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.
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout — resident and migratory fish
Limay River — Middle Limay tailwater, Northern Patagonia
30+ miles float and 12 miles wade — private access
12 anglers — six double-occupancy cabins
River out front door — minimal daily logistics
Season: November to April (into May)
Starlink WiFi and high solar coverage
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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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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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Brown and rainbow trout on the lower Collón Curá. 30+ miles private water, float and wade, 8 guests. Season Dec–May. 45 min from Chapelco.
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Collón Curá Lodge sits on the banks of the lower Collón Curá River in Northern Patagonia. With more than 30 miles of exclusive river access, the lodge offers anglers an intimate base from which to explore one of the region’s most prolific trout fisheries. Just 45 minutes from the nearest airport, Collón Curá combines easy access with the kind of solitude and privacy that defines Patagonian fishing.
The Collón Curá is a classic freestone river—willow-lined banks, sand cliffs, rolling hills, and braided channels that remind many anglers of rivers in the American West. Rainbow and brown trout average 14 to 22 inches, with larger fish possible. The river sees consistent hatches and rewards dry flies, nymphs, and streamers. Both floating and wading are productive. Late in the season, the lodge also provides access to prime beats on the Limay River, about 90 minutes away, where big browns migrate into the river.
The lodge itself is warm and traditional: four comfortable double rooms for up to eight guests, a shared living room, and a separate dining room. Guest quarters are housed in a standalone cabin for tranquillity. Argentine hospitality runs deep—picadas and cocktails await anglers returning from the river, followed by refined dinners featuring Angus and Hereford beef or lamb cooked on the cross. As a purpose-built fishing lodge, Collón Curá is best suited for anglers who are there to fish.
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout — 14–22 inch average
Lower Collón Curá River — Northern Patagonia, Argentina
30+ miles private river access — float and wade
8 anglers — four double rooms, intimate lodge
45 minutes from Chapelco Airport
Season: December to May
Limay River — access late season for big browns
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The lodge is positioned on the lower stretch of the Collón Curá, with private access to more than 30 miles of the river. The river sits within a 93,000-acre private ranch that encompasses the Collón Curá; as it flows from north to south, it collects waters from various tributaries, creating exceptional biodiversity that makes it one of Northern Patagonia’s most productive trout rivers. Riffle pools, braided channels, and deep drop-off pools bordered by willows and high-cut banks create ideal conditions for resident browns and rainbows. Anglers drift from point to point in modern drift boats, stopping to wade riffles, back channels, and braids along the way. The river features strong seasonal hatches, excellent hopper fishing, and consistent action on dry flies, nymphs, and streamers. Foam lines and willow-lined banks are particularly productive for dry-fly anglers using long leaders and small patterns.
The Limay and Caleufu
A major advantage of staying at Collón Curá is access to the Limay River, about 90 minutes by road. Towards the end of the season, large brown trout move into the Limay, and the lodge serves as a convenient base for anglers targeting these fish. The Caleufu River is also within reach for those seeking additional variety.
Our Guides
Expert local guides know the river intimately and will take you to areas with good current and structure. Fishing licenses are organized in advance so you can start fishing immediately upon arrival.
Season Overview
December – May: The fishing season runs from December through May. Each month brings distinct conditions—spring flows and aggressive fish early on, terrestrial action and hoppers in summer, and cooling water with migrating browns in fall. Flexibility with techniques (streamers, dry flies, nymphs) pays off as water levels and weather vary.
Accommodations at Collón Curá Lodge
Collón Curá Lodge is designed for anglers who want to focus on fishing. The main lodge building houses a shared living room where guests gather after a day on the water for drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and stories. A separate dining room sits a short walk away—ideal for evening strolls under the Patagonian sky.
Guest accommodation is in a standalone cabin close to the main lodge, offering tranquillity and separation from the common areas. Four comfortable double rooms sleep up to eight guests, each with a private bathroom.
Dining: The cuisine is authentically Argentine. Continental breakfast features freshly baked bread and dulce de leche. Shore-side river lunches include Malbec and the staples of Argentine picnic fare. Evening dinners are refined but relaxed—tender Angus and Hereford beef or lamb cooked on the cross, paired with fine local wines. Cocktails and picadas (Argentine hors d’oeuvres) are always on offer when anglers return from the river.
Four double rooms with private bathrooms
Standalone guest cabin for privacy
Shared living room
Separate dining room
Full house service—hospitality focused
Shore-side river lunches with wine
Continental breakfast with in-house bread
Rates
The operator does not publish rates on their website. Contact us for current rates and availability.
Rates are per person in USD and subject to change.
