Fundo el Salto

Fundo el Salto Lodge is nestled in 85 acres of native forest on the lower slope of snow-capped Osorno Volcano, across from the falls of the Upper Petrohue, in Chile's magnificent Lake District. The lodge is close to spectacular fisheries. The Rio Petrohue is a smooth flowing, freestone river bounded by sandbars and gravel banks. In custom-made wooden McKenzie-style drift boats or inflatable boats, this river is both floated and waded in several day-long sections. While small flies hatch on the Petrohue each evening, the primary food source for abundant wild brown trout and strong, brightly hued Rainbows is the pancora (crayfish) that are native to the river.

There are several other productive, pristine, freestone rivers in remote Andean valleys within driving distance from the lodge. Additionally, the lodge has a beautiful private spring creek where large rainbows and browns cruise in slow moving, gin-clear water. On any day, at any time, you will have the chance to hook a very large trout. Small runs of sea-run brown trout as well as Atlantic and King salmon afford the opportunity for some very exciting action. Rods and reels can be rented at the lodge and flies are available for purchase.

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Fundo el Salto

Fundo el Salto

Cost: 4 night/3 day (minimum stay): $2,800*

Location: Upper Petrohue in Chiles Lake District.
Season: Mid November – mid April
Single Supplement: Yes.
Bedrooms: 5
Tackle hire: Yes

Included:
Lodging in double rooms with private bathroom; professional bilingual guide per two anglers; all program transfers in spacious private vehicles; all meals including beverages, beer and wine; one guided excursion per day; use of boats, horses, bicycles and 4WD vehicles according to program.

Not included:
Air fare; lodging and transfers prior to or after program; use of fishing gear and flies; Fishing license; items of a personal nature such as telephone, laundry, Internet, gratuities; and other items not specifically mentioned as included.

*Please contact us for current prices.

Fundo el Salto

Time difference
GMT -4 hrs

Flight Time from the UK
London - Madrid: 2 hrs 20 mins
Madrid - Santiago: 13 hrs 45 mins

Internal Flights
Santiago - Puerto Montt: 1 hr 30 mins
Santiago - Coyhaique: 3 hrs 10 mins
Puerto Montt - Coyhaique: 1 hr

Visa Requirements for UK Citizens
None

Season to Travel
December - April

Species
Rainbow and brown trout primarily; king, silver and Atlantic salmon, steelhead and char.

Tackle and Kit
9ft single-handed 5-8 weight rods. Lines to include floating to fast sink tip, 2-10lb leaders, flies, chest waders, wading jacket, polarised sunglasses.

Clothing
The weather can be changeable, so be prepared for all conditions especially the wind and rain. We would recommend layered comfortable clothing that can be added to, or shed, depending on the prevailing conditions and high quality rain gear for brief but intense coastal showers.

Fundo el Salto