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Fly Fish the World’s Best Water with Eleven
Founded on a serious fly fishing obsession, Eleven’s lodges bring you to secret stretches of the world’s most coveted water. Combining local guides, remote access, and helicopter operations, we deliver unmatched angling experiences in New Zealand, Patagonia, Iceland, and Colorado. We dial in your itinerary details and provide the industry's best gear, so all you need to think about is what’s on the end of your line.
Strategically Located Lodging for Remote Access
We handpicked our locations with trout in mind. Find us in wild, riverfront settings in the heart of some of the world’s best, most unpressured fisheries.
New Zealand
Located on the South Island, Cedar Lodge and Owen River Lodge offer up a world-class sight fishing experience. Heli-fish exclusive stretches from Cedar, and target 10-lb browns at Owen River.
Chile
Martín Pescador Lodge gives you a double dose of Patagonia float fishing from two locations with countless fisheries. Rio Palena Lodge is a heli-adventure base with a remote float and walk and wade program.
Colorado
Surrounded by some of Colorado’s finest Gold Medal water, Taylor River Lodge brings you private access, world-famous floats, and an iconic variety of browns, bows, and brookies.
Iceland
With strict rod limits and super remote rivers, fly fishing in Iceland is pristine to its core. Target Arctic char and Atlantic salmon from Deplar Farm or our off-grid fly fishing cabins on the Hölkná.
The Bahamas
Target the elusive bonefish in the flats around Harbour Island. With local guides and the best gear, this is one of the most sought-after saltwater fly fishing experiences in the world.
Meet Our Team
Expert Guides with Deep Local Knowledge
Our seasoned guides are here to guide you to the biggest fish, on the best water, with the right techniques. With the highest level of experience and certifications, their passion for their local fisheries runs deep.
Thorsteinn Frímann Guðmundsson
Thorsteinn Frímann Guðmundsson, known as “Rock,” is a fishing guide in Iceland who has been part of Eleven since 2016.
Brett Hulen
Brett Hulen is a fly fishing guide at Rio Palena Lodge. He brings years of guiding experience across California, Oregon, and Patagonia.
Jack Noland
Jack Noland is a fishing guide at Martin Pescador Lodge with years of experience guiding the Yellowstone and White Rivers. He’s passionate about sharing incredible fishing experiences with guests.
Chris Franzen
Chris Franzen is a veteran fishing guide with 15+ years of experience across the U.S., Alaska, and Chile. He guides at Martin Pescador Lodge and co-owns Headwaters Outfitters in North Carolina.
Kyle Zempel
Kyle Zempel is a seasoned fishing guide at Martin Pescador Lodge and the founder of Black Earth Angling Co. in Wisconsin. He brings 12+ years of guiding experience and a passion for unique fisheries worldwide.
Brett Meany
Brett Walker Meany is a seasoned fishing guide with 9 years of experience, splitting his time between guiding in Western North Carolina and at Martin Pescador Lodge in Chile.
Matt Podobinski
A fly fishing and raft guide since 2006, Matthew “Podo” Podobinski has guided in 14 countries across five continents. Now at Eleven, he thrives on teaching guests to cast and helping them land their personal best. His favorite part of the job? Simple—we have a helicopter.
Bruce Sandstrom
Bruce Sandstrom is a fly fishing guide at Rio Palena Lodge and Martin Pescador Lodge with over 10 years of guiding experience and a deep connection to the water.
Jorge Vásquez
Jorge Vásquez is a seasoned guide based at Rio Palena Lodge. Originally from Palena, Chile, he’s spent over 20 years leading fishing, rafting, and adventure expeditions across Patagonia and beyond.
Chris Williams
Chris Williams is a Fly Fishing Guide at Owen River Lodge. Originally from Christchurch and now living on a remote glacial plateau in New Zealand, he brings over six seasons of guiding experience—and a passion for helping guests land the fish of their dreams.
Adam Peat
Adam Peat is a fly fishing guide at Owen River Lodge with 9 years of experience. A native Kiwi, he’s passionate about helping guests land trophy browns in remote New Zealand waters.
