Aysén, Chilean Patagonia
Coyhaique River Lodge
Wild brown and rainbow trout on a different river, spring creek, or lake nearly every day, from a boutique lodge on the bank of the Coyhaique River.
Wild brown & rainbow trout
Season December–March
Up to 10 anglers a week
Coyhaique, Aysén, Chile
Coyhaique River Lodge in Chilean Patagonia
Coyhaique River Lodge is a boutique fly-fishing lodge on the bank of the Coyhaique River, on 40 acres about 5 miles from the city of Coyhaique in Chile’s Aysén region. Brothers Gastón and Claudio Urrejola have guided the rivers, lakes, and lagoons of Aysén for more than twenty years. Their guides rotate anglers through the Simpson, Ñirehuao, Paloma, Manihuales, and other systems, one bilingual guide for every one or two anglers. Angler Adventures books Coyhaique River Lodge and helps plan the travel.
Coyhaique River Lodge sits in the heart of Chilean Patagonia, just outside Coyhaique in the Aysén region. For anglers who want variety from one comfortable base, the program is hard to beat: classic freestone rivers, spring creeks, and stillwaters, with enough water around Coyhaique to fish somewhere different nearly every day of the week.
The lodge runs a guide-first operation led by owners who know this water well. Each evening the team reviews conditions and plans the next day, so the fishing matches the weather, the flows, and what you want from the trip. That nightly planning is a big part of why the program fishes so consistently for traveling anglers.
The story starts in the early 2000s, when the Urrejola brothers and their families settled in Aysén. The same family still runs the lodge.
Fly Fishing at Coyhaique River Lodge
Coyhaique River Lodge fishes for wild brown and rainbow trout across a wide range of water around Coyhaique. Depending on conditions and your goals, guides plan days on the Simpson, Ñirehuao, Paloma, Manihuales, and Emperador Guillermo, along with lakes and spring creeks nearby. Anglers can expect a strong mix of dry-fly, nymph, and streamer opportunities as the season progresses.
A full week leaves room to fish different water each day, by drift boat and raft on the larger rivers and on foot where wading fishes better.
Fly Gear for Coyhaique
- Rods: a 9-foot 5-weight and a 9-foot 6- or 7-weight
- Lines: a floating line for the 5-weight and a 150- to 250-grain sinking line for the 7-weight
- Leaders and tippet: 9-foot leaders, 4X to 1X
- Wading: waders and wading boots
- Clothing: a rain jacket, a hat, and polarized glasses
Flies the Guides Like
- Dries: Adams, Parachute Adams, Humpy, Royal Wulff, Elk Hair Caddis, Madam X, Stimulator, Royal Trude, Chernobyl Ant, and hoppers
- Nymphs: Prince, Copper John, and Pheasant Tail
- Streamers: bead-head patterns, Woolly Buggers in black, white, and olive, and egg-sucking leeches
A Typical Week at Coyhaique River Lodge
Most weeks run Saturday to Saturday. You arrive at Balmaceda (BBA) on Saturday, settle in at the lodge, and fish Sunday through Friday. The guides plan each day the evening before, around weather, flows, and the kind of fishing you want: a float on a big freestone river one day, a wade on a spring creek or a lake the next.
Lunch comes to the river, as a picnic on the bank or a boxed lunch in the boat, and you are back at the lodge for a shared dinner.
Staying at Coyhaique River Lodge
The lodge has eight double rooms and hosts up to 16 guests, with fishing weeks limited to 10 guests. It sits on 40 acres on the bank of the Coyhaique River, about 5 miles from town, and the rooms and common areas look out over the valley. Expect modern, comfortable rooms, a warm living room with a wall of windows, and a service culture built around anglers who want to rest well between fishing days.
Chef William Hernández cooks with seasonal produce from Aysén growers. Breakfast is hearty, lunch travels to the river, and dinner is a shared table with Chilean wines. Through the week there is an asado in the quincho, the lodge’s covered grill house, and the program ends with lamb roasted over an open fire, asado al palo. Tell us about vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or other dietary needs when you book.
