Lodges,
Outfitters,
Travel,
and
Cost

DO IT YOURSELF
 Determine where to stay;
o Find good lodging or camp out
 Determine where to eat;
 Determine where to fish;
o Get access to good waters
 Get transportation to and from
fishing locations.
Best Public Lodging Options:
• El Reloj Hotel
• Hosteria Coyhaique
• Mincho’s Lodge

LODGE BASED OPERATOR
 Lodging and all meals provided at
their lodge;
 Transportation provided;
 Guides provided;
 Access to some waters.
Best Lodge-Based Operations
• Coyhaique River Lodge
• La Posada de los Farios
• Los Torreones Lodge
• Patagonia Drifters

INDEPENDENT OUTFITTER
 Lodging and all meals provided
at the best public lodges or hosterias in
the areas that you fish;
 Transportation provided;
 Guides provided;
 Access to all waters.
Best Independent Outfitters
• David Frederick
• Julio Meier
• Skip Mullen
• Alex Prior

RECOMMENDATION
Southern Exposure
Outfitters
www.flyfishingcoyhaique.com
Alex Prior
Owner

Southern Exposure
Outfitters
A guide and outfitter in Coyhaique for over 20 years,
Alex Prior knows all of the waters in Region XI, and has
better access to them than any other outfitter in the area.
Alex…
 Takes full responsibility for your trip:
All ground transport from and to airport; licenses, lodging and
meals at the best inns, lodges, and hosterias in the Region, guided
fishing; drift boats; lake boats; riverside lunches;
 Provides the ‘Total Chilean Experience’:
Fishing, culture, history, geography, geology, fauna, flora, Chilean
cuisine, language, etc. (with a great sense of humor!)
 Provides ‘a la carte’ fishing:
Based on your preferences and abilities;
 Has a great team:
Experienced, English speaking guides.

www.flyfishingcoyhaique.com
Guide - JAVIER Guide - IVAN
Guide – PEDRO Guide - DIEGO
Owner – ALEX PRIOR

When to Go
The fishing season in Chile’s REGION
XI is from October to May.
October - November – December
– Spring time in Chile - variable weather, but
can get cold; spring rains; plenty of wind and
some rain;
– Good time for rainbows as they are on the
move; spring creeks and most of the large
glacial rivers are low and fish well;

When to Go
 January - February
– Mid-summer in Chile - very temperate (60-80
degrees) but can be hot (up to 90+ degrees);
– Best weather and best general hatches; all
waters are productive – rivers and lakes.
 March – April
– Late summer/fall in Chile - temperate but
cooling off; plenty of wind; leaves turning
color as winter approaches;
– Browns start to migrate; big fish time; fish
the lakes and outlets.

Spring Fishing Specials
(October thru December)
Spring in Chilean Patagonia (Oct – Dec) offers some
of the finest fishing of the year. Glacial waters are
low and clear; rainbows are moving from the lakes to
the rivers; browns have not seen a fly for five
months!
For the 2009 season, Southern Exposure is offering
THREE SPECIAL FISHING TRIP PACKAGES for you!
(These trips can be combined into one – you tell us what you want,
we will package it for you!)
#1 - Coyhaique Area Trip
#2 – Cerro Castillo Area Trip
#3 – Rio Baker and Rio Cochrane Trip

Spring Fishing Special #1
(October thru December)
Coyhaique Area Trip
USD $ 210 per day *
Early season offers some of the very best fishing of the year. It is
spring in Chile - glaciers are not yet melting, making it a great time to
fish glacial fed rivers (such as Rio Blanco and Rio Paloma) as they
run low and clear. Spring creeks are also at their best, with optimum
water flows and fish that haven't seen an imitation in months.
This package includes all ground transportation, guided fishing,
lodging and meals at Hosteria Coyhaique - a traditional and
comfortable hotel in a great location. (You can upgrade to Mincho's
Lodge for a small additional fee.}
* Based on Double Occupancy.
* Does Not Include: Airfare, Gratuities, and Personal Expenses.

