During our winter months in the Northern Hemisphere, why not make it summer and experience outstanding and varied trout fishing in the most peaceful, beautiful and hospitable country in the Southern Hemisphere — Chile. Fishing resources here are rich indeed, with acrobatic rainbows, resident browns, brook trout and steelhead available during the long November-April season.

Our outfitter in Chile is American-owned Southern Chile Expeditions. We know their rivers very well, and we can assure you that while you are with SCE, you will be in extremely capable and caring hands. SCE’s approach is unique in Chile, or anywhere in South America for that matter. They have invested in a variety of specialized boats to match specific water types. This means you fish from the most productive platforms on all waters and in all conditions during the season.

On any givern day in Chile, anglers might cast to rainbow, brown, brook and steelhead trout.

For drift fishing, you will use Catarafts. Based on two 24"inflatable tubes and a rowing frame, Catarafts allow you to stay over fish in super-productive runs with currents that would normally make it impossible to fish in a standard drift boat. AIRE and Achilles inflatables, Wooldridge and Yamaha jet sleds and 18-foot Lund Alaskans round out the fleet. Of course, float tubes and walk/wade trips are offered for those who enjoy fishing in this manner. Their fleet of fishing vessels sets SCE apart from all other fly-fishing operators, as does the fact that their guides all have at least 8 years of professional experience.

When you travel halfway around the world, you want every aspect of your trip to be the best. SCE’s two luxurious lodges are dedicated to providing the best — in the unspoiled magnificence of fabled Patagonia.

Trout fishing and fine dining in the shadow of Osorno volcano.

Please click on “The Fishing,” “Slide Show,” etc. in the tan navigation bar immediately above — these pages contain much more detailed information and lots of photos to better acquaint you with the programs.