Plan your Patagonia trip

Mid-October through May. Peak is January–March (especially February) — those weeks usually fill first, often through mid-March. Early season (mid-October, November, early December) can be excellent fishing. Mid-November to mid-December sometimes costs less, but weather is more hit-or-miss. Tell us the month you want and we’ll be straight with you.

No. Magic Waters works with some of the best guides in Chilean Patagonia — patient with first-timers, sharp with experienced anglers after trophy browns. They meet you where you are.

Guiding, lodge stay, meals, and transfers for your lodge week — Magic Waters Lodge, River of Dreams, Baker, or a combo. Equipment is covered too: fly rods, reels, waders, boots, and the terminal tackle you need on the water. You’ll get the full package list for your exact dates when you inquire.

Fly to Santiago (SCL), then to Balmaceda (BBA). Magic Waters is about 50 minutes from the airport. Baker is farther south. River of Dreams is horse or helicopter access. We’ll walk you through the trip plan with your dates.

Yes. Wild Patagonia trout are handled with care — photos, gentle release, back in the water quickly. That’s the standard on Magic Waters waters.

For January–March — especially February — book early. Peak weeks go first. Early season is the best chance for a deal and more open dates, often with less lead time. Reach out as soon as you know your month.

Wild brown trout and rainbow trout across rivers, spring creeks, and lakes in the Coyhaique / Aysén region.

Magic Waters Lodge and Patagonia Baker Lodge are $8,000 per person per week. River of Dreams Basecamp is $8,500 per person per week. All rates are all-inclusive Sunday–Saturday once you arrive in the area. Exact inclusions are confirmed when you inquire.