• The luxurious Rio Azul motor yacht will take you to remote rivers with outstanding trout fishing.

• Fly fishing amidst "gin" clear waters, waterfalls & virgin temperate rain forests of the chilean fjords.

• Navigate along a calm and smooth inside passage where the Andes Mountains meet with the South Pacific Ocean.

• Truly a unique setting for one of the best angling experiences available in Chile today.

Apart from very large trout and salmon, during our journey, we will see penguins, sea lions, marine and inland birds, and one of the world's rarest sea mammals - the five-foot long black dolphin of Chile.

All this aboard a comfortable, safe and fully equipped 53 foot Hatteras motor yacht.

Detailed Sample itinerary

Saturday: Arrive to Santiago Chile`s capital. From the same terminal connect the next available flight South to Balmaceda (Coyhaique), this normally takes three hours total including a stopover in the city of Puerto Montt. Upon arrival in Balmaceda airport, you will be met by one of our representatives outside the only baggage claim exit door. After scenic two hour drive West to Puerto Chacabuco, a small village located at the Eastern end of the Aysen Fjord, you will overnight in a great hotel with beautiful views to the bay and excellent cuisine.

Sunday: After an early breakfast at the hotel,
one of our vehicles will pick you up around at 9:00 am for a short 5 minute drive to the dock where you will board the yacht and meet your host, guides and crew.The yacht departs right after boarding.

We go through maps showing the different rivers and fjords while we navigate towards our first fishing destination. The head guides helps you gear up and makes a selection of flies while he describes the different fishing situations you will encounter.

After lunch we approach our first river and get ready for your first session of great fishing. The captain throws the anchor and lowers the Zodiacs, a short 5 minutes ride will put you ashore. As you walk up the clear river with beautiful pools and runs, your heart beats with excitement, eager to begin your fishing adventure. There are no signs of anybody in miles, no tracks in the sand, truly a virgin river.

You select the fly and try few casts against the far bank in the perfect pool, suddenly you see a golden flash followed by solid strike, you have hooked your first fish in the fjords of Chile !

We return to the boat after a few hours of great fishing and are greeted by the chef with Pisco Sours (a typical Chilean drink) and hors d'oeuvres. Later you will be invited by the Head guide to join him for a delicious dinner while we hear fresh fishing stories and the next day's plans.

Monday-Friday: After an early breakfast the boat navigates through the fjord to the mouth of the river. Upon arrival, Zodiacs will take us quickly to shore. The guides are able to contact the boat by radio in case we need some assistance or to bring us the reel or camera we forgot on the boat. Once on the river, a short walk upstream to choose our first pool or run and we begin our fishing adventure. For the more adventuresome explorers a hike further up the valley is an attractive option.

The fish are usually powerful and big, the average size being around four pounds, which is very good for Rainbow or Brown Trout. Fish over ten pounds have been taken on every trip. Larger fish of 12, 15, 20 and a record Brown of over 25 pounds have been landed. Also, many large fish have broken off. If you want to catch the largest fish of your life on a wonderful setting, this is the place.

Apart from fishing, the surroundings are magnificent tall mountains covered with temperate rain forest almost to the snow line. The area we are fishing has no access by road and is one of the most scenic places in Chile. With absolutely virgin waters and forests, this is truly a unique setting.

In general a day’s fishing program flows as follows: After an early breakfast, the Zodiacs will take you and your guide to shore. We will fish until around 2:00pm, then we either go back to the boat for lunch and a "siesta" or, have a stream side lunch, so we can continue fishing until day's end. Then we will return to the yacht for a hot shower, cocktails, and a delicious dinner.

During the week we usually have 4-5 fjords to fish, each with one, two or more rivers flowing into them so in a week we will fish from 8 to 10 rivers. Some of the rivers are quite long, and you can walk upstream quite a distance. Others we fish only a couple of hundred yards from the mouth. We will move the boat as required by conditions and if the river is fishing well, we stay longer. Flexibility is the name of the game when you have the option of moving your " lodge".

Saturday: Departure
9:30 AM the boat will be dock in Puerto Chacabuco. Departure from the boat for a two hour drive to Balmaceda airport and connecting flights to Santiago and beyond.