The Lower Manso is located about 40 miles from Bariloche. Part of the trip follows gravel roads, making the drive roughly an hour and a half. We typically meet at 7:00–8:00 AM at a designated point in Bariloche before heading to Steffen Lake where we start our float down the river.

Once the boat and gear are ready, we fish from about 9:00–10:00 AM until 1:00 PM, when we break for a well-earned riverside meal. After lunch, we return to the water and fish until around 4:00–5:00 PM. From there, we head back to your accommodation or the agreed meeting point.

The section of tte Lower Manso that we fish begins at Steffen Lake and winds its way for about seven miles before meeting the Villegas River. The scenery along this stretch is nothing short of spectacular: the river flows through pristine Andean forest, its waters shimmering in striking shades of green and blue.

This section offers excellent fishing opportunities, including right at its mouth on Steffen Lake. On good days, landing catches in the double digits is entirely possible. Like other rivers in the basin, the Lower Manso also provides the rare opportunity to achieve a Patagonian Grand Slam—catching brook, rainbow, and brown trout all in the same day. The river change from Villegas on but fishing is less productive in this sections, anyway we could provide trips down there.

In midsummer, the river comes alive with the famous Dragonfly Hatch. This is the prime time to cast large, foamy terrestrials like Fat Alberts, Chernobyl Ants, or realistic dragonfly imitations. Throughout the season, we adapt our gear and techniques to ensure the best experience on the water.