Jim Repine gave us advice since the start of Lago Verde Fly Fishing Lodge project until June 2009 when he passed away. We miss him. One day Jim just sent us an email saying “I'm on the team”. That day I felt we were doing something right because… well, because Jim is on the team now. There are some things in life that can’t be explained as anything you write would be less than the simple living fact.
Jim was a Master of the Art, a man deeply carved by the woods, the water, the solitude, the cold morning air, and the talking with friends around the fire at night. 60 years fly fishing around the world could be enough to introduce him, but in fact it is just the start, as Jim learned during those years to listen and understand the words of the old traditions in the art. And that is something you don ’t need anyone to tell you, you just know it being with him. We are honored to have had this man with us.
Raúl San Martín has been fishing with us and supporting the lodge since it was planned. Raúl is a Master of the Art and a man of the National Park as he started fly fishing in its waters almost 50 years ago, being his first Master Erik Gornik, an Austria artist and fly fishermen who decided to live in the Park in the 60´s He is considered one of best fly-fishing guides of the world; and he is certainly the dean of fishing guides in Patagonia.
Raúl has been professionally guiding fly-fishermen for trout and dorado for more than thirty years in Argentina, Chile and New Mexico. And has fished USA and Canada waters. He is also a qualified casting instructor. Raúl official web site is www.magicpatagonia.com
Andrés has been guiding since 1983, when he started as Raúl auxiliary man in the National Patk waters. Since then he has been guiding in Argentina as an independent guide and for many local lodges and outfitters, in USA (Almont - Colorado USA) and in Ireland (Connemara).
Andrés is also a casting instructor trained by Mel Krieger and Hans Rudi Hebeisen (Switzerland). Andrés is an excellent guide and fishing companion but also a site guide for the Natural Park wildlife.
Raúl San Martín has been fishing with us and supporting the lodge since it was planned. Raúl is a Master of the Art and a man of the National Park as he started fly fishing in its waters almost 50 years ago, being his first Master Erik Gornik, an Austria artist and fly fishermen who decided to live in the Park in the 60´s He is considered one of best fly-fishing guides of the world; and he is certainly the dean of fishing guides in Patagonia.
Raúl has been professionally guiding fly-fishermen for trout and dorado for more than thirty years in Argentina, Chile and New Mexico. And has fished USA and Canada waters. He is also a qualified casting instructor. Raúl official web site is www.magicpatagonia.com
Andrés has been guiding since 1983, when he started as Raúl auxiliary man in the National Patk waters. Since then he has been guiding in Argentina as an independent guide and for many local lodges and outfitters, in USA (Almont - Colorado USA) and in Ireland (Connemara).
Andrés is also a casting instructor trained by Mel Krieger and Hans Rudi Hebeisen (Switzerland). Andrés is an excellent guide and fishing companion but also a site guide for the Natural Park wildlife.
Lu has been guiding fly fishing trips and back country adventures for over 20 years in Alaska, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, New Zealand, Chile and Argentina. In 1989 he established one of the first mountain bike touring companies in Moab, Utah and successfully operated this outfitting business throughout the Western U.S. for many years before discovering Patagonia and its’ charms in the mid-nineties.
In 2006 he purchased the Valle Bonito Lodge http://www.vallebonitochile.com near Futaleufu, Chile where he bases during the Patagonia summers. In the Rocky Mountain summers he guides in Colorado. Fishing and traveling in Patagonia since 1995, he has developed extensive personal contacts in both Southern Chile and Argentina. A skilled boatman, Swiftwater Rescue Technician, Wilderness First Responder, backcountry guide, fly fisherman and casting instructor, Lu’s knowledge and experience assure you of a safe, fun-filled and productive adventure.
Rodolfo Pradere (Rolo) was born in Buenos Aires and educated in an English school. 20 years ago Rolo moved to North Patagonia to work as a Ranch manager in the Chubut Province. He has been fishing since childhood and became a professional fly fishing guide 10 years ago. Since then he has worked for many local outfitters and lodges in the Esquel area.
Rolo joined El Aura four years ago to be in charge of special, taylor made services for our clients. As an Associated Guide you will find that Rolo is not only an exceptional guide but also a qualified host and a faithful companion and friend.
