Fly fish the Rio Gallegos in Santa Cruz Provence, Patagonia, Argentina for trophy sea run brown trout. Staying at the beautiful Bella Vista Lodge and fishing 55 km's of private water.

Fishing on the Rio Gallegos is often with 2 handed spey rods and if you have not tried this style of fly fishing previously then this river presents the perfect opportunity. Equipment and instruction provided as required at no additional charge. Otherwise a single handed 7 or 8 weight rod in a 9 or 10 foot length is ideal.

The Rio Gallegos is a large, picturesque river with excellent pools and structure that provide interesting fly fishing. There is a good run of brown trout from the ocean and the average size of the fish is very large, 10 lb or so, and trophies are landed every year.

The Rio Gallegos Chico is a small charming spring creek with huge character that flows into the main river on the Estancia's Eastern boundary. Abundant weed growth and rich aquatic food combine to make this one of the World's most exceptional dry fly fisheries.

The Bella Vista Lodge comprises 5 en suite bedrooms and allows a maximum of 6 guests, a comfortable living room, a large wading room and spacious complimentary bar, fully stocked with local and imported spirits, to toast the catch of the day. Lamb and beef raised on the Farm ensure quality ingredients on which the Chef bases an array of delicious, traditional Argentine specialties. Carefully selected wines compliment his mouth-watering menus.

For further reading regarding our recent stay at Bella Vista click here.
My first sea trout at Bella Vista was 20 lb's and 86cm. There is a photo of Nacho showing off this fish in issue 61 of the Fly Life magazine.

Contact us to find out more about the fishing on offer at Bella Vista or visit www.nervouswaters.com.au

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