THE TROUT

Rainbow trout is perhaps the favourite among Patagonian Fly Fishermen due to its fighting instincts and acrobatics. Luckily, rainbows are the easiest to find within our waters.

Brown trout are bigger, but elusive: their location varies throughout the fishing season as they migrate down stream from the lakes to the rivers.

Brook trout can be found easily in some locations. Trout average size is about four pounds, and it very rarely exceeds eight pounds. It is not our policy to show trophy size pictures taken decades ago.

Indeed, having reached unusual sizes by predating at will on an indigenous fish species -Patagonian Pejerrey- trout grew fast and big when first imported into Patagonia. Fifteen pound specimens were rather common in those days. Nowadays the fish are plentiful but smaller, having to predate on smaller insects and juveniles. Fortunately, these are easily imitated with careful observation and appropriate fly tying skills. .