The Lodge @ Rivadavia

Small Stream · Named for Caridad's original site

A small wade-fishing stream carrying the same name Caridad was long known by ("The Lodge @ Tecka").

Rainbow and brown trout

River · Closer to Caridad

Runs over sixty miles before crossing into Chile, where it becomes the legendary Palena. Lower stretches near Corcovado town, in the same corridor as Tecka.

Mammoth brown trout, vibrant rainbows

Spring Creek · 30 min east of Esquel

One of the world's best spring creeks — crystal-clear, shallow, technical sight-fishing. Open January 1 through May 1 only.

Trout to 16–22+ inches

Small Spring-Fed Stream · Central Patagonia region

A petite, lake-fed stream with the elegant demeanor of a spring creek — a private angling haven with the Andes on the horizon.

Rainbows to 18+ inches

Lake · Named for Rivadavia's original site

Shares its name with Rivadavia's former public name ("The Lodge @ Cholila"). Shore, wade, and boat fishing.

Multiple trout species

River · Closer to Rivadavia

Flows from Lago Cholila through the historic Cholila Valley — once Butch Cassidy's territory — into Lago Rivadavia, becoming the source of the Rivadavia River. Described by the source partner lodge as among the clearest water they fish. Best floated November–January. Not confirmed to be fished by The Lodge @ Carrileufu, a separate partner property on the same lake — same word, different thing.

Early-season landlocked Atlantic salmon, hard-fighting browns and rainbows

River · Central Patagonia — also fished by Trevelin

Flows from Lago Rivadavia to Lago Verde. Not to be confused with The Lodge @ Rivadavia — same word, different thing.

Rainbow, brown, and brook trout, landlocked salmon — 18+ inch average

River · Los Alerces area — fished by both Futaleufu and Trevelin

Originates at Lago Futalaufquen in Parque Nacional Los Alerces. Trout run large here.

Trout averaging 16–20 inches

River · Los Alerces area, near Futaleufu

Weaves from the heart of Los Alerces National Park and Esquel, joining the Rio Corintos on its course to the Rio Grande.

River · Los Alerces area — fished by both Futaleufu and Trevelin

Meanders roughly 30 miles before merging with the Rio Grande — alternating between freestone and spring-creek character.

Trout to 18 inches

River · Los Alerces area — fished by both Futaleufu and Trevelin

Connects Lago Verde and Lago Futalaufquen along a four-mile run, named for the orange-barked arrayán trees on its banks. Best in early season (November–January).

Rainbow and brown trout

River · Los Alerces area, near Futaleufu

The largest river in Parque Nacional Los Alerces — remote and float-only, reached by traversing two lakes. Untouched by the usual fishing pressure.

Small Lakes · Los Alerces area — fished by both Futaleufu and Trevelin

Hidden gems in the Los Alerces lake system, backed by ten-thousand-foot peaks — sizable fish eager to rise to large dry flies.

Lake · Los Alerces area — fished by both Futaleufu and Trevelin

The lake at the heart of Parque Nacional Los Alerces, and the source of the Rio Grande and Rio Arrayanes. Boat or shore fishing.

Rainbow and brown trout