Explore the far south of Chilean Patagonia with Sebastián Fernández, guide with over 20 years of experiencem - this operation is built on flexibility, technical fly fishing, and reading the water. Rather than sticking to a rigid formula, every day is tailored to the angler’s skill level, the wind, and the rhythm of the river.
Whether you are delicately casting dry flies on small, technical waters near Punta Arenas, swinging a two-handed Spey rod for powerful Chinook salmon on the Río Serrano, or targeting resident brown trout in the unpredictable but rewarding landscape of Tierra del Fuego, the focus is on a highly personalized, close-up experience. With a strict limit of two anglers per guide, Chris caters to everyone - from complete beginners wanting to learn, to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their presentation.
Waters
Punta Arenas Area
The most versatile area, featuring small to medium - sized rivers located about 1.5 hours from town. Ideal for technical, single-hand dry fly fishing for resident brown and brook trout, as well as two-handed Spey fishing for sea-run brown trout entering from the coast.
Puerto Natales & Torres del Paine
The starting point for big-water fishing on the powerful Río Serrano. This area is dedicated primarily to migratory fish, specifically targeting massive Chinook salmon during the summer months with two-handed Spey setups.
Tierra del Fuego
Located about 4 hours from Punta Arenas, this legendary island offers exceptional, albeit unpredictable, fishing for resident brown trout. Due to the travel distance, fishing here is structured as multi-day programs with arrival and departure half-days on the water.
What you fish for
Brown Trout
Found primarily near Punta Arenas and Tierra del Fuego. Averages around 800 g (15–16 inches), targeted on single-hand rods with dry flies (like Fat…
Sea-run Brown Trout
Targeted mainly around Punta Arenas with Spey gear. Averages 3–4 kg, with XL fish reaching 5–7 kg. Best targeted early in the season (through…
Brook Trout
Found in the Punta Arenas area. Similar in size to resident browns (topping out around 20–22 inches / 2 kg) and primarily targeted using streamers…
Coho Salmon
Available in several rivers during the late season (March to April). Averaging 3–5 kg, though highly dependent on rainfall and river levels.
Mackerel
The main attraction in Puerto Natales (Río Serrano). Averaging 10–15 kg, these powerful fish are targeted using two-handed Spey setups. The prime…
Chile · Aysén / Coyhaique