Fly fishing raft on the turquoise Caleufu River, surrounded by rock formations and native forest.

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Fly Fishing on the Caleufu River

Fly fishing in solitude amid spectacular scenery.

Explore the Caleufu in pursuit of brown and rainbow trout. Enjoy several days of fly fishing and two or three nights camping along the river.

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Fishing style: Multi-day fishing float trip
Species: Brown & rainbow trout · Native perch
Trip season: November – mid-January
Your local outfitter: Southern Rivers Patagonia

Watch the landscape change around you.

Overnight Fly Fishing Trips on the Caleufu River

Explore the Caleufu River, northeast of Bariloche, on a multi-day fly fishing trip. From November to mid-January, we run guided float trips with two or three nights in camp, fishing for brown and rainbow trout.

As you float downstream, native forests and cypress-lined valleys give way to the Patagonian steppe. The river also holds native perch, and you may spot condors and other wildlife along the way. Each evening, you settle into camp beside the river.

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Fishing raft on the Caleufu River beneath poplar trees and rocky cliffs in Patagonia.

Angler holding a brown trout beside the Caleufu River, with mountains in the background.

Fishing through the season

Caleufu River Fly Fishing Season & Techniques

The Caleufu is an early-season fishery. We run float trips from November to mid-January, while river levels allow us to navigate the route. We start with streamers and sinking lines, then shift to floating lines, dry flies and nymphs as summer arrives. The main species are brown trout, rainbow trout and native perch.

Beginning of the season - November

Streamers & Sinking Lines

Early in the season, we fish mainly with streamers and sinking lines, working pools and runs as we float through forests and mountain valleys. With two or three nights in riverside camps, we can explore at a relaxed pace and stop to fish the most promising water along the way.

Summer · through mid-January

Summer Dry Fly & Nymph Fishing

As summer progresses, we turn to floating lines, dry flies and nymphs. The scenery changes as we move downstream, with native forest giving way to open steppe. River levels determine the window for these expeditions, as lower flows later in the season prevent us from running the full float trip. We therefore plan Caleufu expeditions between November and mid-January, with several days on the water and nights in camp to enjoy the river without rushing.

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Trout, Bent Rods & Life in Camp

Brown trout with a fly in its mouth on the Caleufu River. — A brown trout on a pancora crab pattern.

Fly angler playing a trout on the Caleufu, with a bent rod and a splash on the water. — The moments that make the day.

Anglers sharing dinner in a dining tent during an overnight trip on the Caleufu River. — Nights in camp, stories from the river.

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Guided fishing trips on the Caleufu River

Explore the Caleufu with Southern Rivers Patagonia’s guides. Float and fly fish from forested mountain country into the open Patagonian steppe, spending your nights in riverside camps.

Overnight fly fishing expeditions · 2–3 nights

More time to explore the river and enjoy life in camp.

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All-inclusive fly fishing trips

Combine guided fishing and lodging in your Patagonia itinerary.

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Fly fishing raft on the Caleufu River, surrounded by forest and mountains in Patagonia.

Caleufu River · Patagonia, Argentina

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