SEASONNovember through May 
SPECIESBrown, Rainbow and Brook Trout 
IDEAL FORSolo Anglers, Couples, Families and groups of Friends
OTHER ACTIVITIESHorseback riding, golf, hikes, tours and more. 
WIFIWiFi connection available Spring Creek Lodge – North Patagonia
Spring Creek Lodge’s central location allows for easy access to northern Patagonia’s world-class trout waters. Five of the regions most famous rivers, several spring creeks, and pristine mountain lakes are all a short drive away. This region is a dry fly mecca.
The Lodge, located on the banks of the upper Chimehuin River, has a 12-guest capacity. Six cabañas each feature two individual bedrooms with a shared bath, living room and outdoor porch. Gourmet dinners are served in the clubhouse while you enjoy the stunning views of the Lanin Volcano. The clubhouse also has a common sitting area and bar for you to enjoy a glass of wine or your favorite beverage.
How To Get Here
The closest airport is San Martin de los Andes (CPC), which is located 20 minutes from the lodge. Aerolineas Argentinas Airlines offers 2 daily direct flights from Buenos Aires.
Another alternative is the Bariloche Airport (BRC), which is a 3-hour drive to Spring Creek Lodge. This airport is served by 12 daily direct flights from Buenos Aires and other cities within Argentina. Aerolineas Argentinas Airlines and LATAM Airlines both provide direct daily flights from Buenos Aires.
Fishing
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.
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 an Andes Drifters Deluxe River Camp. This option is available on several of the larger rivers that we float.
Other Activities
Due to our close proximity to San Martin de los Andes our guests can experience a cultural immersion through a variety of different activities. We offer numerous options for visitors seeking either outdoors or lifestyle experiences.
Our specialized tour guides will help you participate in and enjoy a wide-range of activities: archeology tours, cooking workshops, spa sessions, visits to artists and ateliers, photography workshops, golf, bird watching, sightseeing tours, hiking, horseback riding, kayaking, white water rafting, zip lining, bike rides, and the list goes on.
The great fishing combined with numerous outdoors and lifestyle activities makes SCL the ideal location for a family vacation.
Best of North Patagonia sample program
Our policy is to adjust the program to the guest preferences and fishing styles, however here you will find listed what a typical program at Spring Creek Lodge looks like.
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Andes Drifters is a US-based fly fishing specialist with operational headquarters in Argentina. We manage five exclusive trout and Dorado fishing lodges and additionally we offer duck, quail and red stag hunting with the finest outfitters. We also design customized eco and leisure lifestyle trips throughout the entire country. Please contact us if you would like assistance with your Argentina sightseeing and tour planning.
