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Jurassic Lake is well known as the place to be to catch the fish of a lifetime.
Whether you're an experienced angler or a novice, you will be in good hands with our expert hosts and local guides.
Located in Lago Strobel, Argentina (Patagonia Region), Jurassic Lake Lodge offers beautiful accommodations and top notch cuisine.
Contact us today to learn more and book this trip!
Cost Includes:
Accommodation (7 nights at Jurassic Lake Lodge - double occupancy) • 6.5 days guided fishing (2 anglers per guide) • all meals & alcohol (except for the whisky selection for sale by shots or bottle) while at the lodge • round trip ground transfer to Jurassic Lake Lodge from El Calafate airport
Not Included:International Flights • Fishing License • Gratuities for guides and house staff • Hotels • Meals • Intra-country travel logistics (airport transfers, hotel, and domestic flights) • Fishing Equipment
A single room upgrade is available for an additional $700
Itinerary: 7 Nights / 6.5 Days Fishing
May 3rd - Arrival
- Transfer from El Calafate to Jurassic Lake Lodge
- Fishing from (4:00p-6:00p)
- Dinner at 7:30p
May 4th - 9th
- Breakfast 7:30-8:30a
- Fishing (9:00a-1:00p)
- Lunch at 1:30p
- Fishing (3:00-7:30p)
- Dinner at 8:00p
May 10th - Departure
- Breakfast 7:30-8:30a
- Travel back to El Calafate
After breakfast, you will be driven back to your hotel or El Calafate Airport (FTE) for your flight to Buenos Aires. From there, you can catch your international flight back home.
* Please note that the charter flight service from El Calafate to the lodge is currently unavailable, but a new company is in the process of setting up operations. When it becomes operational again, we will be happy to arrange flights for you if desired.
Where to fly to:
1) Arrive Buenos Aires International Airport (EZE - Pistarini)
You will need to clear customs and transfer to the J. Newbery Domestic Airport (AEP) to make your connecting flight to El Calafate. Please give yourself at least 4 hours for this transfer.
2) Arrive El Calafate (CRD): TBD
A representative from Jurassic Lake Lodge will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight at your elected accommodations in El Calafate (independently arranged and not included).
* Please note that the charter flight service from El Calafate to the lodge is currently unavailable, but a new company is in the process of setting up operations. When it becomes operational again, we will be happy to arrange flights for you if desired.
Transport to Jurassic Lake Lodge: A representative from Jurassic Lake Lodge will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the lodge by road. The drive takes approximately 6 hours, offering scenic views of the Patagonian landscape along the way.
Type of accommodation: Modern Lodge – rooms are shared (double occupancy), with en suite bathrooms, and heaters.
Boats: No – Fishing is done from shore. Guides typically split up the group into 2-3 anglers
Recommended Tackle:
Depending on the particular beat being fished, you will use different sizes of single and double hand rods and a variety of flies.
Rods / Lines:
Single Handed Rod:
4-5 weight Rod ( mid and upper section of the river ) - Floating line - Large arbor reel with backing.
7-8 weight Rod ( lake and lower section of the river ) - WF Floating line, intermediate and sink tip - Large arbor reel with 100 -150 m of 30 Lb backing
Two Handed Rod:
7-8 Weight Rod
Scandi Line - Sink tips
Reels: Reels should have a strong disk drag and be rigged with 30lb. backing
Lines: (Please contact Urban Angler for specific line recommendations.)
Leaders & Tippet: 0X - 2X - 9ft Leader & 0X - 3X Tippet
Other Tackle:
Flotant/Strike Indicators/Split Shot
Forceps/Nipper
Wading Staff (rocky shoreline can also be icy)
Tape Measure
Waterproof fly box
Flies: The fish are typically feeding near the shore on a range of small to large insects. Flies can be purchased ahead of time or at the lodge (prices listed at lodge range from $3-$6/ea). A variety of flies can be used all ranging from size 6-14
Streamers - Balance Leech and Wooly Buggers are most typically used (size 6-10)
Nymphs - Typically bead head flies are used in any variations of Scuds/Prince/Hares Ear (size 10-12). Heavy wire hooks are recommended.
Dries - Hoppers are very good as well as attractor patterns like Bombers/Humpy's/Wulff Irresistible/Beatles/Stimulators (size 8-10). Smaller dry flies are good to have as well, especially if the river is available to fish. Caddis/Midge (size 10)
Communications: The Lodge has now 24 hours electric power supplied by a solar system (220 volts, 50 cycles). A standard converter and European adapter for two pronged plug should work fine throughout Argentina and at Jurassic Lake Lodge. The Lodge also has a satellite phone for emergency use and 24 hours internet connection with WIFI. There is no cell phone service.
Weather: The region is very windy and harsh so come well prepared! Temperatures can vary widely and the area can be hot especially in February. The early season and especially March and April can be cold. Sunscreen should always be packed as should quality wind proof clothing.
Clothing: It is recommended that anglers layer their clothing, enabling the adding and subtracting of garments throughout the day. Pack windstopper fleece jackets, thermal underwear, wool socks and a wool cap to be prepared for the extreme wind and weather that the area is rightfully famous for. Layering with wool or synthetics is always recommended and avoid cotton. A reliable windstopper fleece and a high quality rain jacket are mandatory. Several pairs of gloves are also a good idea if traveling to the lake in late March or April. Rugged waterproof camp shoes are also a good choice. Latex-free gloves are a good choice as well to wear under your gloves, this will keep your hands dry and warm.
Waders & Wading Boots & Wading Jacket
1x Thermal Underwear / Fleece Bibs
Cold Weather Gloves & Stocking hat (recommended to bring several latex free gloves to wear under)
Synthetic Sweater/Jacket (nano puff style jackets are a good idea)
2x Pairs of sunglasses
4x Pairs of socks
Buff
Cap
Safety: This area is safe and remote, however, Calafate is the closest hospital and 8 hours from the Lodge. Due to the remote location, we strongly recommend that anglers purchase travel insurance and medical evacuation coverage.
At Jurassic Lake Lodge, all of our fishing is done while wading or standing on the bank. Typically, a single guide will spend the day with a group of two or three anglers, depending on which beat is being fished. During a week’s visit to the Lodge, anglers will have the opportunity to fish different section of the Barrancoso River and any number of bays on Strobel Lake, including the inlet where the Barrancoso enters the lake. During the high water season, visiting anglers also gain access to beautiful Moro Creek and its surrounding lagoons. This small creek fishes great with dry flies.
All of this incredible water, which includes the most productive sections within the entire watershed, are located on our property. Our guests enjoy exclusive access to these beats, some of which are only a short walk from the Lodge. The beats a little further away are accessed by brief truck rides across our property.
Throughout our season, and depending on the particular beat being fished, we use different sizes of single and double hand rods and a variety of flies. Detailed information on tackle is listed further down on this page, along with recommendations for clothing and other essential gear.
