IDAHO 12,325 kms

Coyhaique Information
 Coyhaique is located on the 45th Parallel
South:
 1,025 mi. South of Santiago
 383 mi. South of Puerto Montt
 214 mi. North of Cochrane
 406 mi. North of Punta Arenas
 1,392 mi. Southwest of Buenos Aires
 Local Time – Eastern Standard Time;
 Weather – Very similar to Portland, Oregon
located on the 45th Parallel North (but 6 months later!)

Coyhaique Information
Elevation – 900 ft;
Population – 55,000;
 Airport – Coyhaique/Balmaceda (BBA);
– 35 miles south of Coyhaique;
Health Care – Coyhaique Regional Hospital;
Restaurants - A Few Very Good Ones;
Shopping - Many retail shops and markets;
Internet Access - Yes.
Coyhaique is a Very Safe and Clean City.

Trout in Patagonia
First trout were introduced in 1904;
Brook trout, lake trout, landlocked salmon
Roe came from United States
Serious plantings were made in 1905;
Browns and Rainbows
Roe came from Germany
Many farmed salmon entered the river
systems during floods in 1994 - 5;
Experimental steelhead programs are
now underway in some areas.

Very few trout have been
planted in Chile since 1933
over
75 Years Ago!

Each day, talk to your outfitter about
your fishing preferences……..
 Quantity or Quality (Numbers of fish or Size
of fish – or Both)
 Lakes and Lagunas, or Moving Waters?
 Streams, Rivers, or Spring Creeks?
 Walk, wade, or drift?
 Dry flies, Nymphs, or Streamers?
You will be given options, based on
weather and fishing conditions…
Pick One!

Some Optional Rivers
Rios……
Simpson Nireguao
Manihaules Norte
Aisen Schein
Huemules Paloma
Blanco Emperador Guillermo
Coyhaique Mogote
Riesco Norte
…and many more.
PLUS – many lake outflows and
connectors.

Rio Manihuales

Rio Huemules

Rio Nireguao

Rio Baker

Upper Rio Simpson

Middle Rio Simpson - Canyon

Lower Rio Simpson

Rio Coyhaique

Rio Emperador Guillermo

Rio Mogote

Upper Rio Riesco

Lower Rio Riesco

Outlet - Lago Elizalde

Rio Blanco

Rio Schein

Rio Cisnes

Rio Aisen

Rio Cochrane

Some Optional Lakes
Lagos……
Atravesado Tamango
Pollux Tamangito
Castor Ardillas
Frio Alto
Paloma Bertrand
Azul Misterioso
Elizalde Los Juncos
and many more……
PLUS - many ‘no name’ Lagunas

Lago Ardillas

Lago Atravesado

Lago Azul

Dos Lagunas

Lago Chico

Lago Los Juncos

Lago Misterioso

Lago Elizalde

Lago Paloma

Lago Alto

Lago Frio

Lago Tamango – Cerro Castillo

Discuss with your guide….….
 Clothing:
• Layered clothing; Be ready for anything –
especially wind and perhaps rain;
• Breathable waders or wet wading are both
options, depending on weather.
(weather can vary 30 - 40 degrees in the same day)
 Rods:
• 6wt. rods work for everything; 4wt. is fine
for some smaller waters;
(You may want to take two rods on any given day –
different weights, or same weight but rigged
differently.)

 Lines:
• Have floating and fast sink-tip lines for
all rods;
 Leaders:
• 7 and 9 ft – 2X, 3X and 4X;
 Tippet:
• Fresh 3X, 4X, and 5X;
(Ensure that you bring plenty of leaders, tippet
and floatant with you. While they are available
locally, they are VERY expensive.)

Flies

 Dry Fly Attractors – Stimulators, Sallys, Turks,
Fat Alberts, Hoppers, Chernobyl Ants (Black & Anything –
Sandwiches w / legs)
 Other Dry Flies - Parachute Adams, Mayflies,
Caddis, Madam X, Midges, PMDs, Emergers, etc.
 Nymphs – Prince, Pheasant tail, Copper Johns,
Stone Flies, etc.
 Streamers – Wooly Buggers – Black, Olive, Brown,
White (with and without beads), Bunnys, Zonkers, etc.
• In general, the fish at not too picky.
• Big is good! Rubber legs are good.
• Idaho/Montana patterns work well.

Common Fly Patterns of Patagonia

Other Naturals
DAMSEL
PANCORA

Trout Chow

Cantarilla (Chilean Beetle)

FISHING
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(NOT a Sandwich, Apple, and Cookie)!)

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End of the fishing day………
Social Hour(s);
Fishing Stories;
Trade Lies with Others;
Plan for Tomorrow’s Fishing;
Great Dinner;
Much Needed Sleep.

Stress Management!

Optional
Fishing Stop
Region X

Tres Rios Lodge
www.tresrioslodge.com

Tres Rios Lodge – Guest Cabin

John Joy - Owner
John Lucas, Jeremy, Teresa, and Michele

Tres Rios Lodge
Optional Activities
 Fabulous Fly Fishing – wading or drifting;
 Helicopter Fishing Adventures to remote
waters;
 Hiking, kayaking, camping, windsurfing;
 Whitewater rafting;
 Mountain Climbing - two volcanoes on foot or
by horse;
 Extensive handicraft fair in Puerto Montt;
 Boutiques in Puerto Varas;
 Scenic trip thru Andes to Bariloche,
Argentina.

Personal
Information

 For almost 60 years, I have been a serious fly
fishing devotee, with considerable experience fishing
waters in the western United States.
 Through our many trips to Chile, my friends, family,
and I have become enchanted with Chilean Patagonia and
have made many friends there. We are currently
undertaking the task of building a vacation home in
Coyhaique, Chile.
All questions, suggestions, and comments are welcomed
and appreciated.
Dean
Pierose

Also See: - Fly Fishing Chilean Patagonia – The Country
- Fly Fishing Chilean Patagonia – The Trip
For Further Information:
Dean Pierose
(208) 345-9185
(208) 867-5226
dpierose @ gmail.com