For those intrepid anglers who are in pursuit of some of the finest sea run brown trout fishing in Argentina, two words should come to mind: Rio Gallegos. And if you are seriously considering a sea trout fishing trip to Argentina in this region, you should plan your arrival between mid November 15th and April 15th, with December and January offering the warmest weather.

Catch and release fishing in Argentina:

The Rio Gallegos River is the southernmost river on the mainland in Southern Patagonia, and home to Bella Vista Lodge, one of the best trout fishing lodges in Argentina. Bella Vista sits between to large sheep farming operations that encompass over six hundred and fifty thousand acres, which is larger than most English counties!

While fishing in Rio Gallegos, one will see many other interesting sights and wildlife. Birds such as condors, flightless steamer ducks, flamingos, swans, and even a few falcons soar over the Vallesy, offering a beautiful scene that will not be soon forgotten.

Ward Lay's Estancia Alicura is made up of 240,000 private acres, with miles and miles of those acres existing as waterfront property on three of the best fly fishing rivers in Argentina: The Limay, The Calefu, and the Collon Cura.

Not only is the rainbow trout fishing in Argentina spectacular, but Alicura's riverfront accommodations are second to none with respect to luxury, comfort, and fine dining.

These wide rivers offer trout fishing for every fly fisherman, from the most accomplished, to the novice. Estancia Alicura provides all fly fishing tackle, and waders for guest who choose not to bring their own, as well as a full service fly shop, right on the premises-and the merchandise is not only limited to flies: there are vintage Argentine wines, local clothing and collectibles, and Cuban cigars available for purchase.

Sea run trout fishing on the Rio Grande

Villa Maria is located right on the banks of the Rio Grande River in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina.

Those planning a fly fishing in Argentina at Villa Maria should plan on flying into Buenos Aires International (EZE) and overnight there, grabbing some much needed rest and recuperation before traveling south for the Argentina brown trout fishing. After having spent a day touring this wonderful city, anglers will board a commercial airliner for the three hour flight from Buenos Aires to the national airport in Rio Grande. Upon arrival you will be met by our staff.

Our staff will transfer you from the airport in Rio Grande to the lodge, a short trip of only 20 minutes, where you will be warmly welcomed by the entire Villa Maria staff upon arrival, with a cocktail, or another beverage of your choice.

Established in 1997, Toon Ken is a newly designed lodge that has been relocated on a high bluff overlooking the river.
This luxurious Argentine fishing lodge offers the discriminating angler the best of the best when it comes to catching trout on the fly. Toon Ken is located near some of the most productive pools on the upper river, and is simply one of our favorite lodges due to the fact that our guests' fishing expectations are seldom ever met—they are blown away!

Toon Ken's guest will experience full on hunting for BIG sea trout in the many pools here on the Rio Grande where men are men, but it is not the sheep here that are nervous—only the 20 pound browns.

Sea trout take the fly savagely and fight with bullish, sizzling runs. When they are fresh from the sea, their takes are arm wrenching and their fights heart-stopping. As in Atlantic-salmon fishing, it's a mystery why these fish take the fly: They do not feed on their spawning run. The browns enter the rivers during spring runoff in September.

Nothing soothes tired muscles better after a day of trout fishing in Argentina than a relaxing soak in the Jacuzzi, or a dry sauna—followed by cocktails, or a fine malbec, cabernet, or merlot from on of Argentina's famous vineyards in Mendoza. Fishing at Toon Ken does not even come close to roughing it, so be prepared for succulent appetizers, fine dining, and excellent service from the Toon Ken's talented and motivated staff. Guests will enjoy unrivaled comfort, fine accommodations, and magnificent dining.

Exclusivity and privacy are the order of the day at Toon Ken. The lodge accommodates only six rods per week; therefore this lodge is ideal for a small group of friends, family, or a high-level corporate meeting. How long does it take to get to the fishing waters? Not long! The fish are so close, one need only take a short stroll, or a few minutes in a car in order to cast at the sea run browns that they saw, through the lodge's windows, rolling the water the night before.