Patagonia River Guides TRES VALLES

Rio Pico, Chabut Province, Argentina
PRG operates in three separate and distinct regions: the Esquel and Los Alerces National Park Area (Trevelin); The Rio Pico Area (Tres Valles Lodge); and the San Martin and Junin del los Andes Area (PRG North). PRG has unique lodges in each area and extensive fly-fishing programs covering almost all of the trout regions of Argentina. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FOCUSING STRICTLY ON PRG’S LODGE AT TRES VALLES.

Patagonia River Guides TRES VALLES

Rio Pico, Chabut Province, Argentina
PRG operates in three separate and distinct regions: the Esquel and Los Alerces National Park Area (Trevelin); The Rio Pico Area (Tres Valles Lodge); and the San Martin and Junin del los Andes Area (PRG North). PRG has unique lodges in each area and extensive fly-fishing programs covering almost all of the trout regions of Argentina. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FOCUSING STRICTLY ON PRG’S LODGE AT TRES VALLES.

Patagonia River Guides TRES VALLES

Rio Pico, Chabut Province, Argentina
PRG operates in three separate and distinct regions: the Esquel and Los Alerces National Park Area (Trevelin); The Rio Pico Area (Tres Valles Lodge); and the San Martin and Junin del los Andes Area (PRG North). PRG has unique lodges in each area and extensive fly-fishing programs covering almost all of the trout regions of Argentina. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS FOCUSING STRICTLY ON PRG’S LODGE AT TRES VALLES.
Fishing
Accommodations
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When To Go
Non-Angling
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Destination Description

PRG has been offering exceptional expedition-style trips to the Rio Pico region in combination with other PRG programs for over a dozen years. While Rio Pico has historically provided lodging with less luxury and comfort, PRG at Rio Pico now operates the new Tres Valles Lodge – a beautiful facility up to the higher standards of anglers familiar with Trevelin and the estancias up north. In addition to upscale accommodations, Tres Valles has also brought miles of private water including Las Pampas River, Arroyo Negro, and Lake Ness. Tres Valles can be combined with other PRG programs with a stay as short as three nights, but should definitely be considered a stand alone program accommodating anglers with tremendous diversity in waters fished for a week+.

There is not a paved road in the entire region and anglers often have to ford rivers and open several gates on the way to remote fishing locations. PRG’s professional guides, some of them that grew up fishing the region, are well equipped to fish in the isolated region and all have rugged 4×4 trucks, inflatable rafts with custom-designed fishing frames, and years of experience in negotiating the terrain.

Quick Facts

Location: Rio Pico, Chabut Province, Argentina

Species:  Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout

Seasonality: November - May

Rates:  $7,700 Per Person for 7 Nights / 6 Days (shorter stays available)

Contact Us

Reach out to our team in the travel department to learn more about our experiences at PRG Tres Valles.

Phone: (888) 824-5420 or (214) 219-2500
Email: travel@tailwatersflyfishing.com

FISHING

PRG’s Rio Pico fishing program combines quite possibly the best lake fishing in all of Patagonia with exciting spring creek and small stream fishing. Both rainbow and brown trout, averaging six pounds and exceeding twenty pounds, can be targeted on one of the area’s many productive lakes, and often times these “hogs” can be landed on large dry flies.

Unlike other locations such as Jurassic Lake, Rio Pico offers a diverse valley with more than a dozen productive lakes, each with its own distinct character. Guests could fish for an entire week never touching the same lake twice. What’s more, the area also offers not only trophy rainbows, but also brown trout and brook trout. No other stillwater destination offers the beauty, variety, or productivity of the Rio Pico. Guests may also choose daily between one of several wade fishing adventures for trout averaging sixteen to twenty inches. It is necessary to walk or hike to the best sections of area streams, but those willing to explore will encounter some of Argentina’s best-kept secrets.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Tres Valles Lodge offers guests first-class accommodations, excellent service, and fine meals in the Rio Pico Area. Tres Valles is a beautiful mountain lodge offering four spacious double suites, each with private baths and private deck overlooking the spectacular Desnudo Mountain.

The six-thousand square foot lodge is intimate but spacious and distributed on two levels with a living room on each level, library, full bar, two dining areas, mudroom, large outside deck, barbeque pit, and two large fireplaces. As remote and private as the lodge is, it still offers guests both fixed phone and wi-fi, a luxury that guests have never enjoyed in Rio Pico before. Tres Valles also offers a professional kitchen preparing delicious gourmet meals along with traditional asados and barbeques showcasing grass-fed estancia beef and lamb. Guillermina and Simon Madero take pride in all aspects of the estancia and lodge management, ensuring guests enjoy an amazing lodging and fishing experience while staying in Rio Pico.