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All meals, beer, wine, and spirits at the lodge and on the river
Professional fishing guides (1 guide per two anglers)
Fishing license (organized in advance)
Ground transfers from Chapelco/San Martín or Bariloche
Shore-side river lunches
Not Included
International and domestic airfares
Hotels, transfers, and tours in Buenos Aires
Gratuities for guides and lodge staff
Travel insurance
Personal purchases at lodge
Getting to Collón Curá Lodge
Most guests fly from Buenos Aires to either Chapelco Airport (near San Martín de los Andes) or Bariloche Airport. Chapelco is the nearest option—roughly 45 minutes by road—with daily flights from Buenos Aires. Bariloche is approximately two hours away. Ground transfers are arranged by the operator; once you arrive, a representative meets your flight and handles luggage and transport to the lodge. The lodge sits just off Highway 234 (RN 234), making it well-suited for multi-lodge combination trips with other Northern Patagonia destinations.
The Limay River Lodge is the first and only lodge on the incomparable Middle Limay River. The lodge opened in November 2014 and created easy access to a virtually untapped fishery. The Middle Limay River is one of the richest fishing resources in Northern Patagonia (the areas North of Bariloche). The Limay has a reputation for consistently producing large resident brown trout, strong rainbows, and enormous migratory browns.
The Middle Limay River is a large river, with numerous channels, that offers a variety of fishing opportunities: Dry Fly fishing with large attractor patterns or matching the hatch to rising fish, nymphing fishy runs, or stripping streamers to imitate minnows or pancoras. Angler’s searching for the “ultimate” Patagonian fly-fishing experience will find a trip to the Middle Limay unforgettable.
Brown trout (resident 17-22″, migratory measured in pounds), rainbow trout, all on dry flies
Season: Early November through end of May (consistent tailwater fishing year-round)
Location: Middle Limay River, Northern Patagonia—mid-point access to 12 fishing beats
Tailwater fishery—90% dry fly fishing with large attractor patterns
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There are two structures that create the defining characteristics to the Middle Limay that make it so productive: The Pichi Picun Leufu Dam and El Chocon Reservoir. The Pichi Picun Leufu Dam turns the Middle Limay into a tail-water with consistent flows, clean / clear water, and prime water temperatures for trout and insect life. El Chocon Reservoir is an expansive lake (315 sq. miles of surface area with a max depth of 200 ft) that produces the Brown Trout which are measured in pounds, not inches, that migrate out of the reservoir and up the Limay to spawn. This creates a unique combination of predictable, consistent fishing for large fish, with the ever present possibility of taking massive browns on a dry fly.
The Fishing
The fishing on the Limay is virtually the same throughout the season, which runs from early-November until the end of May, because it’s a tail water. The majority of fishing (up to 90%) can be done with large attractor dries, which are surprisingly effective on Limay River rainbows and browns. Match the Hatch fishing, Attractor / dropper, and Streamer fishing are also effective all season long.
The resident fish are typically between 17″ – 22″, with larger fish being common. It’s almost common place for anglers to a have a day only catching fish 20″, all on dries! The highest concentration of “migratory” fish in the Limay River is early and late in the season, but there are huge browns in the Limay year round. The fishing is a truly unique combination of action and excitement.
Lodge Location & Access
Limay River Lodge is located at approximately the mid-point of the Middle Limay River. With drive times to the 12 access points as little as 5 minutes to just under an hour, depending on which beat you prefer to fish any given day. Anglers can also choose to wade the waters around the lodge for full or half day fishing. The variety of access points allow for full day floats, half day floats, short floats, long floats, strictly wading, and wading/floating combos.
Accommodations
The Limay River Lodge is a U-shaped structure with an open courtyard, conveniently close the river. The lodge can accommodate 14 anglers in 7 double occupancy guest rooms, each with large open closets and private baths, and individual rod racks and wader hangers outside each room under a covered walkway. The dining room / living room are both located in a large open space at the East end of the lodge. There’s a fire pit in the courtyard, surrounded by a seating area, which is an ideal evening gathering spot. Anglers will find the Limay River Lodge comparable to a 5-star hotel in atmosphere, service, and appointments. There is reliable WiFi internet access, but no cell service.
Equipment & Guides
Limay River Lodge has a fleet of Hyde Drift boats, which are ideal for floating the Limay River and new 4×4 trucks with trailers. Limay River Lodge also offers guests use of their Sage / Redington Rods paired with Sage / Redington reels and Rio Lines, as well as Redington Waders and Boots. The Limay River Lodge also has it’s own staff of professional fishing guides that are exclusively fishing the Limay River.
Limay River Lodge 2025 – 2026 Rates
Rates are per person based on 7 nights accommodations and 6 days guided fishing with two people sharing a room and a guide daily. Shorter packages are available. Please contact us for current rates and availability.
$990 per night, per person • Private room request add $200 per night, per angler • Single (private) guide add $200 per day, per angler •Non-angling rates are available, please contact us for details
Round Trip driving transfers between the lodge and Bariloche, San Martin, or Neuquen, $175 per person, per transfer Prices for single guide requested is $200 a day and single room requested is $200 per night.