Koichi was born in Kyoto, and started fly fishing and fly tying at the age of 14. He has been in the fishing business for more than 15 years, after graduated from Fisheries University in Japan. Since 2000, Koichi started fishing Montana, Idaho and Wyoming and got fascinated specially by the scenery of Yellowstone National Park. On 2001 he met Dean Reiner, the owner of Hatch Finders Fly Shop in Livingston MT, and developed some fly patterns for the shop, mostly foam flies for big waters and CDC flies for Spring Creeks. Koichi Joined the FFF Conclave & Fishing Show as a demonstration tyer for 3 years. Photos and articles of Koichi´s patterns have been published in bimonthly magazine "Fly Rodders" in Japan recently, and also in the website of the Hatch Finders Fly Shop. Koichi is a photography enthusiastic too.
Matías Buratti
Matías lives in Los Molles, in the Traslasierra valley, Córdoba, consequently he is a fisherman formed in the Sierras, with a wide knowledge of the zone and a friendly relationship with the Serranos, the community which inhabits the mountains.
Matías has a long experience in the area and in the Central and Northwest rivers of the country, dorado waters. He is a guide, instructor, good fly tyer, photographer and a lover of the Sierras. Matías also own a group of bungalows in Los Molles, just at the center of the valley.
Arturo is Director of the Mel Krieger Foundation and a fly fishing professional guide since 20 years ago. He has participated in the organization of many of Mel Krieger´s casting clinics, collaborated in the preparation of several fishing books of Patagonia Argentina and traveled around the world fishing and sharing his experience in fairs and congress. He lives in Bariloche having most of his activities in that area.
Arturo is an excellent guide, instructor, fisherman and expert in the Patagonia waters. You will find in Arturo a friend to share your experience.
• If you plan to bring a single rod, a 9 foot for
a 6 weight line should be your choice as it suits most fishing
conditions.
• A good reel with an extra spool to hold a weight
forward floating line and a weight forward or shooting taper
sinking line is also required.
• If you are a dry fly lover, then you may add a 8
foot 4/5 weight rod for the small streams. On the other
hand, if you like streamer fishing you may
prefer to have a 7 or 8 weight rod to cast easily the larger
streamers.
• Leaders 9/12 ft. tippets 3x to 5x.
• Do not forget the flies! Dries in size 10 to 16 as
the Adams, Wulffs,
Goddard Caddies, Humpy, Irresistable, Grasshoppers, should
be in
your box. Nymphs in sizes from 6 to 14 as Stonefly, Prince,
Hare´s Ear, Montana should also be with you.
• Streamers? Bring in sizes from 4 to 10 Olive Green and
Black Buggers, Matukas, Muddlers.
• Our Flyfishing Guides will provide some local patterns also, but
you shall
also try with your favorites.
• If you are coming in early or late season bring
a neoprene wader.
For summer time (January and February) you may have lightweight
breathable waders. Felt soled wading boots are also important.
ARGENTINA IS FREE OF WHIRLING DISEASE,
SO PLEASE BRING NEW WADERS OR DISINFECT YOURS
Our flyfishing programs include transfer in adequate and comfortable
vehicles, to and from Esquel airport (2-hour drive) or Bariloche
airport (4 hours).
We will use inflatable rafts, rigged with
rowing frame, for some of the rivers (Rivadavia, Chubut,
Carrileufú), motor boats for small lakes and some
rivers like the Futaleufú.
On the big waters of Los Alerces National
Park we use larger boats with powerful engines fully equipped for safety and comfort.
Dry bags will be provided when the program
includes an overnight camp as well as all the necessary
equipment.
No personal fishing or wading equipment is
provided but in the case of loss or accidental damage, we
can supply the needs..
Starting at the resort in Lago Verde, either by boat or
vehicle, most of our fishing destinations are reached within
an hour; our head guide will meet you after breakfast, inform
you about the kind of fishing, wading, etc., for that day
and all questions will be answered.
At lunch time, guides will set up comfortable camp chairs
and tables, also if necessary we will provide shelter for
rain, sun or wind while food and drinks are served.
After an intensive day on the river; lake or spring creek;
and back in the lodge; drinks and appetizers will be waiting
for you before dinner.