TRAVEL

Guests travel to Buenos Aires via direct overnight flight from several U.S. cities including New York, Miami, Houston, and Dallas/Ft. Worth International airports — arriving into Buenos Aires the following morning.

Guests traveling straight through then gather their luggage, clear customs, and are met by a driver who transfers the group across town to the Domestic Airport (AEP) for the flight to Esquel (EQS) aboard Aerolineas Argentinas. Most travelers elect to spend the day and evening in Buenos Aires prior to departing for Patagonia the following morning. If you have the time, B.A.’s nightlife, restaurants, museums, culture, and shopping are well worth the effort. This is a great way to break up the two legs of the journey, do some sightseeing, and recharge your batteries.

Tailwaters uses a very reliable local travel agent and concierge who lends a hand with domestic airfare as well as customs assistance and chauffeur service that provides ground transfers, hotel reservations and local activities for all our clients in Buenos Aires. Upon arrival in Patagonia, all PRG groups are met by a representative from Patagonia River Guides and transferred approximately three hours to Tres Valles.

WHEN TO GO / SEASONALITY

Tres Valles’ season is November 1 - mid May.

There really is no “best time” to go - just nuances with weather to consider. The fishing season officially opens in Argentine Patagonia on November 1st. November has a springtime feel to it with snow still on the mountains and the wildflowers blooming.

December should be considered a prime South American summer month for anglers, and oftentimes the rivers are in the best shape of the season.

Summer (January - mid March) is the most popular season for fishing and tourism in Patagonia. Kids are on vacation and tourists abound. The weather is the best this time of the year with the warmest temperatures.

Fall (March 15 - May) is the favorite of many anglers, and it is a great time to visit Patagonia. Summer tourist traffic drops off completely and anglers once again have a vast wilderness to themselves with autumn leaves changing and cooler temperatures.

NON-ANGLING ACTIVITIES

Patagonia River Guides has a great deal to offer in addition to world-class fly fishing. Non-fishing guests or those who simply want to take a day off from fishing can enjoy relaxing around the lodge or choose from a variety of guided activities including: walking, hiking, or biking in or around Patagonia’s national parks, horseback riding on one of the area estancias, bird watching with an ornithologist, massage and holistic healing activities with professional therapist, whitewater rafting or scenic float trips, area cultural tours, shopping for local arts, crafts and gifts, visits across the border to Chile, and on-site cooking classes. Non-fishers are just as important as the fishermen and a complete itinerary will be prepared with as few or as many activities as the non-fisher would like. Please contact us for a complete schedule and options for non-fishing programs.

2023 Rates

Lodging / FishingPricing
7 Nights / 6 Days$7,700 per person
6 Nights / 5 Days$6,600 per person
5 Nights / 4 Days$5,500 per person
4 Nights / 3 Days$4,750 per person

TRANSFERS TO BARILOCHE (FROM ESQUEL):

$350-$600/car (2-3 passengers)

$600 – $800/van (4+ passengers)

Charter Flights Possible from Esquel and San Martin (ask for quote)

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • All Meals
  • House Drinks
  • Local Transportation
  • Professional Guide
  • Assistant Guide
  • Private Water Fees
  • Fishing License
  • All Flies, Terminal Tackle, and Loaner Equipment such as: Winston Rods, Simms Waders, Simms Wading Boots, and Abel Reels with Lines.

What's Not Included

  • Airfare to Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Meals, Lodging and other expenses in Buenos Aires
  • Airfare to/from Esquel, Argentina from Buenos Aires with Aerolineas
  • Guide and Staff Gratuities
  • Specialty liquors & Cigars
  • Airport Departure Taxes
  • Overweight baggage expenses
  • Items of personal nature such as telephone calls
  • Laundry service
  • Ground transfers to/ from the Bariloche Airport if applicable
  • Cast and Blast trips do not include guns, shells, or licenses

Terms & Conditions

Tailwaters Travel must adhere to the cancellation policies of the guides, outfitters and lodges which it represents. Patagonia River Guides’ policy follows: A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to secure all reservations. Final balance is due 90 days prior to departure. All deposits are non-refundable unless clients can be replaced. Full payment may be transferred to another guest for original dates. PRG reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $500 per person for date changes after initial reservation has been made. No credits or refunds are given for fishing time lost due to inclement weather. Refunds of deposits/payments made on credit cards will be charged a 3.5% service charge to fully compensate Tailwaters Travel for all bank charges incurred. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgement that registrant has read and accepts the cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses.

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