Skip to content

Exclusive Weeks Las Buitreras Lodge Argentina Sea Trout Fishing Rio Gallegos

Customer Rating 89%
Tour Code ARG010

Sea Trout Fly Fishing

If you are a single angler or just looking to travel in a group with like-minded people, then our exclusive weeks Sea Trout fishing holiday to Las Buitreras Lodge in Argentina is designed for you. Each year we have exclusive peak weeks at this lodge just for Sportquest Holidays customers. This world-famous destination offers an unparalleled fishing trip, unlike any other. The catch statistics for size and numbers on both the Rio Gallegos River and the Rio Grande rivers are very similar. The main difference between them is if you like more technical fishing, the Rio Gallegos is an absolute dream to fish. 

On these exclusive Sea trout trips, we manage the Sea Run Brown Trout fishing so that all 12 customers fish in solitude for unpressured fish on 25 private miles of both banks of the Rio Gallegos River. We run a guide and beat rotation to ensure that all 50 named pools are well-rested, and you get the chance to learn from each professional, bilingual guide. This fishing is exciting and varied, with excellent fly water that will reward you for approaching it with respect and understanding. It certainly is an exciting river to fish with pools ranging from deep stony runs to cut banks. Plus, as the Rio Gallegos River is relatively shallow, it makes for easy wading and eliminating the need for fast sinking lines.

If the real Sea Trout fishing Argentina experience is what you are looking for combined with like-minded anglers on a exclusive group trip, then look no further.

THE RIO GALLEGOS SEA TROUT

As the Rio Gallegos River is shallow and easy to wade in the central parts, although it is a more technical river to fish, this is part of the pleasure as it is even more rewarding than just fishing the same deep pool for a whole session. An estimated 70-90,000 Sea Trout return to the Rio Gallegos every year and spread out over 300 km of water. Therefore, these fish are less concentrated than on the more famous, deeper and considerably shorter Rio Grande in Tierra del Fuego. However, the sheer numbers and size of fish in this river are outstanding, with fish averaging around 10lb. Still, with every cast, there is the opportunity to hook one of Patagonia’s explosive Sea Trout that do reach 30lbs.

Fly fishing for Sea Trout on the Rio Gallegos demands a quitter approach than others, using small nymphs, light tippets, floating or intermediate lines, and single-handed or switch rods. The better and more discrete the presentation an angler can make, the more fish you will catch. The broader sections of the river will require longer and more powerful spey rods to cast and control a long line. However, you still need to have a careful approach; therefore, wading is discouraged or kept to a bare minimum.

A TYPICAL DAY FISHING LAS BUITRERAS

All anglers will fish in pairs and fish with one guide on a rotation system, where you fish two sessions per day, one in the morning and again in the evening. This allows for the main meal of the day to be taken back at the lodge around lunchtime and allows you time for a good needed siesta afterwards. However, for those still with an abundance of energy, the home bridge pool can be fished during the rest period. After an excellent rest period, you will then depart in the early evening and fish into the dark before returning to the lodge for more welcoming drinks and food. As mentioned in each fishing session, you will fish a zone with a guide who stays in that zone all week, and then in the next session, you move up one zone. This rotation system means that everyone gets to fish in each zone in both a morning and evening session, plus they get to fish with every guide twice during your week.

Las Buitreras Lodge is home to the most prolific Sea Trout Fishing Argentina on the Rio Gallegos River. Most pools can be covered with a one-handed rod; however, a two-hander is often useful when conditions are windy or dictate larger flies’ use. The wind can be powerful in this section of Patagonia; believe it or not, this is a good thing! The prevailing wind is westerly and blows down the river allowing huge casts. The wind helps by keeping the surface is broken, which dulls the amount of light in the river and makes lots of surface noise, enabling anglers to take large, normally wary Seatrout throughout even the brightest days. Usually, the wind calms down as the sun drops in the evening.

GUIDING AT LAS BUITRERAS LODGE

The Las Buitreras bilingual guide staff are some of the most talented casters and instructors in Argentina. They are loyal to Las Buitreras and work as a collective unit with no competition amongst each other. The long-standing team are as knowledgeable as they are friendly and equally hard-working. Crucially they know their stretch of the river backwards.

Guiding based on two anglers per guide on each zone, the zone and the guide rotation system are a significant advantage to the customers because they allow each guide to know exactly what is happening on his beat during a particular week. At the start of every week, the guides swap beats and brief each other on how their beat is fishing. This is unquestionably a key component in the lodge’s success and another reason customers return each year.

If you would like to see how good guiding and fishing is watch our YouTube videos on Las Buitreras

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT

The season on the Rio Gallegos starts in late October as the Sea Trout begin to enter the river in small numbers. However, for the travelling angler, fishing starts typically at the end of December. This is when considerable and reliable numbers of Sea Trout begin to enter the system. January, February and March are peak months for fresh, bright chrome Sea Trout. We open for customers to fish right up to the middle of April, after which you will start to see spawning beds in the middle to upper portions of the Rio Gallegos. Around the 1st May, Sea Trout are also spawning in the Penitente and Ruebens, two tributaries to the Rio Gallegos. Therefore at this time of the year, we close the fishing.

