. There is a lot of open
space for ocean breeze to blow through as well as
hammocks on every corner. The rooms have
terracotta floors, spacious bathrooms, and natural
wood furnishings. !
There are large cabanas that sit under swooping
palm trees that are air conditioned and oceanfront
cabanas that use the cool ocean breeze. !
Although Playa Blanca is very disconnected from
the rest of the world, it still has wireless internet for
guest use as well as satellite telephones. !
This is truly a special place that very few anglers
ever even hear about. It is just about as relaxing as
you could possibly get. !
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Rates Change With Seasons. Please Contact Fish Hawk
39. New Zealand
In 1642, Dutch sailor Abel Tasman became the first
European to reach New Zealand. In 1947, New Zealand
finally gained its independence from Great Britain. There
are two main islands that make up New Zealand, the
North Island and the South Island. !
Deep within these two islands are free flowing rivers
packed full of large and gorgeous trout. Many deem fly-
fishing New Zealand as the king of all fly-fishing trips.
Casting dries to huge hogs in crystal clear water
surrounded by warm water vegetation and mountains
creates an unforgettable scenery. !
Here at The Fish Hawk, we know which lodges and
outfitters provide the highest quality experiences and
will work their tails off to put you on fish. For such an
important trip, you need professional help. !
Fly Fishing Film Tour - Very Bad Fly Fishing!
40. Owen River Lodge
Located on New Zealand’s South Island, the Owen
River Lodge in our opinion is the best fly-fishing
operation in the country. In order for the lodge to
appropriately accommodate its guests, they built six
cottage suites all featuring gorgeous views of the
Owen River and the mountains. The main lodge
features a lounge room, a dining room, fully stocked
bar, a lodge fly shop, sitting room and a fly tying
area. Also on the lodge grounds is a hot tub, spa,
and massage room for guests to totally unwind after
a long day of fishing. !
As far as fishing goes, New Zealand is known to be
the most fascinating fly-fishing experience for trout.
There are over thirty different trout streams that the
lodge targets, many of them only accessible by
helicopter. !
If you dream of sight casting to brown trout in
crystal, gin-clear water that average from 3-6
pounds, you will love this operation. The fact that
you are fly-fishing for big, wild trout on an island is
quite captivating. The guides that fish this area are
very knowledgeable and have been fishing the South
Island since they were little kids. !
Go encounter New Zealand, and you’ll never want to
return. !
Please Contact Fish Hawk For Rates!
41. Western U.S.
The western United States is considered God’s country.
Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado and Oregon has some
of the best fly-fishing for trout in the world, including
steelhead. The spring creeks, beautiful rivers, mountain
streams, and lakes hold buttery brown trout, gorgeous
cutthroat, and brightly colored rainbow trout. !
Some of the famous rivers out west include the Bighorn,
Gallatin, Missouri, Yellowstone, Deschutes, Columbia, and
the Madison river. Head over to Paradise Valley, south of
Livingston, to fish famous spring creeks such as the DePuy,
Nelson’s, and Armstrong. !
You can head out to Bozeman, Montana where there is a bar
and fly shop on every corner, a fly fisher’s Shangri-la. !
Some of our travel agents at The Fish Hawk have guided
throughout Montana and the mid-west. If you want to
experience trout rising to hoppers in the summer, or
steelhead hitting brightly colored flies in the fall, your trip
starts with us.
Hopper Madness Montana Fly Fishing
42. Five Rivers Lodge
Do you want an incredible Montana fly-fishing
experience? Five Rivers Lodge, located in Dillion,
Montana, is conveniently located from five of the
best trout rivers in the country: the Big Hole,
Beaverhead, Ruby, Jefferson, and Madison rivers.
The guides that work with Five Rivers Lodge know
these rivers very well, and it leaves guests with
fantastic fishing 365 days out of the year. The Lodge
looks over Beaverhead Rock, the famous place
where Louis and Clark stopped their boat voyage
and continued on foot to the Pacific Ocean. !
