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DESTINATION: RIO MANSO, PATAGONIAN ARGENTINA

 

 

Dragon Fly Hatch? Yes, its real and its here!

 

Rio Manso Lodge occupies a very special place amongst the pantheon of Patagonia’s remarkable and legendary fishing destinations.  Located in the secluded southwest corner of Argentina’s oldest national park, 2 million-acre Nahuel Huapi National Park, the lodge sits nestled on the forested slopes of the Andes Mountains, practically immune to the famous winds that are usually found at more exposed areas.  And yet, it gives nothing up by virtue of every rooms unmatched view of majestic Mount Tronador’s perpetually covered snow-capped summit, and the wide variety of fishing and other activities offered here.  The Rio Manso and its interconnected lakes harbor brook, brown and rainbow trout of a size to excite even the most experienced angler. 

Big rivers, small creeks, remote ride-in secret waters, and flats style lake fishing, are all found here.  Perhaps the crown jewel of the lodge’s epic fishing is its fabulous dragon fly hatch, where the promise of a big meal can bring the largest trout clean out of the water.  And at the end of it all, a short ride back to the lodge lets you spend your time fishing and relaxing rather than bouncing along a gravel road. It is exciting, pleasurable angling, topped, possibly by the warmth and attention that only a lodge staff steeped in Argentina’s fabled hospitality can provide.

 

 

Traveling To Rio Manso

 

Flights from the US into Buenos Aires Argentina are best found departing from Atlanta or Houston. United, American and Delta are your best airlines to travel with. The flight from these two cities generally departs between 8:00pm and 11:00pm on your first travel day. You will arrive in Buenos Aires early the next morning. At this point you will clear customs, immigration and collect your luggage. 

As on March of 2022, your domestic flight to San Carlos de Bariloche, the closest airport serving Rio Manso, will be departing from a different airport. A transfer can be booked a head of time, or a night in Buenos Aires can be had in between flights. This domestic flight is best booked on Aerolinas Argentinas. If you are traveling straight through we recommend you give yourself 5 hours from the time you land in BA to your departing flight to Bariloche. 

 

 

What To Expect During Your Week At Rio Manso

 

Our program at Rio Manso Lodge includes 7 nights stay with 6 days of guided fishing. Once you arrive at the lodge all food, drink and alcoholic beverages are included! Guide gratuities, massages and swag from the gift shop are the only extra expenses to plan on. This is your week! If you decide to take a day, or morning off, any activities outside of fishing will also be included. Alternatively, fishing days can be added to a non-fishing package for just $275 per day, per person. You will find the accommodations, the food and drink and staff absolutely top notch. The guides are some of the best in the business and all speak great English. . 

The range of non-fishing activities -  horseback riding, rafting, hiking, birding and kayaking make this lodge especially well-suited for couples and families as well. With so much for guests to do, outstanding service, world-class fishing, and easy access to Patagonia’s best-served airport in nearby Bariloche, it’s no wonder that Rio Manso Lodge is a favorite of visitors from around the world. 

Your days will start with breakfast around 8:00am. With most of the fishing waters so close and accessible from the lodge, you will gear up in waders and boots at the lodge around 9:00am. 

The beautiful and unique water you will fish from Rio Manso lodge includes multiple stretches of the Manso River as well as its many connecting lakes. A few smaller tributary streams are also available for walk wade fishing days. A faster action 6 weight fly rod will be your best tool for fishing large dragon fly dry flies and other large dry fly patterns that the area is so famous for. If the sun is shining, which it usually is, throwing dry flies to actively feeding fish with such a picturesque back drop is a special experience. If a cool or cloudy day is in your forecast be prepared to fish a 7 weight rod with small to medium sized streamers and sink tip fly lines. The eat on a stripped streamer often almost takes the rod out of your hands! 

The fishing season between late November and late January is summer time in the southern hemisphere. Here, so far south, the sun doesn’t set until very late. You will likely have days where you are one more casting until after 7:00pm. But with the lodge so close, you can wrap up your day of fishing and be back at the lodge, showered and eating a late dinner by 8:00pm.  

 

2023 PRIME DATES - Limited trip dates for 2023/2024, for availability and pricing please contact our travel team at 303-794-1104 or email us at Travel@anglersall.com