Fly Fishing – Río Maullín & Lagos
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Fly Fishing – Río Maullín & Lagos

1 day (full day)
All levels
1–4 people

Overview

The Lakes Region of southern Chile is one of the last great wild trout destinations on earth. Río Maullín, born from the crystal-clear waters of Lago Llanquihue at the foot of Volcán Osorno, is a world-class spring creek teeming with large rainbow and brown trout year-round. Your Vertic guide will take you to stretches of river that see fewer than a handful of anglers per season. Wade quietly through native forest, read the water, and present your fly to rising fish. Whether you've never held a fly rod or you're a seasoned angler chasing trophy fish, this is a day that connects you with Chilean Patagonia at its most intimate.

Highlights

Fish Río Maullín — a world-class spring creek born from Lago Llanquihue
Target wild rainbow and brown trout in remote, pristine stretches
CAEC-certified bilingual guide (Spanish/English) with 10+ years on these rivers
Full equipment provided: Sage rods, Scientific Anglers lines, hand-tied local flies
Streamside BBQ lunch with Chilean wine included
Backdrop of Volcán Osorno and native Patagonian forest

Itinerary

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Day 1: Early Morning Pickup & River Briefing

Your guide picks you up in Puerto Varas or Puerto Montt at 7:30am. En route to the river, he covers casting technique, local entomology (what the fish are eating), and reading the water. Beginners get a 20-minute casting clinic before entering the river.

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Day 2: Morning Session – Maullín Upper Reaches

Wade into the upper stretches of Río Maullín — clear, cold, and loaded with fish. Dry fly and nymph fishing in pools and riffles surrounded by native arrayán and coigüe forest. Your guide is always at your side.

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Day 3: Streamside Lunch

Mid-day break on the riverbank. Your guide lights the parrilla (Chilean BBQ): chorizo, seasonal vegetables, bread, and a glass of Chilean red wine. Rest, compare notes, and enjoy the Patagonian silence.

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Day 4: Afternoon Session – Lower Pools & Return

Move downstream to the deeper pools where trophy browns hold in shade. Fish until 5pm, then transfer back to Puerto Varas. Your Vertic digital album with the day's best photos is shared with you that evening.

Starting fromFrom $450
Best Season
Spring (Oct-Dec), Summer (Dec-Mar), Autumn (Mar-Apr)
Group Size
1–4 people

What's Included

  • Full-day certified bilingual guide
  • All fly fishing equipment (rods, reels, waders, boots, flies)
  • Chilean fishing license (Tarjeta de Pesca)
  • Round-trip transfer from Puerto Montt / Puerto Varas
  • Streamside BBQ lunch + non-alcoholic beverages
  • Catch & release instruction and coaching for beginners
  • Vertic digital photo album of the day

Not Included

  • International or domestic flights
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Alcoholic beverages beyond house supply
  • Gratuities
  • Additional nights or accommodation