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An average brown trout from this secret lake
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We can tailor an unforgettable Chilean Fly Fishing adventure to suit your needs, time and budget. Whether it's a week or two staying in luxury lodges or a day trip to one of the local rivers.
Get in touch, and let us put a personalized itinerary together for that Chilean fly fishing trip of a lifetime.
Alex Prior’s Southern Exposure is one of the oldest fly fishing guiding services in Coyhaique, Chile and has specialized in customized fly fishing trips since 1989.
As fishermen our spirits soar at the sight of a rising fish and our hearts race at the take of a fine trout. As fly fishing guides we want you to share our Chilean experience and enjoy the pleasure of casting a 16 parachute a foot above a 20" plus trout, watching and waiting for that dramatic second, when there's nothing else but you, the fly and the trout.
Come and enjoy a unique Chilean fly fishing experience with us
Reasonable rates with excellent quality.
A wide range of places to stay: hotels, hosterias, cabins and lodges.
Fish with the best chilean fly fishing guides.
Experience the fishing diversity that Chilean Patagonia has to offer.
Enjoy the Chilean cuisine in our traditional restaurants.
Location:
On a map, Chile looks like a long ribbon reaching from the middle of South America's west coast (18°S) straight down to the southern tip of the continent (56°S). Chile's neighbors are Peru and Bolivia to the north, and Argentina to the east. To the west, Chile is bounded by the Pacific Ocean.
Chile, from its north end to the city of Puerto Montt consists of three distinct longitudinal structural regions -the Andes, the central Valley and the coastal range.
Beyond Puerto Montt, begins Patagonia and although these structures remain, there are some major changes. The coastal range peaks turn into a chain of around 3,000 hilly islands; the central valley (now under the sea) is the Canal Moraleda, and the Andes highest peaks are on the coastline.
Patagonia ends at the famous Strait of Magellan. Across the strait we find Tierra Del Fuego and then the southern extreme of America, the mithical Cape Horn.
Fly Fishing Coyhaique
Southern Exposure
Based in Coihaique, the heart of Chilean Patagonia fly fishing, is a three hour flight from Santiago. Isolated from the capital and main population centers of Chile, Coyhaique boasts all the comforts of a fair sized town.
There are excellent places to stay, restaurants, grocery stores, and good medical facilities.The scenery is splendid. Coyhaique is surrounded by the Southern Andes, and the untainted rivers and lakes that nourish this vast wilderness
Inclusions:
Daily Guiding Fly Fishing Rates
This is an option for those who want to be more independent; who don't want to spend their budget on "all inclusive packages" or fancy fly fishing lodges, but want to experience the high quality fly fishing that Patagonia has to offer.
These rates do not include lodging, but we are happy to help find the best alternative for you.
Our services include:
All transportation in 4WD vehicles.
Boats when required (Mc Kenzies, rafts or motor boats).
One bilingual guide per 2 anglers.
Gourmet lunch, which consists of a barbeque, salads, wine, beer and more.
Fishing Licenses.
Our services do not include:
Fishing tackle (but we are happy to help if you need something).
Air fares.
Gratuities.
Lodging
All Inclusive Fishing Trip
Do you want our staff to take care of all the arrangements, to guarantee the success of your fishing trip? Where we take full responsability of every detail. Then this is the right alternative for you.
Our services include:
All transportation in 4WD vehicles.
Boats when require(Mc Kenzie, raft or motor boat).
One bilingual guide per 2 anglers.
Lodging.
All meals w/. chilean wines Fishing licenses.
Our services do not include:
Fishing tackle (but we are happy to help if you need something)
Air fares.
Gratuities.
Laundry.
International phone calls.
Accomodations:
Coyhaique is growing fast as a fly fishing destination and there are now many places to stay. You can choose between fancy lodges, small attractive hotels, "bed and breakfasts", and comfortable cabins.
Our mission is to help you find the best lodging option according to your requirements, and we would like you to have a wide range of possibilities. You tell us what you're looking for, and we'll work from there.
If you choose our Daily Guiding prices, we do not include accommodation in our rates but we are happy to make the reservations for you as a complimentary service - just let us know what you are looking for in terms of accommodation and price range and we will give you some suggestions.
You also have the alternative to take one of our All Inclusive Fly Fishing Packages, where we take care of every detail once you are here in Coyhaique, see our Rates page for further information.
Nearby activities and attractions:
For non-anglers, we can arrange optional activities such as: kayaking, trekking, bird watching, horseback riding etc. putting you in contact with the best outfitters in each area
Season:
Chile Fly Fishing Season
Chile fly fishing season goes from the second Friday in October to the first Sunday in May. I know you want me to tell you which is the best time to come and my answer to that is simple.
“Chile always offers good water to fly fish”.