Paul Van Dee Loo
Paul van de Loo is a seasoned fishing guide with 35 years of experience, guiding around New Zealand’s South Island and beyond since 1990.
Alex Scott
Alex Scott is a fly fishing guide at Cedar Lodge, New Zealand. A lifelong outdoorsman, he has 15 years of guiding experience and loves helping guests land trophy browns in stunning backcountry rivers.
Pete Stevenson
Pete Stevenson is a fly fishing guide at Cedar Lodge, New Zealand. A Wanaka local with 5 years of guiding experience, he loves exploring remote West Coast rivers and helping guests land unforgettable catches.
Nick Johnson
Nick Johnson ("Nicko") guides fly fishing at Cedar Lodge, combining years of guiding experience with a lifelong passion for fishing that began at age five.
The Drift, by Eleven Angling
This digital magazine captures the world of Eleven Angling by showcasing a collection of captivating stories, valuable guide tips, and stunning photography from our angling lodges around the world.
South Island, New Zealand
Eleven’s Custom Adventures
From heli-fishing to cat-skiing, every adventure starts and ends with you. With a savvy way of making you feel like a local, our guides combine your preferences with their expertise.
Heli-Skiing
Our heli operations access some of the world’s most pristine ski terrain. From Iceland to Patagonia, drop into untracked open faces and steeps with skilled guides.
Cat-Skiing
Experience day after day of the deepest, fluffiest powder in Colorado at our exclusive cat-skiing tenure, accessed directly from our Crested Butte lodges.
Hiking
Hiking terrain surrounds our lodges, so you can slow down and connect with nature in otherworldly ecosystems. Spot wildlife, native wildflowers, and have lunch with a view.
Biking
Our lodges offer customized cycling adventures of all kinds, from Tour de France segments to e-mountain biking and lift-served downhill. All levels are welcome.
Mountaineering
From the famed Guide’s Ridge in Crested Butte to a heli-accessed climb in the Andes, summit technical peaks with our guides safely leading you.
Water Sports
Whether you’re looking for thrilling Class-5 whitewater rafting or a Scorpion boat cruise on the Caribbean, Eleven offers it all, from leisurely to demanding adventures on water.
Wellness
Our guided wellness offerings reflect each lodge’s unique setting. Try contrast therapy with a Taylor River plunge, a Viking Sauna Ritual in Iceland, and a personalized massage in Chile.
Music
Experience music the Eleven way with private shows at our alpine huts in France, jam sessions at our recording studio in Iceland, and VIP passes at our venue in Crested Butte.
Explore the World of Eleven
From fly fishing updates to new wellness offerings, we’re here to inspire you to keep exploring. Check out our content to see all the ways you can adventure with Eleven.
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2025-06-10
Gold Medal Waters: Fishing the Taylor River and Beyond
Discover Gold Medal fly fishing on Colorado’s Taylor River and beyond. From trophy trout to secluded streams, explore top waters with expert guides and unmatched Rocky Mountain scenery.
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Atlantic Salmon Fishing in Iceland | 2025 Hölkná Cabins Season Preview
Experience trophy Atlantic salmon fishing at Hölkná Cabins, Iceland’s premier two-rod river. Learn about our conservation-focused fishery and limited 2025 availability.
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Colorado - Taylor River Lodge Angling Kit
Avoid the hassle of packing bulky fly fishing gear. Eleven provides high-quality angling kits at every lodge—just share your sizing details and your gear will be ready upon arrival, no extra luggage required.
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2025-05-27
Fly Fishing the Gunnison Valley | Colorado Seasonal Guide for Anglers
Discover fly fishing in Crested Butte and Gunnison, Colorado—early spring nymphing, peak summer dry fly hatches, and fall salmon runs. Plan your trip with expert local guides.
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Myth Busting with Kiwi Guides
Planning a fly fishing trip to New Zealand? Discover the truths behind common myths with expert insights from guides at Eleven’s South Island lodges—helping you prepare for a more rewarding, reality-based adventure.
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Bahamian Rhapsody: Striking a Balance on Harbour Island
Discover Harbour Island’s unique blend of world-class bonefishing and refined island luxury. Join writer Eric Kallen as he explores Eleven Bahama House, striking the perfect balance between adventure on the flats and indulgent island leisure.
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2025-05-20
Eleven Experience | Adventures at the Edge of the World
From heli-skiing under the Arctic alpenglow to fireside chats over hand-crafted Colorado mules, we’ve always upped the ante on what a trip can amount to. Each day is carefully planned to make your stay unforgettable.
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2025-05-16
Martin Pescador Lodge 2024-2025 Recap | Chilean Patagonia Fly Fishing Highlights
Explore Martin Pescador Lodge’s 2024-2025 season highlights—exceptional brown and rainbow trout fishing, expert guides, and Chilean Patagonia’s finest two-lodge experience. Book your 2025 adventure now.
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2025-05-09
Cedar Lodge Season Recap
Join Cedar Lodge’s elite anglers for world-class heli-fishing, trophy brown and rainbow trout, and unrivaled Kiwi hospitality. Explore our South Island season highlights and secure your 2025 trip today.
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2025-03-10
Hunting Sea Monsters
The fight to banish open-net pen salmon farms in Iceland
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Taylor River Lodge: A Thoughtfully Curated Mountain Retreat
More than a fly fishing getaway; it’s a testament to the art of thoughtful curation. Designed to feel like a sporting lodge that has evolved over generations, this Colorado mountain retreat embodies a layered, collected vibe that exudes charm, nostalgia, and an attuned Rocky Mountain spirit—think Hemingway-esque, but more family friendly and more fun.
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The Many Faces of Patagonia
At Eleven Rio Palena Lodge, writer Brigid Mander discovers that heliskiing in the lesser-known Southern Andes is just the start of the adventure.
Photography by Chris Burkard
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Ski to Sea: Behind the Scenes
Journey from Iceland’s snowy peaks to its remote fjords in Eleven’s Ski to Sea experience—where heli-skiing and arctic surf combine for the ultimate spring escape.
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2024-12-12
The Drift: Issue No. 2 by Eleven Angling
Collected stories from angling adventures of the year that embrace those qualities, whether a how-to on fishing Chilean Patagonia's unique river-lake system, a biography on a Kiwi diehard chef-angler, or a backstage glimpse with the RnD team that dialed our newest Ski to Sea Experience.
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2024-09-25
Fly Fishing for Trout at Owen River Lodge in New Zealand
New Zealand's expansive wilderness, remote waters, and impressive numbers of large wild trout are among the reasons anglers travel great distances to fish this country's rivers and lakes.
Explore Eleven's Fly Fishing Lodges
Eleven Cedar Lodge
Located on the South Island of New Zealand, Cedar Lodge offers unparalleled heli-fishing and adventures for up to eight guests. Led by local guides, guests lift off from the lodge to target big browns and rainbows in gin-clear water.
Eleven Martín Pescador Lodge
With a seven-day itinerary split between two lodges, Martín Pescador offers an endless variety of float fishing in Patagonia. With expert guides, on-property boat docks, and riverfront lodging, this experience accommodates up to 10 anglers.
Eleven Owen River Lodge
Known for delivering some of the world's best sight fishing, Owen River Lodge accesses nearly 30 brown trout fisheries on New Zealand's South Island. The remote lodge sleeps 12 guests in six riverfront cottages.
Eleven Taylor River Lodge
Hidden in a forested canyon in western Colorado, Taylor River Lodge’s eight riverside cabins access the best of the Gunnison Valley’s Gold Medal water. Led by local guides, guests can float fish, walk and wade, and cast on our stocked pond.
Eleven Rio Palena Lodge
Set in a remote river valley in Chilean Patagonia, this seven-bedroom lodge offers a full range of heli-adventures and guided fly fishing. Led by expert guides, guests can kayak, hike across glaciers, and float or walk and wade.
Eleven Hölkná Cabins
Two off-grid cabins on Iceland's Hölkná River give anglers exclusive access to eight miles of pristine water, where Atlantic salmon run from the nearby ocean. This experience includes expert guides and accommodates up to six guests.