Opened in 1995, Bella Vista Lodge is the most exclusive lodge on the Rio Gallegos, offering exciting fishing for giant sea-run trout as well as some of the finest dry fly brown trout fishing, on an intimate spring creek.
A much bigger system than its sister river the Rio Grande, the Gallegos and its pools are far more varied in their character. Slow oily looking holding pools are interspersed with fast riffles and boulder strewn runs, and the gravel bottom makes wading very easy.
The Estancia owns nearly 50 km of double bank private access fishing which is limited to a maximum of ten rods per week. Guided by one of a team of experienced guides, each pair of rods have only the diverse wildlife of the river valley for company. Even the most experienced angler will learn new techniques and skills that will improve his averages elsewhere. A challenging but infinitely rewarding river, the Gallegos’ list of devotees grows year after year.
The Fishing
The fishing at Bella Vista comprises of two principal fisheries. The Rio Gallegos of which the estancia has 50 km and the Gallegos Chico which is a spring creek tributary of the main river of which we fish 20km.
The Brown trout of the Rio Gallegos and Gallegos Chico are extremely well documented fish, originally stocked in the late 1920’s and 30’s the fish on the main river have gone on to establish a healthy Sea-run Strain of large running fish, present in only a few other rivers in the world. High average sizes persist and improve year on year and the chance of a trophy Sea-trout are present with every cast.
The Gallegos Chico is a small charming spring creek with huge character that flows into the main river on the Estancia’s Eastern boundary. Abundant weed growth and rich aquatic food combine to make this one of the World’s most exceptional dry fly fisheries.
Guides
Your guides will be professionals, helpful and experienced. All will be able to offer tips on how to best fish each pool, fly choice and presentation. Specialists on Anadromous fish, often internationally, all are expert anglers that have been carefully selected for this unique fishery. They are there to make your fishing more productive and enjoyable.
Affiliation(s):
Owner: Nervous Waters
Bella Vista Lodge
Av. Figueroa Alcorta 3351
Piso 2, Oficina 228
CP 1425 Buenos Aires
Argentina
Tel: +1 877 260 4332
(Toll free for USA)
Fax: + 5411 4807 2911
