Northern Patagonia offers some of the best freshwater fly-fishing in the Americas. We recommend starting at the Puelo River in the Andean zone of the Lake District. Tagua Tagua Lake is an angler’s haven where resident Brown and Rainbow Trout reach up to 6kg. Hit the Futaleufú River and Espolón Lake for plentiful salmon between March and May and a surge in trout from November to April.

Every September, anglers from various locales gather in San Carlos at the Rio San Juan to compete for the biggest catch in Nicaragua’s premier fishing tournament. This annual event not only attracts sport fishing enthusiasts but celebrates the ecological significance of the river, encouraging conservation and education. San Carlos plays host to various events relating to the competition at this time, with a gastronomical fair and craft stalls taking over the boardwalk, as well as beauty pageants, parties, and exhibitions hitting the city. 

In the western imagination, they may be the stuff of scary movies, however in the Amazon, piranhas are a valued food source for many communities. Head out on a small boat with your rod, skewered with chicken, at the ready, and watch as the red-bellied fish latch onto the bait. Just don’t forget to keep fingers and toes well out of the way!

This expedition is a journey through the waters of Chile’s remote south aboard The Atmosphere, a state-of-the-art expedition yacht equipped with helicopters, jet boats, and water toys. The adventure begins in Puerto Montt, where guests board the vessel before setting off into the wilderness. Each day presents new opportunities: from kayaking alongside dolphins and sea lions to hiking into remote Andean forests and casting lines in some of the world’s best fly-fishing spots.