Jurassic Lake Lodge

7 night/6 day fishing program $8000/person

3 nights/2 days fishing (first half of week): $4200

4 nights/3 days fishing (2nd half of week): $5200 

Included:
Accommodations and meals at the lodge, wine/beer/alcohol, guided fishing, ground transfer from El Calafate and fishing license.

Excluded:
International and domestic airfare, hotels/meals/transfers in Buenos Aires, fishing equipment, laundry and staff and guide gratuities. Option to charter a flight to the lodge from El Calafate.

The fishing out of Jurassic Lake Lodge provides anglers an exclusive opportunity to target massive wild rainbow trout. The lodges unique location and unprecedented access to the best sections of the lake and the Barrancoso river means that you will maximize your fishing time on the best waters. All fishing at Lago Strobel is done by wading.

Lago Strobel
No other freshwater system in the world compares to the amazing productivity of Lago Strobel. This large 62 square kilometer lake is filled with scuds and small minnows that provide the ulimate food source for growing massive rainbow trout. The wild rainbows in "Jurassic Lake" average an amazing 10 pounds. You can expect to hook multiple fish in the teens and have a very good chance of hooking and landing a true monster over 20lbs. These are strong wild trout that will impress you like no other with blistering runs and tail walking jumps. The lake is crystal clear and often offers sight casting opportunities for big cruising trout. The lodge also has exclusive access tot he mouth of the Barrancoso River where big trout often congregate.

Barrancosa River
The Rio Barrancoso is the only tributary of Lago Strobel. The river offers anglers a unique challenge of sight casting to massive trout in river setting. The lodge has exclusive access to 95% of the river from its headwaters to its mouth where it enters Lago Strobel. Anglers can experiment with dry fly fishing, Czech nymphing and streamer fishing.

Moro Creek and lagunas
Moro Creek offers anglers another option for more variety with 10 miles of river and interconnected lagunas that provide ample shots at 4-6 lb. trout. 

Sample Fishing Itinerary
Day 1: Barrancoso Low section - Mouth
Day 2: Cochinos bay - Silver bay
Day 3: Barrancos mid Section - Bahia Grande
Day 4: Barrancoso Upper section full day
Day 5: Moro Creek - Cochinos Bay
Day 6: Mouth - Barrancoso Low section

Jurassic Lake Lodge enjoys a spectacular panoramic view of Strobel Lake and Barrancoso River. The fishing program dates back to 2006 when it was started as a remote outpost camp. In 2014 a complete lodge was constructed. The new lodge accommodates up to 10 guests in ten single or double rooms, each with a private entrance, private bath, hot shower and heaters. A separate building, attached by covered walkways accommodates the spacious living room, bar, and dining room areas. There is satellite TV, satellite phone, wireless internet access and 24 hours electricity.

Carefully prepared meals are presented by the lodge’s dedicated chef. Guests can expect outstanding cuisine that highlights traditional Argentinian fair. The Lodge also comes with a private cellar with a variety of great Argentinian wines as well as a fantastic whisky bar with a wide and varied selection of whiskies, both single malts and blends, predominantly from Scotland. Between Macallan, Cardhu and other classics, Included in this selection is the exclusive GORDON & MACPHAIL Cask Collection. The Family Casks are a unique collection of 22 single cask whiskies from 8 to 24 years old.

The lodge has recently included a charter flight as part of the package for guests on the full week program. The direct flight departs from the coastal city of Comodoro Rivadavia which is a 2 hour jet flight from Buenos Aires. We recommend that guests fly to Comodoro Rivadavia the day before arriving at the lodge. For guests that opt for a half week the return will be out of Calafate which is a 7 hour drive on dirt roads.

Sample Itinerary (note we often blend itineraries between multiple lodges, ask us about a combo trip that works in lodges further north with Jurrasic Lake!):