Spring Fishing Special #2
(October thru December)
Cerro Castillo Area Trip
USD $ 220 per day *
If you enjoy catching BIG TROUT on dry flies, then this is for
you. We will fish Lago Tamango with big flies for trout in the 18” to
24” range. If you would like to try for even bigger fish on dry flies,
we can fish in our exclusive ’Lago X’, where you can catch even
larger fish – up to 20 inches and 10 pounds!!
This package includes all ground transportation, guided fishing,
lodging and meals at Lago Tamango Cabins.
* Based on Double Occupancy.
* Does Not Include: Airfare, Gratuities, and Personal Expenses.

Spring Fishing Special #3
(October thru December)
Rio Baker and Rio Cochrane Trip
USD $ 250 per day *
October and November are by far the best months to fish
the Cochrane and Baker rivers, as you will find them low and clear.
Rainbows are coming from the lakes to the rivers to spawn. There
are huge evening caddis hatches that occur only in the early season.
This package includes all ground transportation, guided fishing,
lodging and meals at Baker River Cabins.
* Based on Double Occupancy.
* Does Not Include: Airfare, Gratuities, and Personal Expenses.

HIGH SEASON TRIPS
(January thru early May)
Summer/Fall Trips
USD $ 420 per night * (if lodging at Hosteria Coyhaique)
or
USD $ 520 per night * (if lodging at Mincho’s Lodge)
(10% discount on either option, if deposit is received prior to July 31)
Enjoy the best fly fishing, meals, and accommodations available in
Chilean Patagonia! Fish the waters shown above, plus many, many
more rivers and lakes in Region XI. Southern Exposure handles all
ground transportation, lodging, experienced Chilean guides, rafts,
boats, riverside lunches, and licenses.
* Based on Double Occupancy.
• Does Not Include: Airfare, Gratuities, and Personal Expenses.
•
(Non-fisherman rates available)

Air Travel to Coyhaique
 U. S. to Santiago (SCL)
– DELTA - from Atlanta
– AMERICAN - from Dallas or Miami
– LAN - from Los Angeles
 Santiago to Coyhaique / Balmaceda (BBA)
– LAN (Airbus 300’s)
– SKY AIRWAYS (Boeing 737’s)

Side Trips
and
Non-Fishing
Activities

Optional ‘Day Trips’ When in
Coyhaique
 Tour Parque Queulat - Nature Preserve;
 Tour the Marble Caves;
 Tour the Early Indian Cliff Painting sites;
 Tour Fjords - Port of Chacabuco;
 Historical Tour of Coyhaique - Shops and
Museums;
 Day Tour and dine at a Working Estancia;
 Geological Tour of the area;
 Tour Puyuhuapi - Wool Weaving center.

Parque Queulat

Parque Queulat – the Hanging Glacier

Marble Caves at Lago General Carrera

Rain Forest Trekking
Marble Caves
Indian Petro glyphs
Fjord Cruise
Museums and Shopping
Ranch Visit
Puyuhuapi (Weaving Tour)

Fjord and Puerto Chacabuco - NW of Coyhaique

Indian Cliff Paintings and Interpretive Center

Working Estancia – Southeast of Coyhaique

San Rafael Glacier
Termas de Puyuhaupi Spa
Santiago
Wineries
Historical and Museum Tour
Vina del Mar
Valparaiso
Shopping
Pablo Neruda
Andes Ski area
Easter Island

Puyuhuapi Weavers

Optional
‘Multi – Day’
Side Trips

Wine Country Tours
Santiago Area – Region V
http://www.chile-tours.com/santiago.htm

Termas de Puyuhuapi Lodge and Spa
Coyhaique Area – Region XI
http://www.ladatco.com/PAT-PUYU.HTM

Torres del Paine National Park
Punta Arenas Area – Region XII
http://www.torresdelpaine.com/ingles/index.asp

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 Fishing
For Further Information:
Dean Pierose
(208) 345-9185
(208) 867-5226
dpierose @ gmail.com