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From there, it continues downstream through four additional reservoirs before eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Landscape and Characteristics<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Upper Limay lies at the transition between forest and steppe, creating a striking and diverse landscape. The name <em>Limay<\/em> means <em>\u201cclear water\u201d<\/em> in the language of the region\u2019s original inhabitants, an apt description for its crystalline flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a large river, carrying anywhere between <strong>2,000 and 10,000 cubic feet per second<\/strong>, depending on the season. Despite its size, the Limay maintains a relatively gentle gradient. Along its course, it splits into multiple channels, forming islands, riffles, long runs, and broad pools typical of a river of this scale. The banks alternate between lush vegetation and dramatic sand cliffs, offering abundant holding water for trout. With its remarkable clarity, anglers often witness trout moving through the water to intercept their fly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Map of the Upper Limay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you\u2019ll find a map highlighting the most renowned pools and runs along the Upper Limay. Feel free to explore and ask questions\u2014we love to share the stories of our river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1tL4CGYt64RmdreG_Rz9u_bsX_GQpkIo&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fly Fishing on the Upper Limay<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Upper Limay is a fly fisher\u2019s playground, accommodating the full range of techniques\u2014<strong>streamers, dry flies, nymphs, attractors<\/strong>\u2014whether the goal is to fool selective trout or pursue a trophy brown that might rise only twice in a day. Both single- and two-handed rods find their place here, as do modern European nymphing methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Early Season (November \u2013 mid-December)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As the season opens, the river flows at its peak\u2014<strong>8,000 to 10,000 cubic feet per second<\/strong>\u2014with water coursing through nearly all of its branches. Trout are fresh from spawning and hungry, making this an exciting time to fish. Streamers along the banks often draw aggressive strikes from large rainbows and browns, while smaller side channels provide excellent conditions for delicate presentations with nymphs and dries. Euro-nymphing can be especially effective in these situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Midsummer (December \u2013 January)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By this stage, flows drop to around <strong>4,000\u20136,000 cubic feet per second<\/strong>, revealing and accentuating the river\u2019s structure. Pools and runs become more defined, and nearly every technique is productive. Large attractor dries, often paired with nymphs on a dropper, deliver steady action, while persistent streamer fishing continues to hold the promise of a trophy brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Late Season and Spawning (March \u2013 May)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In late March, as the season draws to a close, the <strong>brown trout spawning migration<\/strong> begins\u2014joined by rainbows later in the run. These legendary fish are what put the Limay on the map: <strong>big, incredibly beautiful but also wary, and notoriously difficult to catch<\/strong>. Success requires patience, skill, and determination, but the reward can be extraordinary, with trout reaching well over 10 pounds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the most iconic rivers in Northern Patagonia for fly fishing. 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