Estancia Arroyo Verde  www.estanciaarroyoverde.com.ar

Estancia Arroyo Verde, is a family owned and managed fly fishing lodge on the world renowned Traful river, within the Nahuel Huapi National Park in northern Patagonian Argentina and just an hour and a half from the local airport, San Carlos de Bariloche. It was one of the first private estancias (ranch) to open its doors to anglers from across the globe.

Nestling in the Traful valley, Estancia Arroyo Verde, for more than 20 years has played host to discerning anglers of all ages and abilities and to those seeking adventure in comfort. Overlooking the valley the traditional wood and stone built houses are set in beautifully landscaped gardens with mature trees, shrubs and colourful borders. There are several outside seating areas to enjoy a drink before lunch, or watch the sunset in the main house, the sun-lounge, bar, living-room and dining-room were designed to create a cosy and relaxed atmosphere for guests. Each of the 5 individually decorated twin/double bedrooms has en-suite facilities and heating.   

About a mile and a half from the main house a comfortable cabin perches on a rocky outcrop overlooking the lake commanding a magnificent view. This self contained unit sleeps two.

 The amazing river Traful, which runs for ten miles through the unspoiled beauty of Arroyo Verde, is home to land-locked salmon, brown and rainbow trout.  The Traful is an exclusively catch and release fly-fishing river. At the beginning of the season the river runs high and fast with the level dropping in December but usually with fast water until the beginning or middle of January (depending on weather conditions, especially the winter snows), it then runs slow until the first Autumn rains. 

A typical mountain river of crystal clear water varying in width from 60 to 90 feet (20 to 30 meters) with rapids and pools throughout its 10 miles course is home to rainbow and brown trout and land-locked salmon. Although the average size of the fish is around 20 to 23 ins. for trout and 22 to 24 ins. for salmon it is not uncommon to catch 28 ins. salmon, 30 ins. rainbows and a 29 ins. browns (dimensions that have all been recently caught), something to think about when you choose the tippet for your leader. Also take into account that sections of the riverbank are lined with trees and shrubs making casting more exciting and rather challenging!

All guests may take part of outdoor activities besides fly fishing such as half day or full day horse riding excursions, hiking of different difficulties, swimming in the lake or river, bird watching and picnics in breathtaking scenery.  

For further information please contact us

Email:  info@estanciaarroyoverde.com.ar/
Telephone Buenos Aires office: (54 11) 4801 7448