Eleven Rio Palena Lodge, set on the banks of its namesake river in Chilean Patagonia, delivers a multifaceted angling experience accompanied by stunning accommodations.
For newer anglers, let our seasoned guides give you a casting crash course before you try your hand at landing a trout on the Rio Palena, just outside the lodge. For a more dynamic experience, head to Lago Yelcho for exciting dry dragonfly fishing. Those with a taste for thrill can load up in the heli to explore the higher alpine streams and lakes. Some of these destinations, high in the Andes, see less than two dozen anglers a season. In addition to large browns and rainbows, there is a chance to catch three pound brook trout. There are dry fly streams with constant action, especially suited to new fly fishers, and miles of streamer water for large trout. Extended river sections make for action-packed half- and full-day floats, while rafts and jet boats deliver next-level accessibility. Whether you’re aggressively targeting the region’s trophy browns or enjoying a more laid-back approach, the variety of angling experiences at Rio Palena Lodge is unparalleled, and our guides know exactly how to tailor your days to blow your time here out of the water.
Eleven offers unique helicopter access to rivers and lakes set in environments that will take your breath away while hybrid power drifters, jet boats, rafts and cata-rafts take anglers into rarely fished rivers. Eleven guides will have all of your equipment: rods, reels, lines, leaders, flies, waders, and wading shoes, but you’re invited to bring your own gear, especially flies, if you prefer.
Saturated with a culturally forward design and understated touches of elegance, the lodge includes native stone fireplaces, outdoor lounges, and wood-fired hot tubs. Defined by a distinct blend of indigenous Mapuche textiles and heavy wooden accents, the lodge’s seven well-appointed guest suites are a beautiful reprieve after a great day out on the water.