Rates are in $USD, are per person, and subject to change; confirm current pricing when you inquire.
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Included & Not Included
Included: Accommodations at Limay River Lodge; Daily Guided Fishing; All Meals & Beverages, included local beer, excellent wine and open bar at the lodge; ground transfers from Limay River Lodge to the fishing areas; fishing license.
Not Included: Airfare; Reception & Assistance in Buenos Aires; Non-Fishing activities; IN/OUT Private ground transfer from Bariloche, Neuquén or San Martin de los Andes (Chapelco) Airports to Limay River Lodge; Trip Insurance; Guide and Staff Gratuities; Additional travel services in Buenos Aires such as transfers, hotels, or tours.
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The Limay River Lodge is the first and only lodge on the incomparable Middle Limay River. The lodge opened in November 2014 and created easy access to a virtually untapped fishery. The Middle Limay River is one of the richest fishing resources in Northern Patagonia (the areas North of Bariloche). The Limay has a reputation for consistently producing large resident brown trout, strong rainbows, and enormous migratory browns. The Middle Limay River is a large river, with numerous channels, that offers a variety of fishing opportunities: Dry Fly fishing with large attractor patterns or matching the hatch to rising fish, nymphing fishy runs, or stripping streamers to imitate minnows or pancoras. Angler’s searching for the “ultimate” Patagonian fly-fishing experience will find a trip to the Middle Limay unforgettable.
There are two structures that create the defining characteristics to the Middle Limay that make it so productive: The Pichi Picun Leufu Dam and El Chocon Reservoir. The Pichi Picun Leufu Dam turns the Middle Limay into a tail-water with consistent flows, clean / clear water, and prime water temperatures for trout and insect life. El Chocon Reservoir is an expansive lake (315 sq. miles of surface area with a max depth of 200 ft) that produces the Brown Trout which are measured in pounds, not inches, that migrate out of the reservoir and up the Limay to spawn. This creates a unique combination of predictable, consistent fishing for large fish, with the ever present possibility of taking massive browns on a dry fly.
The fishing on the Limay is virtually the same throughout the season, which runs from early-November until the end of May, because it’s a tail water. The majority of fishing (up to 90%) can be done with large attractor dries, which are surprisingly effective on Limay River rainbows and browns. Match the Hatch fishing, Attractor / dropper, and Streamer fishing are also effective all season long. The resident fish are typically between 17″ – 22″, with larger fish being common. It’s almost common place for anglers to a have a day only catching fish 20″, all on dries! The highest concentration of “migratory” fish in the Limay River is early and late in the season, but there are huge browns in the Limay year round. The fishing is a truly unique combination of action and excitement.
Limay River Lodge is located at approximately the mid-point of the Middle Limay River. With drive times to the 12 access points as little as 5 minutes to just under an hour, depending on which beat you prefer to fish any given day. Anglers can also choose to wade the waters around the lodge for full or half day fishing. The variety of access points allow for full day floats, half day floats, short floats, long floats, strictly wading, and wading/floating combos.
The Limay River Lodge is a U-shaped structure with an open courtyard, conveniently close the river. The lodge can accommodate 14 anglers in 7 double occupancy guest rooms, each with large open closets and private baths, and individual rod racks and wader hangers outside each room under a covered walkway. The dining room / living room are both located in a large open space at the East end of the lodge. There’s a fire pit in the courtyard, surrounded by a seating area, which is an ideal evening gathering spot. Anglers will find the Limay River Lodge comparable to a 5-star hotel in atmosphere, service, and appointments. There is reliable WiFi internet access, but no cell service.
Limay River Lodge has a fleet of Hyde Drift boats, which are ideal for floating the Limay River and new 4×4 trucks with trailers. Limay River Lodge also offers guests use of their Sage / Redington Rods paired with Sage / Redington reels and Rio Lines, as well as Redington Waders and Boots. The Limay River Lodge also has it’s own staff of professional fishing guides that are exclusively fishing the Limay River.
Our Services are Free! Contact us for Seasonal Discounts, Special Offers or Promotional Pricing
Limay River Lodge 2018 – 2019 Rates
(subject to change)
The cost for a 7-night / 6-day package is $6,860 per person based on double occupancy accommodations and a shared boat / guide daily. Shorter packages are available.
Included: Accommodations at Limay River Lodge; Daily Guided Fishing; All Meals & Beverages, included local beer, excellent wine and open bar at the lodge; ground transfers from Limay River Lodge to the fishing areas; fishing license.
Not Included: Airfare; Reception & Assistance in Buenos Aires; Non-Fishing activities; IN/OUT Private ground transfer from Bariloche, Neuquén or San Martin de los Andes (Chapelco) Airports to Limay River Lodge; Trip Insurance; Guide and Staff Gratuities; Additional travel services in Buenos Aires such as transfers, hotels, or tours.
