La Posada de los Farios "The Inn of the Brown Trout"

Chile Patagonia Fly Fishing

Established in 1994, La Posada de los Farios is located north of Coyhaique, Chile on a small working cattle ranch overlooking the beautiful and remote Rio Cisnes (Swan River), one the finest trout streams in Patagonia. The fishing is primarily for wild resident Brown Trout, hence the name: Los Farios, "fario" being the Chilean name for Brown Trout.

The mountain scenery is spectacular and the fishing options abundant. The lodge itself is the original historic ranch house, modified to comfortably handle a maximum of just 6 guests per week. We strive to maintain a relaxed "homey" atmosphere around the lodge, with delicious meals served family style, always complimented by fine Chilean wines, freshly baked bread and, fresh fruits and vegetables from our garden. Our jovial young chef Fernando Bravo has been with us for 7 seasons and is now considered among the very finest lodge chefs in Chile today.

An abundant picnic is prepared streamside by your guide and a steaming woodfired hot tub awaits you at the end of each fishing day. A traditional patagonian style barbequed lamb "asado" is prepared by local "gauchos" as a final farewell celebration.

Daily fishing options include wading or floating the spectacular freestone Cisnes, hidden lagunas, spring creek tributaries, horseback trips to our own Private Lake, other productive nearby lakes where some of the largest browns are caught and, excursions to the coastal fjords for sea-run fish. Fishing begins at the doorstep, and travel our fishing destinations passes through some of the loveliest country on earth.

Dry flys are used most often but, both nymph and streamer techniques are employed when conditions dictate. It is not uncommon to see truly large Browns feeding on the surface. All fish are released.

Virtually all of the angling is done in the shadows of the spectacular Andean peaks that form the Argentine border. The beautiful Queulat National Park is just to the north.

Non-fishing guests are welcome and can enjoy activities such as horseback riding, river rafting, birdwatching, excursions into nearby wilderness areas, or cultural visits to neighboring farms and villages.

The rural local people "campesinos" live a lifestyle that has long vanished from the North American continent and meeting them will often turn out to be a visitor's most memorable Patagonia experience. Drinking the traditional "mate" tea with a local Patagonian gaucho is an experience one will never forget.

Season: November through April.