- Rooms: eight doubles, up to 16 guests
- Guides: bilingual, one for every one or two anglers
- Drinks: beer, wine, and pisco sours are included; premium alcohol is extra
- Transfers: to and from Balmaceda airport, included
Coyhaique River Lodge 2026–2027 Rates
The 2026–27 season runs December through March. The rate below is per person for a 7-night, 6-day fishing week, based on a shared room and a shared guide.
| Length of Stay | Shared Room / Shared Guide | Single Room / Single Guide |
|---|---|---|
| 7 Nights / 6 Days | $6,950 | Available — quote single supplement at booking |
Rates are per person in USD, based on a shared room and a shared guide, and are subject to change.
Additional Pricing Information
- Single room: quoted at booking
- Private guide: quoted at booking
- November and April weeks: shoulder-season discount, quoted on request
- Non-anglers: multi-adventure program, quoted on request
Angler Adventures services are free. Call 860-434-9624 or send a message to start planning your Coyhaique River Lodge week.
What the Coyhaique River Lodge Rate Includes
Included at Coyhaique River Lodge
- Lodging
- All meals
- Beer, wine, and pisco sours
- Daily guided fishing, one bilingual guide for every one or two anglers
- Ground transfers to and from Balmaceda airport
Not Included at Coyhaique River Lodge
- International and domestic airfare
- Fishing equipment and flies
- Premium alcohol
- Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Laundry service
Getting to Coyhaique River Lodge
Fly into Balmaceda (BBA), the airport for Coyhaique, usually with a connection through Santiago (SCL) or Puerto Montt (PMC). The lodge meets you at Balmaceda and drives you back on departure day; those transfers are included in the rate. The lodge is on the road to Coyhaique Alto at km 8.5, about 5 miles from the city of Coyhaique.
Many guests combine Coyhaique with more days elsewhere in Chile or Argentina. Angler Adventures can line up your flights and build the rest of the trip.
Trout of the Coyhaique Region
Brown Trout
(Salmo trutta)
Wild browns live in the Simpson, the Ñirehuao, and the other rivers, spring creeks, and lakes the lodge fishes. They take dries and nymphs when the hatches are on and push hard after streamers in the bigger water.
Rivers, spring creeks & lakes
Rainbow Trout
(Oncorhynchus mykiss)
Wild rainbows share the same water and come readily to dries, from small mayfly patterns to hoppers and Chernobyl Ants in summer. Nymphs and streamers fill in when the surface goes quiet.
Dries, nymphs & streamers
Non-Fishing Activities at Coyhaique River Lodge
Non-anglers can join the lodge’s multi-adventure program, with bilingual guides and the same lodging, meals, and Balmaceda transfers:
- Hiking around the Coyhaique valley.
- Kayaking.
- Biking.
- Horseback riding.
Angler Adventures quotes non-angler pricing on request.
Coyhaique River Lodge FAQ
What fish can I catch at Coyhaique River Lodge?
Wild brown and rainbow trout. Guides fish freestone rivers, spring creeks, and lakes around Coyhaique, including the Simpson, Ñirehuao, Paloma, Manihuales, and Emperador Guillermo.
When is the season at Coyhaique River Lodge?
The main 2026–27 season runs December through March. November and April weeks can be quoted at a shoulder-season discount on request.
How much does a week at Coyhaique River Lodge cost?
For the 2026–27 season, a 7-night, 6-day week is $6,950 per person, based on a shared room and a shared guide. A single room or a private guide is quoted at booking.
How do I get to Coyhaique River Lodge?
Fly into Balmaceda (BBA), usually through Santiago or Puerto Montt. The lodge meets you at Balmaceda, and the transfers to and from the airport are included in the rate. Most weeks run Saturday to Saturday.
How many anglers share a guide?
One bilingual guide fishes with one or two anglers, and fishing weeks are limited to 10 guests.
Do I need to bring my own rods and flies?
Yes. Fishing equipment and flies are not included. The lodge suggests a 9-foot 5-weight and a 9-foot 6- or 7-weight, a floating line and a 150- to 250-grain sinking line, waders, and wading boots.
Can a non-angler come along?
Yes. Non-anglers can join the lodge's multi-adventure program of hiking, kayaking, biking, and horseback riding with bilingual guides. Angler Adventures quotes non-angler pricing on request.
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