Yelcho Lake is a large fjord-shaped lake located in Chilean Patagonia, in southern Palena province of Los Lagos Region, Chile. The lake receives the waters of the Futaleufu River at its southern tip, near the tiny settlement of Puerto Ramirez. The river then flows northward through mountainous and glaciated terrain, until it outflows via the Yelcho River north-west and empties into Gulf of Corcovado, near Chaitén. The lake is a popular destination for fly fishing, and several lodges and hotels operate on its shores. Yelcho Lake is most frequently accessed via the town of Chaitén to the north, either by hiring a small charter flight from the city of Puerto Montt or by a series of ferry rides from Puerto Montt or from the port of Quellón on the island of Chiloe on the other side of the Gulf of Corcovado.
Yelcho Lake is known as one of the best fly fishing circuits in the world due to the abundance of trout, variety of coastline and the and the length of the growing season. The biggest trout caught to date weighed an incredible 35 pounds! (A national fly fishing record.)
This Lake is born of the water of the River Futaleufú, originating from the Río Grande in Argentina and of many other affluent. Of the Lake Yelcho is born the river with the same name that flows into in the bay of Chaitén toward the sea. The fishing is very varied; they can be captured Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Salvenilus, Fontinalis and Salmon Chinook, Atlantic and Coho.
The lodge has a fly shop that stocks basic fishing gear in case you need to replace or supplement your own. Please note that you are welcome to bring your own boat for fishing.
Yelcho Lake is known as one of the best fly fishing circuits in the world due to the abundance of trout, variety of coastline and the and the length of the growing season. The biggest trout caught to date weighed an incredible 35 pounds! (A national fly fishing record.)
This Lake is born of the water of the River Futaleufú, originating from the Río Grande in Argentina and of many other affluent. Of the Lake Yelcho is born the river with the same name that flows into in the bay of Chaitén toward the sea. The fishing is very varied; they can be captured Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Salvenilus, Fontinalis and Salmon Chinook, Atlantic and Coho.
The lodge has a fly shop that stocks basic fishing gear in case you need to replace or supplement your own. Please note that you are welcome to bring your own boat for fishing.
Fishing Tackle
¿What Gear?
For trout fishing, If you want to be in the best fishing conditions, we suggest to bring rods of 9 ft. between 6 to 7 weights,
with both floating and sinking lines around 200-300 grains.
For Salmon fishing, we suggest rod in the number of 8 to 9 weights.
This beast are really hard to fight! Leaders & Tippets
We suggest to use leaders & tippets of 9 ft. long of 0,1,2 and 3x.
Both of nylon and fluorocarbon when the trouts get really smart and picky to get the flies.
PACKAGES.
RATES per person and per night.
RATES per person and per night.
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- Camping USD $333
- One Camping Parcel up to 4 fishermen. - Full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Hotel. - 8 hours fishing day with Professional Guide. Two fishermen per boat. - Drinks included: Soft drinks, house wine and local beers. - Transfer from Chaitén Airport to Yelcho Lake. |
- Cabin 4 fisherman
USD $425 - Accommodation on a Cabin 4 fishermen. - Full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Hotel. - 8 hours fishing day with Professional Guide. Two fishermen per boat. - Drinks included: Soft drinks, house wine and local beers. - Transfer from Chaitén Airport to Yelcho Lake. |
- Hotel Single USD $690
- Accommodation in one Kingsize bed. - Full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Hotel. - 8 hours fishing day with Professional Guide. Two fishermen per boat. - Drinks included: Soft drinks, house wine and local beers. - Transfer from Chaitén Airport to Yelcho Lake. |
- Hotel Double USD $460
- Accommodation in two single beds. - Full board: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at Hotel. - 8 hours fishing day with Professional Guide. Two fishermen per boat. - Drinks included: Soft drinks, house wine and local beers. - Transfer from Chaitén Airport to Yelcho Lake. |
Flies
Here is a top ten of fliest that we suggest:
- - Fat Albert size 8 - 12
- - Chernobyl Ant size 8 - 12
- - Dragonfly size 6 & 8
- - Caddis size 10 - 14
- - Goddard Caddis size 10 - 14
- - Dragonflies nymphs size 6 - 10
- - Woolly Bugger Olive & Black size 6 - 10
- - Sculpins size 10
- - Sex Dungeon size 6
- - Puye imitation
- - Egg flies (Late Season)
Useful Information
- Medical Facilities: About 1 hour from Yelcho there is a health post with basic cares. The nearest hospital is in Puerto Montt.
- Due to remote location we recommend the angles to purchase travel insurance.
- ➔ Power and Communications: we have 220v along with 4MB WiFi and landline. No cell coverage nearby the property.
- ➔ Water: bottle water is available and you can also drink water straight from the tap.
- ➔ Bugs: German Yellow Jacket and black flies are common during the month of January.
- ➔ Clothing: Be prepared for rainy days and windproof clothing. We recommend multiple layers with
waterproof shell to allow you to adjust to current conditions. The fishing takes places during springtime and summer but days can still be chilly. Those visiting in early or late season can count on cold mornings and windy evenings. Please remember sunscreen and polarized glasses.
- ➔ Shop: we have an official Patagonia (clothing) store with most of the apparel fisherman needs.
- There is also a complete fishing equipment Fly Shop on the second floor of the hotel.
- ➔ Fitness Level: A medium level of fitness is recommended as to get in and out of the boat.
- ➔ Catch & Release: It's our policy to return every fish.
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