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Fly Fishing in Esquel, Patagonia Argentina

Experience the beauty of Fly Fishing in Patagonia with Rumbo Sur.

Since  2001 we always taken pride in doing what is right for our customers and every trip is customized according to the anglers’ needs and desires.

The Esquel area in Patagonia Argentina is one of the most incredible fishing areas in the world, well differentiated because it combines wild diversity and quality of trout.

Fly fishing is the prefered method in this area. Experienced head guide Javier Diez maximizes the potential of the diverse waters in the area and provides an enjoyable experience for the angler.
Located 2000 kilometers (about 1200 miles) southwest of Buenos Aires, Esquel is situated in the northwest corner of the Chubut province, 650 meters above sea level.

Near the Chilean border and framed by the Los Andes Mountain Range, the Esquel area is one of the most beautiful places in the world. A great deal of the surrounding landscape is  protected by Los Alerces National Park, conserving the rare flora and fauna.

Lakes and rivers in the park hold a variety of fighting fish, including Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout, Landlocked Salmon, and Perch. Esquel is a fisherman´s paradise. 

Species


- Rainbow Trout  (Onchorinchus Mikiss)

- Brown Trout  (Salomo Fario)

- Brook Trout  (Salvelinus Fontinalis)

- Landlocked Salmon (Salmo Salar  Sebago)

Non-Fisherman


For the non-fishermen, or if you need a break, there are other recreational and cultural activities abound:
  • Taste the local Welsh Tea "Te Galés" and one of the area teahouses in nearby Travelin.
  • Hike or horseback ride in the Esquel area or Alerces National Park.
  • Take a trip in the worldwide known "La Tochita", the Patagonia Express Train.
  • Rafting excursions
  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Shopping
  • Taste regional chocolates and wine

Reservations:


Send an e-mail requesting the type of fishing program that interests you most, and we can arrange the best trip possible depending on the climate conditions and water levels.  Please specify the dates you intend to fish and we will inform you of the availability. Lodging can be arranged. Deposit required.
Thank you and good fishing.
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Lodging


If you need lodging, please send an e-mail and we will let you know what the
options are.

Food & Beverage

In your fishing day we provide your food & beverages.
Lunch includes a nice combination of meats, cheeses, vegetables, wine, and
dessert making this an experience that you’ll be looking forward to daily.
Everything is homemade and prepared by Susana ( Javier's wife ) with the same
love and professionalism as the rest of our service.

Season:


The fly fishing season opens in November and continues through the end of April.
The best months are December and January because the trout feed aggressively
and the climate is best, though any month you will enjoy an unforgettable day of
fishing.
No matter how long you want to stay with us, we will customize your preferences in
order to help you best enjoy your days in Patagonia.
 
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Javier Diez

Javier Diez

Guía Profesional de Pesca Deportiva
- Provincia del Chubut: Leg. N* D-2
- Parque Nacional "Los Alerces": Registro N° 00013279/17

Javier is born and raised in Esquel. Fishing practically since it has reason and as a good lover of nature, has a great knowledge of the native flora, insects, fish, birds and climate of the area.
He was received by Tecnico Mecanico at the Universidad Tecnologica Nacional in 2001, which, together with his keen ingenuity, allows him to face the challenges he may encounter.

It is a Professional Fly Fishing Guide of the province of Chubut, authorized since 2003. (Enablement No. D-2) and provider of Tourist Services in the National Park "Los Alerces" since 2007, according to the Disposition N °: 31/07 PNLA.
As he is perfected in what he does is one of his priorities, he has taken different courses to achieve correct answers to each situation: