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Fish Patagonia’s Best Water from Multiple Lodges
Eleven offers a variety of fly fishing experiences in Chile, complete with riverfront lodging, expert guides, and unpressured rivers. With a seven-day itinerary split between two locations, Martín Pescador is for the avid angler looking for full-day floats and famous dragonfly fishing. Rio Palena Lodge, also located in Chile's Lake District, delivers a range of angling and adventure options, from casting lessons to heli-accessed fishing, hiking, and glacier hiking.
The Fish
Wild Brown and Rainbow Trout Who Never See a Fly
Eleven’s prime locations in Patagonia are world-famous for large browns and rainbows, yet so remote that guests rarely run into other anglers. The trout here are wild, strong, and powerful—similar to the fish in the Rockies, but exaggerated. The variety of water that our lodges access includes Rio Palena, Rio Futaleufú, Río and Lago Yelcho, Río and Lago Rosselot, Río Figueroa, Río Pico, and many more.
Sample Itinerary
Fish More of Patagonia from Our Lodges
Personalized to your interests and timing, no two itineraries look the same. Here’s an idea of what an 11-day trip to both Martín Pescador Lodge and Rio Palena Lodge might look like for maximum time on the water.
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Arrival at Martín Pescador Lodge
After landing in Chaitén, your lodge team will drive you to Martín Pescador’s northern location on Río Yelcho
Fish from Our Northern Location
Eat breakfast, then jet boat to work the banks of Río Yelcho, throw dragonflies on Lago Yelcho, and have lunch and fish the Futa
Dining and Lodge Life
Have après, dinner, and a traditional asado BBQ outside back at the lodge
Transfer to Our Southern Location
On day four, your lodge team will handle your luggage transfer to our sister location on Río Rosselot while you fish your way south
More Fishing from Our Second Lodge
Fish Río Pico, Río Rosselot, Lago Rosselot, and other wilderness rivers with consistent dry fly action via jet boat, cataraft, and Panga
Transfer to Rio Palena Lodge
On day eight, your team will drive you to Rio Palena Lodge for the final portion of your itinerary
Heli-Fish and Explore
Spend a few days fishing and exploring Patagonia from our onsite helipad. Float the Palena, heli to the Tigre to cast to brookies, and more
Dining and Wellness at Rio Palena Lodge
Enjoy chef-made Chilean meals and local ingredients, along with wood-burning hot tubs and a sauna that overlook the river
Eleven’s Fly Fishing Lodges in Chile
Meet Our Team
Knowledgeable Experts with Lifelong Passion
Our expert guide team is with you every step of the way, from learning your goals, to guiding you to the region’s most productive wilderness water. They’ll become quick friends as they show you Patagonia’s best.
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.
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