Full Days Manso River

$580/ Boat For 1 Angler / 600 For 2 Anglers

Located in the southwestern sector of Nahuel Huapi National Park, the Manso River Basin is one of the most varied and spectacular fly-fishing environments in Patagonia. It combines crystal-clear river stretches with a series of glacial lakes surrounded by Andean forest, all connected within a single watershed. This diversity of environments —different river sections, lagoons, and lakes — allows us to tailor each outing to the season, weather conditions, and how the trout are behaving, always maximizing your chances for a great day on the water.

Price: $580

Duration: 9 to 10 Hours - Full Day

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Lower Manso River — Begins at Lake Steffen, after a one-hour drive from Bariloche, and flows for about seven miles until it meets the Villegas River where the take out is, near the Chilean border, forming the southern boundary of the National Park. This is a float-fishing stretch of exceptional beauty, with waters in striking shades of green and blue running through pristine Andean forest. It offers excellent fishing, especially with dry flies like mayfly and caddis, and the famous dragonfly hatch. This section is definitely a trip of a lifetime.

Middle Manso River — Begins on the southwestern shore of Lake Mascardi and flows into Lake Moscos, whose outflow is renowned for outstanding dry-fly fishing in summer. It then continues to La Medialuna Lagoon, a small, reed-fringed spot with a magical sense of seclusion, before completing the float to the exit point through pools, runs, riffles, and picture-perfect bends. Here, the chances of landing a grand slam are always present, with great sizes across all three trout species — brown, rainbow, and brook. A highly recommended fishing beat, with sectors of fast water, river mouths and outlets, and shallow reed banks where great experiences happen.

Lakes Fonck and Roca — Two medium-sized glacial lakes with limited access, which helps preserve the quality of the fishery. Rainbow and brook trout predominate, with good-sized brown trout occasionally showing up. Lake Fonck is divided into Fonck Chico (surrounded by dense reeds, fishable only by boat) and Fonck Grande (with varied structure and inflow from the Calote and Frío streams).
Lake Roca, bordered by coihue forest, is fed by three streams — Expedicionarios, Linco, and Felipe — creating highly productive structure. Depending on the season and conditions, we prioritize one or the other. The beauty of the Fonck lake with the view to the Tronador mont makes this place one where you would like to stay more than a day, this is why could recommend a one night camp.

Hess Lake & Channels — A small but highly productive lake, with reed-lined shores creating ideal habitat for dry-fly fishing. It offers spectacular views of Mount Tronador, with its permanent glaciers, along with a network of channels combining stunning scenery with excellent dry-fly and nymph fishing.
We convine the lower and middle manso and this amazing lakes for a multi-day camp staying at the mouth of the middle Manso.

What’s included:
• Round-trip transfers between Bariloche and the river.
• Fishing gear (rods, flies, and wading gear if needed).
• A traditional Argentine lunch featuring steak and the best Malbec wine.
• Refreshments (water, soft drinks, and beer).
• 1 bilingual guide per boat for 2 passengers.
• Private access to the river.

What’s not Included:
• Fishing license: USD 30 (daily), USD 90 (weekly), USD 180 (Full season)
• Gratuities

All of these destinations lie roughly 35–40 miles from Bariloche, with part of the drive on gravel roads, making the trip about an hour and a half. We typically meet between 7:00 and 8:00 AM at a designated point in Bariloche before heading to the river or lake best suited to that day’s conditions.

Once the boat and gear are ready, we fish from about 9:00–10:00 AM until 1:00 PM, when we pause for a riverside lunch. Afterward, we return to the water and continue fishing until around 4:00–5:00 PM, before heading back to your accommodation or the agreed meeting point.

All meals and refreshments for a comfortable trip are included. Unless you request otherwise, we offer beer, coke, and water for beverages, plus snacks throughout the day. For lunch, we stop and set up a nice table: while you enjoy some sides, we grill Argentine steak, served with a fine Malbec. Before we hit the water again, we finish with dessert.