Water/Weather Conditions:
October/November. Glaciers are not melting yet, so it’s a great period to fly fish glaciers fed rivers, when they run small and clear. Some good examples are the Rios Baker, Blanco and Paloma. Spring creeks are also at their best, with good water flow and fish that haven’t seen an imitation in months.
December/January. A good opportunity for fly fishing the outflows of Lagos Elizalde and Azul and some great spots that I rather not mention here. The Rios Simpson, Manihuales, Aysen, Nirehuao and Huemules start to get in shape.
February/March. Mayfly hatches on the Simpson and Lago Frio, grasshoppers at the Nirehuao and Huemules and evening caddis hatches on Lago Pollux. It is the best period for dry fly fishing.
April/May. The Fall is already here. Days are shorter and mornings cooler. Lenga trees are turning red while the mountain peaks turn white. It’s the most beautiful time of the year, the rivers are very small and there are mayfly hatches all day long.
If you want to learn more CLICK HERE.
Equipment Used:
TAKLE & EQUIPMENT
Fly Rods:
Multi-piece 7, 6 or 5 wt. rods will cover most of the fishing situations you will encounter in Chile. We strongly recommend bringing a minimum of 2 rods. One for streamer fishing (ie. 7 wt.) and the other for dries and nymphs (ie.5 wt).
Fly Reels:
Good quality, lightweight fly reels, with simple disk drags or pawl drags are the best choice. Reels should be filled with fresh 20 pound backing.
Fly Lines:
You will basically need two fly lines, a weight forward floater, for dries and nymphs and a sink tip fly line (Tiny 200 or similar) for streamers.
Leaders and Tippet:
For a week’s fishing you will need no less than four tapered leaders 9 ft. 3X, for your floating line and four 4 – 7ft. 2X leaders for your sinking fly lines. For tippet you should bring fresh spools from 6X to 2X.
Flies:
Dries and Atractors: Chernobyl Ants and Dave’s Hoppers, 6, 8 - Parachute Adams, 12 to 18 - Elk Hair Caddis, 12, 14 - Humpys and Royal Wulff 10 to 16.
Streamers: Buggers and Zonkers, black, green, brown and white, with and without beads, 2 to 6
Nymphs: Hare’s Ear, Bird’s Nest, Prince Nymph and Pheasant Tail, with and without beads, 10 to 14.
Emergers: Non-weighted Hare’ Ear and Bird’s Nest, work well 12, 14.
And of course, include your favorite weapons.
CLOTHING & EQUIPMENT
Clothing:
The weather in Chilean Patagonia is constanly changing. One day it can be 80 degrees and sunny and the next day rainy, damp and in the low 40’s or cooler with a stiff breeze, and all these can happen in a matter of hours. Therefore, clothing strategy should be based on the “layering system”.
Start off with a polypropylene type fabric or silk next to your skin (thermal underwear).
Your second layer could be a medium weight wool or polypropylene shirt, sweater or pull-over.
Your third layer, if needed, can be a fleece or wool jacket.
Your fourth layer will be your rain jacket. High quality Goretex type products and oiled cotton jackets are a fine choice. Also good rubber coated jackets are a good bet, although are not breathable. Try to buy the best raingear you can afford , as being wet is no fun.
Now you are ready to what ever Mother Nature dishes out. You can easily adjust and adapt to the weahter’s changes as they arrive.
Waders: Chest waders are the only way to go. Good quality Goretex and Neoprene waders are good options.
Wading Boots: Felt soled wading boots. Wading cleats or studs are not needed and tough on boats and rafts.
Other important items
Wool or ploypropylene gloves
Fishing Vest or Takle Pack
Fishing Hat
Small Day/Funny Pack
Clippers, Hemostats and Pliers
Flashlight
Polaroid Sun Glasses
Sun protection (SPF 30 Recommended)
Rates:
DAILY GUIDING FISHING RATES
Prices per day Low Season* High Season*
Price per one angler 290.- 330.-
Price per two anglers 360.- 420.-
ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE
This is a sample itinerary of a 7 days, 6 nights, 5&1/2 days fly fishing Patagonia, but this could be adjusted for as many days as you wish. This prices are per person.
Low Season* High Season*
Single - Double Single - Double
Hotel El Reloj 2.520.- 2.100.- 2.990.- 2.520.-
Mincho's Lodge 3.240.- 2.700.- 3.960.- 3.300.-
Note: All prices are in American Dollars.
*Low Season: October, November, December, January and April.
*High Season: February and March.
Deposit:
Bookings:
To make a booking please e-mail us.
To hold your reservation, we require a 40% deposit, with full payment 30 days prior to your arrival. However, if you have a last minute urge to come down and fish, don’t hesitate to contact us. We will do our best. As soon as we’ve received your deposit, we will send you a pre-trip package containing what to bring and other pertinent information
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