Oct 2023 - Jurassic Lake Hosted

Since 2012, we have been annually visiting this unique fishery with hosted groups. COVID stopped us in 2020 and 2021 which is going to make our 2023 trip all the more epic. It is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best wild trophy rainbow trout fishery in the world and we can’t wait to to show it to you!

TRIP OVERVIEW

Estancia Laguna Verde is the finest and most complete lodge operation on the world-famous Jurassic Lake (Lake Strobel). Located on the southern coast of this huge Argentine lake, the Estancia offers fishermen the chance to experience some of the largest rainbow trout in the world as well as beautiful, rugged and untouched landscapes in one of the most remote areas of Patagonia. In a part of Patagonia that is considered very distant and removed, this is far and away the finest option for great guides, huge fish, and very comfortable amenities.

Hosted Trip Dates

28th October to 4th November 2023

Meet Your Host

Nick Reygaert is the founder of Gin-Clear Travel. He has carved out a career as a celebrated fly fishing film maker for the last 20 years during which time he has traveled extensively in pursuit of the world's best fly fishing. Nick has been traveling to South America since he first filmed Trout Bum Diaries - Patagonia in 2002! It was during that trip that the whispers of a trophy rainbow trout lake, high in the foothills of the Andes, first emerged. But Nick and his team were unable to locate the mysterious lake. Eight years later, Nick returned and finally got to fish the legendary Jurassic Lake, having the privilege to now share this unique place with hosted groups is a dream come true.

Itinarary

Day 0 : (Oct 27th) Fly to Buenos Aires, gather at airport and catch transfer to hotel

Day 1 : (Oct 28th) Transfer as a group to domestic airport, fly to El Calafate, transfer by car to lodge (5 hours)

Day 2 - Day 8 : (Oct 29th - Nov 3rd) Full days guided fishing

Day 9 : (Nov 4th) Transfer to El Calafate airport, fly to Buenos Aires, stay in hotel (or carry onto Brook Trout Fishing)

Day 10 : (Nov 5th) Fly from Buenos Aires

RATES

7 nights / 6 days fishing = $6,500 (USD) per person sharing

“All fly anglers pray for the day when they have the chance to fish for large trout. At Estancia Laguna Lodge you get that chance every day, and you catch them as well. I’ve never experienced anything like it. I said that I would go back again when I retire, but have found myself re-booking to go back the following year. I would recommend this place to anyone.”

— David Screen, Sydney, Australia

ACCOMMODATIONS

LODGING DETAILS: Estancia Laguna Verde Lodge is strategically located next to the beautiful “Laguna Verde” (Green Lake). The Lodge main building is a typical “Estancia house” accommodating up to 10 anglers per week. It has 7 double bedrooms with comfortable en-suite bathrooms, provided with hot water 24/7, each with 2 single beds. The spacious living room overlooking Laguna Verde is one of the favourite spots in the lodge. Anglers can sip on a cocktail while enjoying, on the 42´ LCD TV set, slide shows of the catches of the day. Satellite TV connection and a DVD player are available for entertainment. A room with a fly tying desk and library are also provided to enjoy when not fishing. There is also a newly built changing room / drying facility located just by the entrance door of the lodge to use before and after fishing.

DINNER: Each night the chef prepares a world class 3-course menu each night. In a friendly atmosphere, visitors can try different types of local appetizers such as goat or sheep cheese, dried hams, dried pork sausages, among others. As the main course, anglers can taste our famous “asados” (barbecues), our traditional Patagonic lamb or our classic homemade pastas, just to name a few. For dessert, apart from having a great variety of fresh fruits we also offer different delicacies specially prepared by our chef. The wine selection for the evening varies according to the planned menu.