Carretera Austral Km 30, Coyhaique, Aysen, Chile
La Ribera Lodge Pro Shop is located in the Aysen Region of Chilean Patagonia, one of the most remote and pristine fly fishing destinations in South America. The lodge sits along the banks of a major Patagonian river system surrounded by ancient forests, glacial lakes, and snow-capped volcanoes, and its pro shop serves as the outfitting point for anglers arriving to fish waters that hold wild rainbow and brown trout of extraordinary size and condition. Chilean Patagonia's fisheries benefit from a combination of cold, clean snowmelt, abundant aquatic insects, and limited fishing pressure that together produce trout populations rivaling those found anywhere on earth.
The pro shop is stocked with the gear and patterns that Chilean Patagonian conditions demand. The region's rivers range from broad, powerful flows requiring heavy nymphing rigs and sink-tip lines to intimate spring creeks where sight-fishing to individual rising trout calls for fine tippets and small dry flies. The fly selection reflects this diversity, with shelves of large articulated streamers for prospecting deep pools alongside delicate mayfly and caddis imitations for technical surface work. Rods from five through eight-weight cover the spectrum of local applications, and the reel selection emphasizes reliable drag performance for fish that use heavy current to their advantage. Wind-resistant leaders and stout tippets are standard fare. The lodge's professional guide team leads anglers to both walk-and-wade opportunities and drift boat floats on larger river sections, adjusting tactics to match the day's conditions. The pro shop also provides wader and rod rental packages for international travelers who prefer to travel light, making it possible to arrive with nothing but enthusiasm and leave with memories of some of the wildest trout water on the planet.
