FISHING IN YELCHO

In the majestic province of Palena, nests Lake Yelcho, an iconic fly fishing paradise that dazzles globally
X LOS LAKES REGION, CHILEAN PATAGONIA

Lake Yelcho owes its excellent fishing to the great diversity of formations that its coasts present, highlighting the bays of reed beds, where rainbow trout completely take their bodies out of the water trying to capture the gigantic lice killers (odonata) that hatch in the place.

Fishing Areas

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DESTINO YELCHO

Lake Yelcho Fishing has something more magical than just its trout...

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April Vokey, Brian O'Keefe and Marc Whittaker
in Lake Yelcho

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We enjoyed talking with our adventurous guests
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FISHING AREAS

Yelcho Lake

The lake receives the Futaleufú River in its southeastern corner and flows into the Atlantic Ocean through the Yelcho River, which begins in the northwest part of the lake. Fishing in the river mouths is spectacular. The wide and short deltas deep eddies provide sight fishing for brown and rainbow trout, while huge eddies make it in excellent, highly technical dry fly fishing. But the greatest attraction for Lake Yelcho comes from the extensive cane fields. On sunny days, lake browns and rainbows ply the shoals seeking to intercept the dragonflies as they maneuver overhead. A casting day for these jumping giants could be a highlight of your fishing trip, or year of fishing. On cloudy days when insect activity is minimal, the lake presents the trawler with a catch of large fly without equal. The coasts alternate between steep cliffs and shallow waters, and the clarity of the water It means you will see your prey chasing, even from a distance. The excellent fly fishing of Lake Yelcho is thanks to the natural diversity along its shores. Among the high bay reeds, rainbow trout leap into the air to catch the giant dragonflies that hatch here. It is recommended use floating lines, deer hair dragonflies, and foam to fish these waters.

FISHING AREAS

North Yelcho

5 minutes from the Hotel.
Dry fly fishing can be exceptional among the reeds of the lake where rainbow trout stalk dragonflies beginning of the season.

FISHING AREAS

South Yelcho

Full day Fishing at the south end of the lake Yelcho and the Boca de Futaleufu river. We went out At 9 am. from the hotel and after 30 minutes into the trip we arrived at this area. The return is around 7 p.m. by car (about 40 minutes by car)

FISHING AREAS

Bahia Leones

10 minutes from the Hotel.
With a background covered mainly with brown algae and a green expanse of reeds on its banks, It is home to some types of insects aquatic, which are models of some recognized patterns of artificial flies, Caddis, Damsel and Dragonfly, the latter of the order of the Odonates, among the most abundant during the first months of each year in its nymph and adult stage, along with the no less famous Puyes, as one of the main foods during the same period.

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The Rivers

The Yelcho River forks from Lake Yelcho as it makes its way to Chaitén Bay at Corcovado Golf. is fed by the Futaleufú, Correntoso, Cascada, Enredadera and Malito rivers and extends throughout the Chilean landscape for 46 kilometres. The Palena River drains a separate, nearby watershed; It is the smallest and shallowest river of the group. Together, these three rivers offer endless miles of world-class rope fishing for big, aggressive brown trout and rainbow. Look for rainbows to hold in deeper areas near steep shorelines, with brown trout patrolling Banks undermined and registry jams. The size, depth and power of the rivers means that it is a boat to the drifting rather than a wading fishery. Feel free to leave your waders at the lodge. Recommended tackle for gallop fishing in the region includes aggressive sinking lines, jointed streamers in white, black, yellow and olive, and 6-8 fast action bars. The upstream reaches of the Yelcho River also boast of having Great dry fly fishing in its wide eddies, so be sure to bring your 5 weight and plenty of patterns. of 18-20 parachutes too. There is also the Michinmahuida River, which fishes best in the first season before the ice and snow melt.

FISHING AREAS

Sea

Fishing for Sierras and tuna is usually close to the surface, and the birds that dance in the air are what show us where These monsters are attacking. When we approach the flocks, that is when we can appreciate the violent attacks in the surface. If you manage to cast within 5 meters of the 'rise'...get ready for action! For this type of fishing, we use a rod no. #10, with 300-350 grain lines, a 30-40 pound fluorocarbon tip resistance and a Palomar or 'Non Slip Mono' knot that leaves the fly free of movement at the moment of the strip The "strip" more productive is bought quite slowly with what we use in tuna fishing in other places. The fight is the usual... Spectacular races back and forth...but once the show is over you have to watch your fingers and hands not They must be crushed.

Favorite flies are divided into two classes, depending on what water you are going to fish. Sardine imitations tend to work better in waters further from land (Clouser Minnow Blue or Red and white 1/0) between 6 and 8 Cm, and of course, the Gummy Minnow #2 - #$ with blue back.

Shop / Fly Fishing Shop

OUR STORE HAS TOP QUALITY PRODUCTS, ESSENTIAL ITEMS FOR FISHERMEN, WHETHER THEY ARE AMATEURS OR EXPERT SPORTSMAN. OUR STORE IS LOCATED ON THE SECOND LEVEL OF OUR MAIN LIVING ROOM, THE SAME WAY YOU CAN FIND SOUVENIRS AND SOUVENIRS.

OUR BOATS

YELCHO IN PATAGONIA HAS 3 50 HP BOATS FOR FISHING IN THE LAKE, ALSO HAS 2 LUND ALUMINUM BOATS

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