The Lodge itself features common rooms, dining
room, numerous sitting areas, fly shop, bar ands
hors d’oeuvre area, and incredible views of the
mountains. Guest rooms are spacious and all have
their own private bathrooms as well as sitting areas. !
Guests will have the pleasure of wade fishing,
floating or as fly-fishing from drift boats. They will be
able to fish for Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brook, and
Brown trout all in healthy numbers and size.
Beginners and experts are all accommodated at the
lodge, but all will leave with something they have
learned. !
If you’re looking for a trout fishing trip of a lifetime in
some of the most beautiful land on the planet, then it
starts with Five Rivers Lodge in God’s Country.
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7 night / 6 day fishing packages (double occupancy) $4,095.00 per person
43. Firehole Ranch
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Firehole Ranch is in the Forbes Top 10 Fly-Fishing
Lodges in the world. Many say that the fishing is
absolutely incredible; however, the food is even
better! Located just eighteen miles away from
Yellowstone National Park, Firehole Ranch was
named the Orvis 2013 Fly Fishing Lodge of the year.
It has served many guests and continues to be one of
the top fly fishing operations in the entire industry. !
The lodge hires expert fly-fishing guides to assist
you in catching tons of fish each and every day.
Anglers can fish legendary rivers such as the
Yellowstone, Gallatin, Madison, and more. !
Nestled on over 640 acres of Montana country, the
ranch features ten lakeside cabins (traditional,
deluxe, and private). The main lodge was originally
established in the 1860’s as Watkins Creek Ranch
and opened as a fly-fishing exclusive ranch in 1947. !
Guests absolutely love Firehole Ranch, and they
have had a handful of repeating clients returning
every single year for the past twenty-five years! If
you’ve forgotten some important gear, the ranch
features their own fly shop as well.
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7 night / 6 day fishing packages (double occupancy) starts at $6,100per person
44. Missoula River Lodge
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This is a luxury fly-fishing lodge located in Missoula,
Montana. They offer fly-fishing guiding services on
the Blackfoot River, Clark River, Bitterroot River, the
famous Missouri River, and Rock Creek. Anglers can
create custom tailored trips to fish and explore as
much water as possible during their stay. Guests will
target rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout as well as
be able to fish a stones throw away for trout at the
riverfront lodge. Other activities include horseback
rides, spa services, cooking classes, photography
classes, golfing, bison tours, and more. The lodge
focuses on local Missoula produce and healthy fresh
regional protein sources in a unique and natural
setting. Guests can stay at the Riverfront Lodge or
reside in the more exclusive lodging, Rhino Cove and
Trout Bluff. For more information regarding Missoula
River Ranch please contact us at The Fish Hawk.
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7 night / 6 day fishing packages (single occupancy) $3900 per person
45. Tom Smith’s Backcountry Angler
Located on the Beaverhead River in Dillion, Montana,
the Backcountry Angler is our favorite operation fly-
fishing operation in the Western United States.
Guests can find trout feeding just a stones throw
away from the lodge. The lodge itself was built by
Tom and Mary Smith with fly fishers in mind. It is a
Rocky Mountain style lodge that has some pretty
amazing features. The lodge will sleep up to 8-10
anglers and has four deluxe bedrooms. Each
bedroom has its own sitting area,satellite TV, air
conditioning, heating, kitchens, private baths and two
queen beds. The great room in the main lodge serves
as a gathering place for relaxation, a few beers, and
storytelling. Meals are prepared over a wood burning
stove that brings out the western fly fishing motif that
clearly states you are in the heart of fly fishing in the
Rockies. !
As far as fishing goes, Tom has been guiding anglers
for over twenty years in the area. He has a staff of
professional fly-fishing guides that will put you on
hundreds of trout on the Beaverhead River, the Big
Hole, Madison, and Ruby Rivers. All rivers produce
prolific hatches of caddis, mayflies, stoneflies,
midges, and terrestrials in the summertime. !
Escape the day to day life and engulf yourself in
God’s Country at Tom Smith’s Backcountry Angler. !
