South of the Chilean lake district
Futaleufu is a stand alone fishery that we have access to. The freestone
giant grows healthy stocks of rainbow and brown trout that are fed
by abundant hatches of mayfly, caddis and stoneflies. A heavy resident
stock of fish and great hatches combined with classic fly water
make the Futaleufu a trout fisherman´s paradise.
Average rainbows and browns are in the 14"-16" class
but much larger fish are caught regularly. There´s even the
occasional sea-run fish, guaranteed to put a bend in your rod! In
truth though, whilst the chance of a big fish is a daily occurrence,
it's hard to be totally focused on the fishing in a place this special.
There's a magic in the valley that transcends mere fishing. Futaleufu
is a place to re-charge your batteries, to feel your spirits soar.
The lodges inaccessibility through the Valle de las Escalas make
this part of the river unique, lazy horseback trails wind down to
the rivers edge, a riot of Lupins and other wild flowers, no engines
pollute the river here chemically or audibly and time appears to
have stood still. Futa Lodge stands sentinel on the river bank wishing
you well on your daily fishing foray, its lights twinkling a greeting
in the evening as you return from the river.
Since the mid -eighties Futa Lodge has welcomed the greatest names
in fishing, from Lefty Kreh and Mel Kreiger to Lee and Joan Wulff.
The reason they came is the same now as it always has been, Futa
represents the best of Chilean fishing, hospitality, accommodations,
guiding and service.
The Fishing
Futa Lodge fishes primarily for Brown and Rainbow trout, with dry
and wet flies in the Futaleufu river itself. The lodge also fishes
neighboring tributaries and lakes which are mostly populated by
Browns and Rainbows.
Other species occasionally encountered in the Futaleufu and Espolon
rivers include Chinook, Silver & Atlantic Salmon, Sea-run Brown
Trout and Steelhead. During a full week stay, anglers can visit
different waters each day.
Easy access to some of the prime water on the Futaleufu river from
right in front of the lodge. Great wade and drift boat fishing.
Superb Dry fly and Streamer fishing. Varied fishing program taking
in local tributaries and Lakes.
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