Out of Los Alerces National Park and surrounding Esquel,
a typical small Patagonia town, there are excellent fly
fishing rivers running in a different environment than such
of the park. To fish these rivers the best is to be in Esquel as all
of them are within less than 1 hr drive from the town, so
we have designed an All Inclusive Program based in Cumbres Blancas which is a charming
boutique hotel and the best in Esquel.
So if you have some additional time we would suggest you
to spend two or three days at Cumbres Blancas and fish the
rivers described below with our guide for the Esquel region, Sebastían Ferrer ("Sebas").
Rates
and services included in the program are the
same listed below for Lago Verde Wilderness Resort. Consequently
you can decide where and how many days you would prefer to
stay at Lago Verde (to fish the National Park) and/or at Cumbres
Blancas (to fish the Esquel Area).
Lago
Verde Wilderness Resort y/o Esquel Area - All Inclusive Packages
FLY
FISHING AND ADVENTURE PACKAGE
Package include accommodation in our exclusive bungalows,
breakfast, lunch in the forest or Huet-Huet gourmet
restaurant (house argentine wine and/or soft drinks
included), gourmet dining (house argentine wine and/or
soft drinks included) in the restaurant or in the cabins room maid service, use of the
resort facilities and access fees to private waters.
Fly fishing package is based on two fishermen sharing
a guide and includes local transfers, daily guided fishing
by raft, motor boat or foot and park entry. Upon agreement accommodation
may include a night in a tent (or in a lodge) while
fishing some rivers. Other activities are also included
as guided day treks, horseback riding, day tour to Leleque
museum (museum ticket also included) and to Trevelín
welsh tea house (tea service not included) and not guided
activities. Bikes, kayaks and fishing tackle are not
included but can be rented ahead if required.
PER
PERSON
PER
NIGHT
U$S
500
7
nights
U$S
3000
Friday
to Friday*
10
nights
U$S
4050
Friday
to Monday*
Rates are in US dollars
* Suggested in-out
All quoted rates are per person in double base and are based on a minimum
occupancy of two person for any of our bungalows,
which have living room, two double bedrooms, two bathrooms
and therefore 4 person capacity. Bungalows will not
be shared with other guests.
Rates include transfer to Esquel airport. Does
not include airport taxes, fishing license
(approx U$S 50 per person per week), fishing tackle,
flies, whisky and/or other strong drinks, tips,
cigars and phone calls (internet service included).
Lago Verde Wilderness Resort. De El Aura
Parque Nacional Los Alerces, Patagonia, Argentina. Te invitamos a un lugar intacto. Te invitamos a disfrutarlo, amarlo y protegerlo. Ver más, click aquí
About Us
Lago Verde Wilderness Resort is located in the Argentine Patagonia, deeply rooted in the mountains. It was created by Alfredo Zubiri and Fabio Staffolani, two lovers of Patagonian wild lands and fly fishing, developed under a concession by the Argentina National Park Agency. Lago Verde Wilderness Resort was planned in order to share with other lovers of nature this unique and protected place.
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Lago Verde Wilderness Resort
Enjoy the silence. Lago Verde Wilderness Resort is located in the heart of Los Alerces National Park surrounded by virgin forests and pristine rivers and lakes. The bungalows and restaurants make the visitor to fully become part of the surrounding nature offering magnificent views of the forest.
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The paradise for Flyfishing
The pristine, clear waters surrounding Lago Verde Wilderness Resort are the angler’s and nature lover’s paradise. The resort is at the center of the fishing area of Los Alerces National Park. Rivers and streams in the Esquel area can be reached in a two-hour drive. You will find here what is most difficult to get anywhere in the world: solitude, silence, peace.In a place strictly protected, you will spend your fishing days counting on birds and trees as silent companions. Most of the rivers and lakes are for catch and release, fly fishing only; waters hold rainbow trouts, brown trouts, brooks and landlocked salmon. Experienced bilingual guides provide their knowledge and ensure fruitful tours.
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Activities
In this unique and wild land there is no limit for your imagination. Fly fishing, trekking, camping, equestrian adventures, bird watching and gatherings around a fire with friendly people at night are the favorite activities.
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Los Alerces National Park
Encloses an area of 263.000 hectares located in Chubut, a province in the Andean region. It was created in 1937 with the aim to protect the last redoubt where one of the oldest trees on Earth: the alerce or lahuan can still be found.
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Map and Weather
How to get to Lago Verde Wilderness resort, location and maps.
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