Limay River Ranch
Brown and rainbow trout on one of Patagonia’s strongest tailwaters. 30+ miles float and 12 miles wade. Season Nov-Apr.
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Limay River Ranch sits on 80,000 acres in the high desert of Argentine Patagonia, with immediate access to the clear, productive Limay tailwater. Owners Ron Sorensen and Diego Gaiser developed this fishery over many years and opened the lodge in 2022 after decades of outfitting experience. The river is right out the front door, so logistics do not limit fishing time.
The Limay offers prolific hatches, strong rainbow numbers, and large migratory browns from El Chocón Reservoir. Anglers can fish multiple techniques in a single day: dries, dry-droppers, streamers, and sight fishing along rocky banks. The ranch controls over 30 miles for floating and 12 linear miles for wading side channels.
The lodge has six contemporary cabins around a central main lodge, strong food and hospitality, and practical angler-first logistics. Starlink WiFi, high renewable-energy coverage, and consistently renewed drift boats make this an excellent base for serious trout anglers.
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Fishing at Limay River Ranch
The Limay Tailwater
The Limay tailwater is one of Patagonia’s most productive fisheries. Anglers fish riffles, drop-offs, rocky edges, and side channels with dry flies, dry-droppers, and streamers. The ranch controls over 30 miles of float water and 12 miles of wade water, allowing broad daily options and minimal pressure.
Migratory Brown Trout
Migratory browns from El Chocón enter the river from mid-December and spread through January. These fish commonly run from the low 20s to well over 30 inches. Late summer and fall can be especially strong for anglers targeting larger fish.
Season and Techniques
Summer hatches are strongest from late spring into January, terrestrial fishing peaks mid-summer, and fall hatches build through April and into May. Anglers fish 0X to 5X with dries, attractors, droppers, and streamers depending on water and weather.
Accommodations at Limay River Ranch
Limay River Ranch features six private cabins (double occupancy) and a central main lodge with dining, bar, and social areas. The layout is modern, comfortable, and built around long fishing days.
Each cabin includes private bath, climate control, wood stove, and outdoor deck. The main lodge is a gathering point for meals, drinks, and daily planning.
- Six double-occupancy cabins with private bathrooms
- Main lodge with dining room, bar, and social space
- Starlink WiFi throughout lodge and cabins
- High renewable-energy operation with full-time backup
- Professional drift-boat program on private water
Current pricing is provided directly through trip planning. Contact us for current rates and availability.
Rates are per person in USD and subject to change.
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What’s Included
- Accommodations based on double occupancy
- All meals, wines, beer, and local and international spirits
- Professional guide services
- Loaner fishing equipment (rods, reels, lines)
Not Included
- International and domestic airfares
- Transfers in and out of the lodge
- Fishing licenses
- Laundry service
- Gratuities for guides and house staff
Getting to Limay River Ranch
Most guests fly from Buenos Aires to Chapelco (CPC) or Bariloche (BRC). Typical drive time is about 2.5 hours from Chapelco and around 3 hours from Bariloche. Transfers are coordinated as part of trip planning.
Nearest airports: Chapelco (CPC) and Bariloche (BRC)
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