Location
Spring Creek Lodge is located between Junín de los Andes and Alumine in Northern Patagonia Argentina.
Dates
December 13 – 20, 2025
Hosts
Why Go on a UWOTF HOsted Trip?
This is more than a fishing trip. Its’s a journey of growth, connection and sisterhood. UWOTF’s hosted adventures are designed to inspire, educate, and empower. From pre-trip resources like live Q&As and casting drills to hands-on guidance on the water, we’re here to help you grow as an angler and deepen your connection to the sport. But it doesn’t stop there.
These trips are rich with cultural experiences, shared meals, local traditions, and the kind of laughter that comes from stepping out of your comfort zone with supportive, like-minded women. We arrive as strangers, but leave as fly sisters, bonded by rivers, stories, and the strength of community.
Contact Email
Email [email protected] with any questions.
Hosted Trip Cost
$6900 per person. (Pricing goes up on May 1st, 2025)
What's Included
- Transportation from the domestic airport (CPC) to the Spring Creek Lodge
- Lodging in a cabaña, featuring two individual bedrooms with a shared bath, living room and outdoor porch
- All gourmet meals, beer and wine
- Full-time guide and coordinator during the trip
- 6 days guided fishing
- Two-day float trip with an overnight stay at SET Fly Fishing’s Deluxe Riverside Camp
- Fishing license
- Fishing gear including Simms boots and waders and Sage rods/reels
Not Included
- International flight to EZE
- Domestic flight from AEP to CPC
- Airport transfers in Buenos Aires to the Domestic Airport
- Laundry
- Gratuities
Deposit
A 50% deposit of the total program cost secures your booking.
Final Payment and Cancellation policy
Final Payment: The remaining balance is due 90 days before your trip departure. We’ll send a friendly reminder 2 weeks beforehand. See to the SET Fly Fishing cancellation policy HERE.
Travel
All participants will fly into Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE) before we continue on to Chapelco (CPC) together. Please use the Facebook Group to coordinate shared lodging in Buenos Aires for the night of 12/12/25. We have a block of rooms reserved for those who’d like to stay together. SET Fly Fishing will assist us in booking the domestic flight from AEP (Aeroparque Jorge Newbery) to CPC.
Flights
- Buenos Aires Argentina (EZE)
- Arrive at Buenos Aires, Argentina International airport no later than 12/12/25.
- Fly out of Buenos Aires (EZE) on 12/20/25 in the evening.
- You need at least 6 hours from when we land, allowing time to transport from the domestic airport to the international airport to fly home.
- Chapelco Airport (CPC)
- SET Fly Fishing will help book our domestic flight from the domestic airport in Buenos Aires, Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to the Chapelco Airport (CPC). (Flight not included in price).
- 12/13/25 – Fly to CPC from AEP.
- 12/20/25 – Fly out of CPC to AEP.
- Transfer to the international terminal EZE
Season and Weather
During the summer months, late December through early March, the average daytime temperatures vary between 66 F and 86 F. Nighttime and early morning temperatures are usually cooler so you may need an extra layer of clothing before the sun warms thing up.
Lodging
Located on the banks of the upper Chimehuin River, Spring Creek Lodge has six cabañas each featuring two individual bedrooms with a shared bath, living room and outdoor porch.
Meals
Savor Every Bite in the Heart of Patagonia. After a day on the water, unwind with gourmet dinners served in the comfort of the lodge’s cozy clubhouse. Each evening features thoughtfully prepared, locally inspired cuisine paired with regional wines—all enjoyed against the breathtaking backdrop of the snow-capped Lanín Volcano. From hand-crafted empanadas to perfectly grilled meats and decadent desserts, every meal is a celebration of Argentine flavors and warm hospitality.
Deluxe Camping Option
As part of the adventure, you’ll have the chance to embark on a two-day float trip with an overnight stay at SET Fly Fishing’s Deluxe Riverside Camp—a true immersion into the heart of Patagonia. Picture yourself spending the day fishing pristine rivers, creeks, or lakes, then unwinding by the campfire under a blanket of stars in the southern sky. It’s the perfect blend of wild beauty, world-class fishing, and unforgettable moments in nature.