CAN I EXTEND MY STAY

A question that gets asked many times is it possible to extend my stay? The simple answer is yes, you can stay at Las Buitreras for as long as you wish; however, the fishing is sold in set weeks. Sportquest also has many additional destinations in Argentina to offer either full or half week add ons. We can arrange for you to fish different rivers for Sea Trout, fish smaller rivers for wild Brown Trout, Chase monster Chinook Salmon and even Golden Dorado fly fishing. Being the UK leading specialist in fishing holidays to Argentina, we can tailor your itinerary to suit. Please feel free to ask, and we will always work something out for just you. View all tours in Argentina

Accommodation

As mentioned, the lodge was purposely built for anglers and offered a perfect blend of luxury and rustic living. The lodge itself is comfortable with a wonderfully welcoming, relaxed and homely atmosphere. There are six twin and two single bedrooms, all with an en-suite bathroom & showers. Although we can accommodate up to 14 guests at a time, we welcome a maximum of 12 fishermen per week; however, this extra space allows us to offer a few more rooms on a single basis. Built around the lodge outside is a large conservatory that serves as the main drying room and changing room. When you arrive at the lodge, you will find your own personal space with your name neatly written on a blackboard above your pegs.

Downstairs in the lodge is an open plan where you and your fellow guests will enjoy all your meals on the huge lodge dining table. There is also a large lounge area with lots of comfortable seating where you will enjoy the late evening snacks and plenty of drinks. This is a great area to relax and unwind after each session and catch up on all the stories of each days fishing from the whole group. 

There is a fly tying bench in the lounge for those who wish to try their hand at a few flies, as there is nothing more rewarding than catching a fish on some you have tied yourself. Those who do not tie flies do not worry; just off the lounge is the main office, and inside, you will find a small tackle shop. The shop has all the flies you could ever wish for on your week, plus it also has a small selection of both fly lines, tippets and ploy leaders. The shop also has a small gift area where you can purchase branded clothing and memento’s to remember your stay.

Outside the lodge, there is plenty of room with rod racks in the gardens to sort your rods at the end of each session. Also, in the garden, there is a spacious courtyard that is protected from the wind, here we have a large fixed outdoor stone grill and terrace for hosting the weekly traditional Argentine assados (BBQ)

The lodge is run on a generator system; the generator is controlled by a timer and is only on at certain times, when it’s time to go fishing and when you return. For in the night time there are energy-efficient lights that work 24hrs per day, so light is always available. For charging electrical devices, it is advisable to bring spare batteries to charge items while you are fishing as there is no generator running overnight.

The lodge has WiFi that is available 24hours per day; please note that the WiFi signal is via a state-of-the-art satellite system; however, it is only suitable for e-mail and chat apps like Facebook and WhatsApp.

FOOD & DRINK

Breakfast and the day’s main meal are served at the dining room table, while the evening finger food is served around the lounge table and chairs. Breakfasts consist of both bowls of cereal, yoghurts, fresh fruit and both freshly cooked bacon and eggs to our own specification. There is also plenty of toast, jams, and orange juice tea/coffee to wash it all down.

The day’s main meal will be served as a three-course lunch lubricated with unlimited amounts of beer or Argentina red wine. Meals are of a very high standard, all cooked by a professional chef, ensuring you enjoy an inspiring range of both Argentinean and continental dishes throughout your week. 

The lodges wine cellar has a fantastic selection of red wine from the Mendoza and San Juan regions. It is also stocked with Cerveza Isenbeck, an outstanding local beer. The lodge can and will cater to any individual dietary needs. Please just inform the house staff manager, who will welcome you on arrival, if there are any food items you either dislike or are allergic to.

In the evenings, when you return from the evening fishing session, finger food of delightful variety will be served. Each night will be a different themed night of food and, again, limitless beer and wine. Which goes a long way to create a homely and welcoming atmosphere for all guests at the end of each day. Just another reason why everyone falls in love with this trip.

Book with confidence

We have worked hard to be able to provide you with the best prices possible. If you are quoted a lower price we will endeavour to beat it.
>
We take the stress out of the holiday planning process. All of our holidays include flights, transfer and accommodation making booking a holiday simple.
All our destinations our meticulously researched by our expert team, who take pride in planning and tailoring your holiday to your exact needs.
We are ATOL protected. This means you have the financial security on your holiday when booking through Sportquest Holidays.
When your trip benefits others, you gain too. All our trips support communities and preserve nature - which helps you get closer to both. So when you travel with us, everyone wins.
Covid-19 Promise
We recognise that flexibility is important when booking a holiday. Our Covid-19 promise provides an unprecedented level of flexibility.

Itinerary

TAILOR-MADE HOLIDAYS

Although the fishing days are fixed, the below itinerary is still flexible should you require additional free days to explore at the beginning or end of your holiday; we can tailor this itinerary to suit you personally. Feel free to talk to our travel consultants who can explain all options available.

