Villa la Angostura

We can find this amazing and loved place in the heart of the lakes of the National Park Nahuel Huapi and it is located at 870 metres over the level of the sea, it is placed this little nice town of 5,700 inhabitants, which has built its hotels, huts and inns near the coast of the lakes Nahuel Huapi and the river called correntoso giving the place excellent conditions to the practice of nautic activities such as wind surf a sails.
The trekking gives you the opportunity to enter in contact with nature, green grass, walking across rivers and streams that lay across ancient forests of cipres, alerces and cohihues. A place worth seeing is the forest of Arrayanes, located on the southeast of the Quetrihue Peninsula, final end to the visit to the village. It is considered one of the most  natural curiosity of the world.

Just like a miracle. Its estrategical location together with its smart turistic infraestracture make Villa La Angostura an ideal place to Know. Its beaty and peacefulness asure you different holidays within two majestuous National Parks: Los Arrayanes and Nahuel Huapi. As we told you, also the fishing as a sport has become very important due to the big fish you can obtain in the mouth of the Correntoso river, Rayintuco stream and La Estrada, while the north part of the lake Nahuel Huapi join the amateur to the sport of fishing in boats.

"...DESTINATION: North Patagonia , Junín de los Andes, Neuquén

» General Information:
Strategically located, Junin de los Andes is very close to the rivers Chimehuin, Malleo, Quilquihue, Caleufu, Aluminé, Collon Cura and Limay and the amazing lakes Huechulafquen, Tromen, Paimún, among others. These well-known rivers and lakes are home to a great number of Rainbow, Brown and Fontinalis Trout and Land Locked Salmon, weighing up to 8 pounds. The waters are crystal clear and offer dozens of miles for wading or floating without other anglers around. Our fishing program can be tailor-made to fit the needs and wishes of each angler. Our head guide, with his long career and vast experience as fishing guide, is able to combine the rivers and the lakes so that you can wade and/or float them in search of the best results. The accommodation is at a modern and comfortable Lodge, which offers many facilities and amenities to make your stay memorable.

» Package:
The program includes accommodation at the lodge in comfortable rooms with private bathroom, breakfast served "country" style, transfer to the different rivers and lakes in the area by 4x4 vehicles, one-night camping. Lunch and dinner. Typical program:
Day 1 - Reception at the airport in Chapelco and transfer to the Lodge. In the afternoon, wading the low section of the Malleo river. Dinner at the lodge.
Day 2 - Fishing the upper section of the Malleo river. Shore lunch and dinner at the Lodge.
Days 3 & 4 - Float trip and night-over. Fishing the Caleufu river or the Chimehuin and Collon Cura rivers, depending on the conditions of the first river. Shore lunch and dinner at the campsite. Accommodation in comfortable tents.
Day 5 - Fishing the Lake Huechulafquen. Rainbow trout are caught on dry fly. Shore lunch and dinner at the Lodge.

» Accommodation:
Built with wood and rock obtained from the nearby mountains, the Lodge offers excellent bedrooms with private bathroom, lobby and fine tasteful decoration. All the bedrooms are provided with Internet wireless connection, telephone, and mini-fridge. The Lodge serves a country-style breakfast. It also has a Fly Shop with accessories and equipment necessary for fishing the area, swimming pool and solarium.

» Tackle and Equipment:
The number of the rod depends on the size of the river, the conditions of each spot and, of course, the personal tastes. To fish little streams or medium rivers, the average would be from #3 with floating line to a #6, with floating line plus Shooting IV or a Teeny line. In bigger rivers carrying more water, such as the Limay or the Collon Cura, you should add a #7 or 8 with a good Shooting Head lV.
Flies: Wooky Bugger, black and olive (from size # 4 to 10); Rabbits, cinnamon and black (size #2 to 8); Matukas, green and olive (size #8 to 12); Blonde, white (size #2 to 6); Cone Head Marabou Muddler, brown and white (size #2 to 8)
Nymphs: Prince (size # 10 to 14); Hare´s Ear, natural and black (size #10 to 16); Soft Hackle, cinnamon and black (size # 8 to 14); Kauffman´s Stone black (size # 6 to 10); Montana (size # 8 to 14).
Dry Flies: Adams (size # 10 to 16), Elk Hair Cádiz, natural and black (from sizes # 10 to16); Red Humpy (sizes # 10 to 14), Blak Gnat (size # 12 to16), Goddard Cáddis, natural (size # 10 to 14) and Irresistible (size # 12 to 16).

Other important accessories to bring are: polarized sunglasses, a cap, sunblock, neck handkerchief, wading jacket, waders and polar clothes..." Fuente: www.flyfishingcaribe.com