Jurassic Lake Lodge

Fly Fishing Jurassic Lake

Meng Syn with Large Jurassic Lake Rainbow

Meng Syn with Jurassic Lake Rainbow.

Jurassic Lake Lodge is only a five-minute walk from great fishing. The Lodge has the good fortune of being located at the mouth of Jurassic Lake's only significant tributary, the Barrancoso River. The Lodge controls more than 9.3 miles of the lake's southern shoreline. The wind has created some fantastic fishing bays. With no outlet, this is the best location on the lake. Here, anglers stack up large numbers of big rainbows every day of the season.
Rainbows average 8 to 10 pounds, with countless fish in the mid-teens and good numbers of fish in the 20+ pound class. These rainbows are incredibly stout, incredibly strong, and acrobatic.
All fishing is catch-and-release.
The Barrancoso River: The most productive bays of the lake are those surrounding the mouth of the Barrancoso River. Jurassic Lake Lodge holds more than 15 miles of this pristine, freestone river, including the only mouth. The Barrancoso, a typical mountain freestone river, is the only significant tributary of Jurassic Lake. With its transparent waters and big rocks, the Barrancoso holds amazing trout in its beautiful pools, pocket waters, flats, and runs. The Barrancoso runs almost entirely through Jurassic Lake Lodge's property.
View Meng Syn's Video (2019 Hosted Week)

The Fishing Program:

Angler in Blue Hooded Coat Kneeling with Huge Rainbow

Fishing Season: The season runs from November through April. Peak fishing runs from November through mid-January. During this time, fish concentrate in large numbers in and around the mouth of the Barrancoso River, allowing anglers to rack up excessive numbers of fish. If sheer numbers (or pounds, in this case) of fish are not exactly your thing, visiting in early March through April can be incredibly rewarding for many anglers. The loss in quantity is made up for in quality. The late run of rainbows tends to be ultra-bright and turbo-charged.
Methods: All fishing is done while wading or standing on the bank. There are no boats.
Guides: You'll fish three anglers per English-speaking guide. You'll fish with a new guide each day. The guides advise on fly selection and technique, help you land fish, take photos, or assist you with whatever you need. Bring a flash drive so you can download their great shots at the end of the week.
Fishing Tackle is not included in the package. Strong, heavy wire hooks are critical. Flies are $3.50 each at the Lodge. Our confirmation packet includes a detailed list of what to bring.
One or Two-Handed Rods: Single-hand rods are preferred, but Spey and switch rods can be effective.
Wading Boots: At Jurassic Lake, the Lodge disinfects all wading boots upon arrival.
A Fishing License is included in the package.

A Typical Fishing Day:
Breakfast at 8:00 a.m.
Lunch is at 1:00 p.m.
Dinner at 9:30 p.m.
You're guided from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 to 8:30 p.m. You'll fish one beat in the morning and another in the afternoon. Your beat and guide assignments will be posted each night for the next day's fishing. You'll have a different guide each day. You may fish anytime you like, but you may only fish your assigned beat for that portion of the day.

Read Guy's Jurassic Lake 2024 Trip Report.

About Jurassic Lake Lodge: The main lodge has a spacious lounge and dining room area complete with a wood-burning stove, comfortable couches, craft whiskey and wine bar, and great views of the lake and mouth of the Barrancoso River. The Lodge hosts up to 12 anglers in double-occupancy rooms with a private bathroom and a shower. Two single-occupancy rooms are available for an added $700 per week. Limited laundry service is available at no additional charge.
Power and Communications: The Lodge has Starlink Wi-Fi and reliable 24-hour electricity. You will need a power adapter to fit Argentina plug type “C” (two flat slanted prongs). The Lodge has a satellite phone for emergency use. There is no cell phone service.
Meals: Excellent, hearty, traditional Argentinean dishes, including the Lodge's famous barbecue (asado) and Patagonian lamb.
Alcohol: Beer, wine, and alcohol are included in the package (except for single malt selections - available by the bottle or shot).

Jurassic Lake Lodge with Vehicles and Lake in Distance

Landry Seedig with 2024 Hosted Week Rainbow

Brad Staples with Jurassic Rainbow Trout

Brad Staples with 18-pound rainbow trout from Jurassic Lake Lodge in Argentina

Getting to the Lodge:

1.) You’ll fly to Ezeiza International Airport (EZE) in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After you clear customs, you’ll take a ground transfer to Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) for your connecting flight to El Calafate. The ground transfer costs between $30 and $50 USD per person. Traffic can be horrible, so please allow yourself four hours to transfer from the international airport to the domestic airport in Buenos Aires. The connecting flight from the domestic airport to El Calafate takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
2.) An overnight stay in El Calafate is required and is not included in your package. A lodge representative will pick you up from the airport and drive you to your chosen hotel. You will find a list of recommended hotels included in our confirmation packet.
3.) At about 7:30 a.m. the following morning, a Lodge representative will pick you up from your hotel and the rest of the group in a 4WD pickup truck, typically a Toyota Hilux. The drive to the Lodge will take six to seven hours.
Charter Flight Option: For the 2025 season, a round-trip charter flight from El Calafate to the Lodge (a one-hour flight) is available for $1,000 per person. This option is exclusive to the 7-day package and includes a 15-minute ground transfer from the airstrip to the Lodge. Please note that for the half-week package, there will only be a one-way charter flight option available (pricing varies based on the number of passengers), with a return ground transfer provided on the day of departure. The charter flight allows you an earlier arrival (about 9:45 a.m.) and a few extra hours of unguided fishing near the Lodge.
To Clarify: The charter flight is optional. The six-hour ground transfer from the airport to the Lodge is included in the package.
Domestic Flight Carry-On Restrictions: Fishing equipment, including rods, reels, lines, and flies, is not allowed as carry-on baggage and must be checked in for all domestic flights within Argentina.

2025 and 2026 USD Rates

Full Week packages
Available from November - April:
7-nights and 6.5-days guided fishing
$8,000.00 per person

Half-Week packages
Available from January - April:
3-nights and 3-days guided fishing
$4,200.00 per person
4-nights and 3-days guided fishing
$5,200.00 per person

Rates are subject to change.
Upgrade to a single occupancy room for $100 per night based on availability.

Request a Jurassic Lake Lodge
Information Packet.

Bob Levin and Guy Schoenborn Kneeling with Huge Rainbow

Guy Schoenborn with 84-year-old Bob Levin's bow - Hosted Week.

The Packages Include:

• Ground transfer to your hotel in El Calafate
• Optional ground transfers between El Calafate and the Lodge
• Accommodations and meals at the Lodge
• Alcohol (except whiskey)
• Starlink Wi-Fi
• Limited laundry service
• Lightly guided fishing
• Fishing license

The Packages Do Not Include:

• International airfare to Buenos Aires and return
• Optional roundtrip flight between Buenos Aires and El Calafate
$1,000 p.p. for 7-night pkg.
• Meals, hotels, and ground transfers in Buenos Aires
• Ground transfers in Buenos Aires between airports
• Hotel night and meals in El Calafate
• Fishing equipment
• Transportation not included in the itinerary
• Optional side trips
• Whiskey at the Lodge
• Gratuities for guides and Lodge staff
• Baggage insurance
• Global Rescue or similar medical/safety evacuation coverage
• Travel insurance
• Any items not listed under inclusions.