Jurassic Lake Lodge - Argentina

The Fishing Program:

Fishing Season:  The season runs from November through April. Peak fishing runs from November through mid-January. During this time, fish concentrate in large numbers in and around the mouth of the Barrancoso River, allowing anglers to rack up excessive numbers of fish. If sheer numbers (or pounds, in this case) of fish are not exactly your thing, visiting in early March through April can be incredibly rewarding for many anglers. The loss in quantity is made up for in quality. The late run of rainbows tends to be ultra-bright and turbo-charged.
Methods:  All fishing is done while wading or standing on the bank. There are no boats.
Guides:  You'll fish three anglers per English-speaking guide. You'll fish with a new guide each day. The guides advise on fly selection and technique, help you land fish, take photos, or assist you with whatever you need. Bring a flash drive so you can download their great shots at the end of the week.
Fishing Tackle  is not included in the package. Strong, heavy wire hooks are critical. Flies are $3.50 each at the Lodge. Our confirmation packet includes a detailed list of what to bring.
One or Two-Handed Rods:  Single-hand rods are preferred, but Spey and switch rods can be effective.
Wading Boots:  At Jurassic Lake, the Lodge disinfects all wading boots upon arrival.
A Fishing License is included in the package.

A Typical Fishing Day:
Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
Lunch is at 1:00 p.m.
Dinner at 9:30 p.m.
You're guided from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. You'll fish one beat in the morning and another in the afternoon. Your beat and guide assignments will be posted each night for the next day's fishing. You'll have a different guide each day. You may fish anytime you like, but you may only fish your assigned beat for that portion of the day.

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Jurassic Lake Lodge

About Jurassic Lake Lodge:  The main lodge has a spacious lounge and dining room area complete with a wood-burning stove, comfortable couches, craft whiskey and wine bar, and great views of the lake and mouth of the Barrancoso River. The Lodge hosts up to 12 anglers in double-occupancy rooms with a private bathroom and a shower. Two single-occupancy rooms are available for an added $700 per week. Limited laundry service is available at no additional charge.
Power and Communications:  The Lodge has Starlink Wi-Fi and reliable 24-hour electricity. You will need a power adapter to fit Argentina plug type “C” (two flat slanted prongs). The Lodge has a satellite phone for emergency use. There is no cell phone service.
Meals:  Excellent, hearty, traditional Argentinean dishes, including the Lodge's famous barbecue (asado) and Patagonian lamb.
Alcohol:  Beer, wine, and alcohol are included in the package (except for single malt selections - available by the bottle or shot).

Landry Seedig with 2024 Hosted Week Rainbow

Brad Staples with Jurassic Rainbow Trout

Getting to the Lodge:

1.) You’ll fly to Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After you clear customs, you’ll take a ground transfer to Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) for your connecting flight to El Calafate. The ground transfer costs between $30 and $50 USD per person. Traffic can be horrible, so please allow yourself four hours to transfer from the international airport to the domestic airport in Buenos Aires. The connecting flight from the domestic airport to El Calafate takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
2.) An overnight stay in El Calafate is required and is not included in your package. A lodge representative will pick you up from the airport and drive you to your chosen hotel. You will find a list of recommended hotels included in our confirmation packet.
3.) At about 7:30 a.m. the following morning, a Lodge representative will pick you up from your hotel and the rest of the group in a 4WD pickup truck, typically a Toyota Hilux. The drive to the Lodge will take six to seven hours.
Charter Flight Option:  For the 2025 season, a round-trip charter flight from El Calafate to the Lodge (a one-hour flight) is available for $1,000 per person. This option is exclusive to the 7-day package and includes a 15-minute ground transfer from the airstrip to the Lodge. Please note that for the half-week package, there will only be a one-way charter flight option available (pricing varies based on the number of passengers), with a return ground transfer provided on the day of departure. The charter flight allows you an earlier arrival (about 9:45 a.m.) and a few extra hours of unguided fishing near the Lodge.
To Clarify:  The charter flight is optional. The six-hour ground transfer from the airport to the Lodge is included in the package.
Domestic Flight Carry-On Restrictions:  Fishing equipment, including rods, reels, lines, and flies, is not allowed as carry-on baggage and must be checked in for all domestic flights within Argentina.