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Tipiliuke Lodge

$800/day p/angler

Set on a 50,000-acre working cattle ranch in Neuquén province, Tipiliuke Lodge offers exclusive walk-and-wade access to nine miles of the legendary Chimehuín River, plus a stretch of the spring-creek-like Quilquihue. Just minutes from San Martín de los Andes, the estancia delivers classic Patagonian dry-fly fishing for wild brown and rainbow trout amid gin-clear waters, willow-lined banks, and volcanic rock pools. Beyond the river, guests unwind with regional cuisine, horseback rides, and warm estancia hospitality — a refined base for anglers and non-anglers alike in the heart of northern Patagonia.

Precio: $800

Duración: up to 7 days

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Tipiliuke sits at the heart of an active cattle estancia in Neuquén province, a short transfer from the San Martín de los Andes airport. The lodge offers a handful of comfortable rooms, a fireplace-warmed dining room, and a relaxed lounge and bar — the kind of understated, family-run elegance that’s made it a fixture among Patagonia’s top fishing addresses for over two decades.

Fishing runs from November through April, with the Chimehuín and Quilquihue rivers offering everything from technical spring-creek glides to freestone runs and undercut banks. Early season (Nov–Dec) brings higher flows and less-pressured fish; December through February is prime dry-fly season, with steady mayfly hatches; and the fall months see big browns staging for their spawning run. Beats are close to the lodge, so little time is lost getting to the water, and float options are available for those who want to cover more ground.

Non-anglers are well looked after too, with horseback riding, hiking, and asado lunches out on the estancia rounding out the stay.

A stay at Tipiliuke is built around flexibility: rather than a fixed daily route, your guides read the river each morning — water levels, weather, hatch activity, and time of season — and choose the beat that gives you the best shot at fish that day.

Day 1 — Arrival & First Water
Arrive via San Martín de los Andes, a short transfer to the lodge. Depending on arrival time, an afternoon session on a nearby Chimehuín beat to get a feel for the river and settle in.

Days 2–6 — Fishing the Estancia
Each day opens with a look at conditions before deciding where to fish:

  • Clear, low water and steady hatches → technical dry-fly work on the Chimehuín's glides and pools, or the intimate spring-creek water of the Quilquihue.
  • Higher or discolored flows, typical of early season → faster runs, undercut banks, and streamer water where fish hold tight to structure.
  • Warm, bright afternoons with strong hatch windows → timing the day around the rise, fishing slower through mid-day and pushing hard in the evening.
  • A change of pace → a float day, covering new water and reaching pools inaccessible on foot.

Rotating beats this way also rests water that's been fished hard, keeping every outing fresh. Afternoons and evenings return to the lodge for asado lunches, a dip by the river, or a ride out into the estancia for non-fishing days.

Final Day — Departure
A final morning session where conditions allow, followed by transfer back to San Martín de los Andes for onward travel.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Preguntas Frecuentes

No tengo equipo de pesca. ¿Lo proporcionan ustedes?

No se preocupe, le proporcionamos todo lo que necesita. Todo el equipo está incluido y adaptado a las aguas en las que va a pescar, incluyendo cañas, carretes, sedales y moscas.

En absoluto. A nuestros guías les encanta introducir a los principiantes en este fascinante deporte y harán todo lo posible para ayudarle a pescar su primera trucha en su primera experiencia de pesca con mosca. Por otra parte, la mayoría de las aguas en las que pescamos también son aptas para el equipo de spinning convencional.

Por supuesto. Estaremos encantados de adaptar las comidas a sus necesidades dietéticas. Solo tiene que informarnos con antelación de cualquier preferencia o restricción, y nos aseguraremos de que disfrute de la comida tanto como del paisaje y la pesca.

Proporcionamos todo el equipo de pesca, comida y bebidas. Debe traer:

  • Gafas de sol (imprescindibles tanto por seguridad como por comodidad durante la pesca)
  • Una prenda abrigada, ya que el clima en la Patagonia puede cambiar rápidamente.
  • Un sombrero y protector solar para protegerse del sol.

¡Por supuesto! Pueden relajarse y disfrutar del impresionante paisaje y la deliciosa comida. Y quién sabe, después de un día rodeados de la belleza de la Patagonia, tal vez incluso se animen a probar la pesca.