Sample Itinerary
- DAY 1 Saturday:
- Fly to Chapelco Airport (CPC) – Check in at Spring Creek Lodge
- Lunch Reception at the Lodge – Welcome Dinner & Argentine Fine Wine Tasting.
- DAY 2 Sunday:
- Alumine River Float Trip – Evening Tango Dancing Show at the Lodge
- DAY 3 MONDAY:
- Walk & Wade the upper Malleo River – Local Folk Music Band Performance at Spring Creek Lodge
- DAY 4 Tuesday:
- Lower Chimehuin River Float Trip
- DAY 5 Wednesday:
- Lake Tromen sight fishing with dries for rainbows, browns and brook trout – dinner and second argentine fine wine tasting at the lodge
- DAY 6 Thursday:
- Chimehuin River 2 Day Float Trip – 1st Day – SET Fly Fishing Deluxe Camp
- DAY 7 Friday:
- Chimehuin river 2 day float trip – 2nd day – return to spring creek lodge & dinner
- DAY 8 Saturday:
- Private transfer to Chapelco Airport (CPC) – Fly Back to Buenos Aires and then back home
Fishing Days
Sunday 12/14/25 – Friday 12/19/25, 6 days guided fishing.
Fishing Techniques
Fishing from a boat or walk and wade options.
Fish Equipment
All equipment is included. Bringing Your Own Gear? Here’s What We Recommend:
A 9′ 6-weight rod is ideal as your primary setup, with a 9′ 5-weight as a great secondary option. We don’t recommend 4-weights or lighter rods, as they struggle in the region’s often windy conditions. Be sure to bring high-quality reels with smooth, reliable drags, properly balanced to your rods, and spooled with ample backing to handle strong runs from Patagonia’s powerful trout.
Target Species
Brown Trout
Fishing Opportunities
The area between Junín de los Andes and Alumine in Northern Patagonia is the most prolific dry fly fishing region in the world. The variety and abundance of fishable water would allow you to fish a different location each day for more than 100 days. Dry fly fishing is available throughout the entire season, November through May.Spring Creek Lodge’s central location allows for easy access to northern Patagonia’s world-class trout waters.
Five of the region’s most famous rivers, several spring creeks, and pristine mountain lakes are all a short drive away. This region is a dry fly mecca.During your stay at Spring Creek Lodge or Casa de Campo Lodge you can also choose to experience 2 or 3 day floats that incorporate overnight camping at our Deluxe Riverside Camp. This option is available on several of the larger rivers that we float.
Education Opportunity
These trips are about more than just fishing. UWOTF’s hosted adventures are built around education, cultural connection, and community. Before the journey even begins, we offer a range of resources—live Q&A sessions, casting drill videos, and virtual courses—to help you feel confident and prepared.
Once you’re on the water, our expert hosts are there to fine-tune your cast, answer technique questions, and guide your growth as an angler. Each evening, we come together to reflect on the day, share what we’ve learned, and support each other’s progress—so everyone leaves a stronger, more skilled fly fisher.
Trip and Evacuation Insurance
Travel and Evacuation Insurance is highly recommended. We are excited to partner with Global Rescue to offer each angler travel and evacuation insurance. Sign-up HERE.
Questions
Email us at heather@ifishibelong with any questions.
Hosted Trip Disclaimer
While we can’t control the weather or fish behavior, we can ensure a great experience with ample education and fun. United Women on the Fly (UWOTF) and SET Fly Fishing prioritize education, the overall experience, socializing, and, most importantly, having FUN; catching fish is the bonus. Each angler gets their bed in a shared cabana.
Connect in the Facebook Group
We have created a Facebook Group specific for this hosted trip. Please utilize this group to ask questions and connect with other women who will be joining us on the hosted trip. This will be the location that the co-hosts will post additional event information to. Join Facebook Group HERE.