Travel Days

Please note that depending on what international airport you depart from, travel to this destination may involve an overnight flight and/or an overnight hotel.

Once flights are available, your itinerary will be finalised.

Day 1:

Depart Any international Airport (See Details)

Arrive Buenos Aires

Transfer from the airport to Buenos Aires Hotel

On arrival in Buenos Aires, take a taxi (Not Included) to your hotel.

The remainder of the day is free to relax and explore this beautiful city.

Overnight Accommodation: Buenos Aires Standard Hotel in a twin room on a bed & breakfast basis

Day 2:

Transfer from Buenos Aires Hotel to Internal Airport

Subject to your domestic flight times, allow enough time to take a taxi (Not Included) to the internal airport for your domestic flights.

Aim to arrive at the airport no later than 2 hours before departure.

Depart Buenos Aires

Arrive El Calafate

Transfer from El Calafate Airport to Las Buitreras Lodge

On arrival at El Calafate airport, you will be met and transferred to the lodge (around 4 hours drive).

Once at the lodge, you will be shown to your rooms, and the rest of the day is yours to either relax or, if you prefer, set up all your rods ready for the week ahead.

Overnight Accommodation: Las Buitreras Lodge in a twin room on a full board basis

Days 3 to 4: Fishing Days

On your first two fishing days, you’ll be paired up with your fishing partner and will fish together throughout the trip. The fishing days are around ten hours long, split into morning and evening sessions. The river is divided into six zones; during each session, you will fish a different section of the river. Each of our guides remains in the same zone all week. This rotation system means every angler gets to fish each zone during a morning and evening session, along with a session with every guide.

Overnight Accommodation: Las Buitreras Lodge in a twin room on a full board basis

Days 5 to 6: Fishing Days

On your third and fourth fishing day, you’ll enjoy more fishing on the famous Rio Gallegos River for the hard-fighting Sea Trout that reside within it. The fishing on the river is either with double-handed or single-handed rods, depending on the conditions, like the wind, water levels, and clarity. The wind can be fierce in this region of Patagonia, but believe it or not, this is a good thing. The prevailing wind is westerly and blows down the river, allowing huge casts; it also helps ripple the water’s surface, making the Sea Trout less wary.

Overnight Accommodation: Las Buitreras Lodge in a twin room on a full board basis

Days 7 to 8: Fishing Days

On your final two days of fishing, if you’ve been lucky enough to land a few Sea Trout throughout your week, it may be the time to try for a trophy-sized specimen. The fish in the Rio Gallegos average around 10lb, but with every cast, there is the opportunity to hook one of Patagonia’s explosive Sea Trout that reaches sizes of over 30lbs. A fish of a lifetime if only ever one cast away.

Overnight Accommodation: Las Buitreras Lodge in a twin room on a full board basis

Day 9:

Transfer from Las Buitreras Lodge to El Calafate Airport

Early morning, you will be transferred back to El Calafate airport for your return internal flights. (around 4 hours drive)

Depart El Calafate

Arrive Buenos Aires

Transfer from the airport to Buenos Aires Hotel

On arrival in Buenos Aires, take a taxi (Not Included) to your hotel.

The remainder of the day is free to relax and explore this beautiful city.

Overnight Accommodation: Buenos Aires Standard Hotel in a twin room on a bed & breakfast basis

Day 10:

Transfer from Buenos Aires Hotel to International Airport

Subject to your international flight times, allow enough time to take a taxi (Not Included) to the international airport for your return flights.

Aim to arrive at the airport no later than 3 hours before departure.

Depart Buenos Aires

Arrive Home

Travel Days

Please note that depending on what international airport you wish to return to, travel from this destination may involve an overnight flight and/or an overnight hotel. Once flights are available, your itinerary will be finalised.

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Satisfaction Score 89%

View all reviews

FISHING Seasons

The season runs from December to March.

Sea Trout

Season: November to April
Peak: January to February
Weight: 5lb to 35lb
Average Weight: 14lb

Brown Trout

Season: November to April
Peak: January to March
Weight: 1lb to 6lb
Average Weight: 2lb

Rainbow Trout

Season: November to April
Peak: January to March
Weight: 5lb to 26lb
Average Weight: 12lb

Package Details

Prices from
£9,895
per person

Included

  • All accommodation as per itinerary
  • All meals at the lodge
  • Fishing as per itinerary
  • Fishing licence
  • Fully guided
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Lodge transfers
  • Soft drinks and local alcohol

Excluded

  • Airport transfers
  • Fishing tackle hire
  • Personal holiday insurance
  • Waders and boots
  • Tips
  • Visa

Optional extras

  • Flight upgrades
  • Additional nights in Buenos Aires
  • Single rooms in Buenos Aires
  • Tackle hire $250 per week paid direct to lodge
  • Dorado Fishing add on
  • Steelhead Fishing add on
  • King Salmon Fishing add on

Price Supplements

N/A

View Latest Availability