Peak Fishing runs from late February through April.
Chile Fly Fishing - Estancia Cameron Lodge
The Rio Grande Sea-Run Browns
Night fishing is Allowed for Sea-Run Browns.
Tierra del Fuego, Spanish for Land of Fire, is a cluster of islands covering about 18,000 square miles. The main island—Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego—is divided between Argentina and Chile. Estancia Cameron Lodge is on a large working sheep and cattle ranch, covering over 373 square miles. The Lodge overlooks the Darwin Mountain Range and is less than 100 yards from the Rio Grande. Cameron is the only lodge on the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego with total access to the Rio Grande River, as well as access to other very productive lakes, creeks, and lagoons, where resident browns weighing up to 12 pounds reside.
Fly Fishing the Rio Grande
The Estancia has access to up to 55 miles (90 km) of the Rio Grande.
The Rio Grande is regarded as the best river in the world for sea-run browns. Sea-runs average 10 pounds in size. Many 18 to 20-pounders are landed here, with some reaching up to 26-pounds.
The Rio Grand is the largest and widest river in Tierra del Fuego, originating in Chile before traveling west to the Atlantic on the Argentinean side.
The Rio Grande is only about 30 meters wide, so you’re able to fish both sides with a nine-foot fly rod.
The Rio Grande is also great spey rod water. If desired, the guides can teach you how to handle a double-handed fly rod. The river is not for beginners, as the wind can blow hard, and in some pools, long casts are required to reach the fish.
All fishing is from shore, with no need for boats. The river has a lot of character, and in places, the terrain becomes hillier, offering greater protection from the wind. Fishing is almost always done on floating and sinking lines. The distance to one of the largest fishing beats is about 14 miles from the Lodge, near the Argentinean border.
Fishing Facts:
Night Fishing is allowed here. Unlike Argentina, you can legally fish after dark in Chile.
Season: Cameron Lodge is open from November through April.
Sea-Run Brown Fishing runs from November through April, with peak fishing from late February through April.
Guides: Two anglers per English-speaking guide. Guides drive you to the fishing areas via well-kept 4WD trucks. You call the shots whether you want to fish a small stream or lake or stay on the Rio Grande for the week.
Fishing Rods: They recommend two-handed rods to effectively cover the pools in big water years and help combat the wind that usually blows downstream. The wind is a fact of life on the Rio Grande, and any advantage they can get in keeping the flies wet is welcome.
Fishing Equipment: No tackle is provided. Our confirmation packet includes a detailed list of what to bring.
Fishing License: You will be fishing on the Lodge's private land, so fishing licenses aren't required.
Fly-Tying Desk: The Lodge has a fly-tying desk, and some materials are provided.
Kurt Pettipiece with 24-pound Sea-Run Brown.
A Typical Fishing Day:
8:00 a.m. Breakfast is ready.
9:00 a.m. You’ll head out to fish.
Midday: If you want to spend the whole day fishing, the guides will take packed lunches, or you can return to the Lodge for lunch and a nap if desired.
4:00 p.m. You’ll return to fishing and fish until dark.
The lodge manager will discuss your fishing options each evening for the next day.
10:30 p.m. Dinner is served (a late dinner is common in Chile). Relax with an after-dinner drink before turning in for the night.
About Estancia Cameron Lodge
Cameron Lodge is less than a hundred yards from the Rio Grande River. The area is stunning—close to the mountains, trees, flowers,
and wildlife, such as guanacos, condors, even parakeet flamingos, foxes, and, if you're lucky, armadillos.
Meals: Regional dishes, seafood such as king crab, scallops, and beef or lamb asado (barbeque).
Alcohol: Cocktails such as the typical Chilean Pisco Sour and their famous Chilean wines served with meals are included in the package.
Power: The Lodge has diesel-generated 220-volt electricity. A power plug adapter and a voltage converter are required for U.S. devices.
Communications: Free Wi-Fi is available in the living room and dining area. Guests often use WhatsApp for outside calls.
River Views from the Lodge
Appetizers at the Lodge
Modern Bathrooms
Single Occupancy Bedrooms
The Lodge hosts up to six anglers in seven guest rooms. You'll have your own bedroom with a private bathroom and central heating.
Getting to the Lodge:
1.) The best option is to fly to Santiago, Chile.
2.) On the same day, you'll take a 3.5-hour connecting flight to Puntas Arenas.
3.) A Lodge staff member will greet you at the Punta Arenas Airport and drive you to the Lodge in a heated and air-conditioned truck, a six-hour drive.
4.) Our information packet includes more details.
4WD Trucks are used for Transfers and Fishing Days.
2025 USD Rates
The minimum booking is two anglers.
Season: November through April
7-nights and 6-days guided fishing $6,000.00 per person
An additional day of guided fishing $700.00 per person
Non-Angler Companion $500.00 per day
Non-Angler Activities include kayaking the nearby rivers or lakes, visiting archeological places, photography opportunities, and more.
Any guests desiring the gaucho lifestyle can horseback ride, join in sheep shearing, and cattle and sheep mustering on the working farm.
Information Packet
The Package Includes:
• Roundtrip ground transfers between Punta Arenas and the Lodge
• 6-days guided fishing
• Daily transportation to fishing areas
• 7-nights single-occupancy lodging
• Wi-Fi in the great room
• All meals and snacks at the Lodge
• All beverages, including Chilean wines and liquors.
The Package Does Not Include:
• International airfare to Santiago, Chile, and return• Domestic airfare from Santiago to Puntas Arenas, and return
• Optional charter flight from Punta Arenas to Pampa Guanacos, instead of lodge-provided ground transfers
• Extra days, hotels, and meals in Santiago or Punta Arenas
• Gratuities to guides and staff
• Tackle and equipment
• Items of a personal nature
• Global Rescue
• Travel insurance
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
Estancia Cameron Lodge
Two Anglers per Guide and a 4WD truck.
King Salmon Fishing is now an Option.
Fishing after dark is Legal Here - Jim Teeny (right).
The Great Room Area of Cameron Lodge
Entrance to Estancia Cameron Lodge
