Spring Creek Lodge is your basecamp for discovering the best of Northern Patagonia. Sitting right on the legendary Chimehuin River, it offers easy access to all the region’s most iconic waters—plus warm hospitality, great food, and a relaxed, friendly vibe.
The fishing is consistent for seven full months, with something for every type of angler—from smooth dry fly days to streamer sessions on big water.
Trip Dates:
February 18 - 28, 2027 — 7 SPOTS AVAILABLE - Hosted by Tryston Bewley
Diversity in Northern Patagonia
The ecosystem that Spring Creek Lodge calls home is filled with endless rivers, lakes, creeks, and species. Each day will offer something different, including overnight camping missions on remote stretches of water!
If you love dry fly fishing, this is the trip for you. Endless mayfly and caddis fly species hatch on a daily basis, but the real gem is the terrestrial fishing. Large hoppers, cicadas, and ant patterns are favorites here. But when the hatches are slow, streamer fishing in this area is fantastic and usually produces the larger fish each trip.
Trophy rainbow, brook, and brown trout call these waters home and oftentimes are caught in the same waters. However if big brook trout are on your agenda, fishing the large lakes is your best option!
Gear for Patagonian Trout
Just like any trout fishing scenario, many rods are used and recommended while fishing in Patagonia. In the northern region that Spring Creek Lodge calls home, there's a wide variety of rivers and lake sizes to fish. Having multiple setups is best to cover your grounds.
We prefer a 5wt for technical dry fly fishing or for fishing the smaller waters. A 6wt is the do-all rod for Patagonia, and if you were going to show up with just one, this would be it. Small dry flies, terrestrials, nymphing, and streamers can all be thrown on the 6wt, although we primarily use it for nymphing and terrestrials. For streamer fishing, we prefer a 7wt.
Getting to the Lodge
Numerous airlines fly from Denver to Buenos Aires, as well as Buenos Aires to Corrientes. Tryston has a detailed flight itinerary that should be followed due to the long distance travelled. In addition to the recommended flight itinerary, hotel selection in Buenos Aires will also be recommended to make transport between both airports seamless.
Cost and Details
Price Per Person:
$7,850
Included:
-Six days of guided fishing
-Lodging
-Meals, snacks, water, beer, wine, liquor
-Transportation to and from airport
Not Included:
-Cash tip, recommended 15-20% for guides/staff
-Personal fishing equipment
-Flights to Buenos Aires and regional airport
-Hotel, meals, and extra activites in Buenos Aires
-Transportation between EZE and AEP airports
Deposit and Cancellation Policy
Golden Fly Shop strives to make your destination travel as smooth as possible. A 50% non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking, with the remaining 50% due 90 days prior to the trip. If the trip is within the 90 day timeframe, we require full payment upfront. You may cancel from the trip, if we are able to fill your spot you will get a refund on the remaining 50% portion. If we are unable to rebook your spot, no payment will be refunded. You are able to rebook your trip to a future date or separate trip if your request is made before the 90 day timeframe, with an administrative fee of $100. Initial payment serves as acknowledgment that the guest has read and agreed to our payment/cancellation policy.
Liability and Responsibility
Golden Fly Shop and the outfitter is not responsible for the loss of fishing days due to missed, delayed, or cancelled flights. Nor are they responsible for lost fishing days to injury, illness, or weather. Guests are responsible for any extra fees resulting from delays or situations out of the control of Golden Fly Shop or the outfitter. Lost gear, baggage, or any other personal items are not the responsibility of Golden Fly Shop or the outfitter. Golden Fly Shop strongly encourages each of our guests to purchase a travel insurance plan and medical evacuation plan. Initial payment serves as acknowledgment that the guest has read and agreed to our liability/responsibility policy.