Dec 11 - 21, 2025
Hosted by Pat and Kim Dorsey
TRAVEL DETAILS AND PRICING
6 days and 6 nights $7000.00 (Sold Out!)
(Now booking for Next year, 2026)
Anglers on this trip can plan on flying to Buenos Aires on December 11th, arriving on December 12th. Plan on staying in Buenos Aires at a hotel on the night of the 12th (not included) to simplify things and rest-up before the trip begins. The group will fly to Bariloche on the morning of December 13th. The Rio Manso staff picks up the group from Bariloche and takes them to the lodge.
December 14 - 19, plan on fishing hard every day. The group will depart the lodge on December 20st.
Reservations and Cancellation Policy:
Reservations:
- A 50% deposit will be charged to confirm your booking.
- Deposits can be made via personal check or credit card.
- The final 50% payment is due 60-90 days prior to your trip. This varies depending on the Destination.
Cancellations:
Our cancellation policy reflects the policies of our destination lodges and resorts.
Most of these trips sell out quickly and last minute cancellations do not allow enough time to fill the vacancy a last minute cancellation creates. We always recommend that you purchase travel insurance for these destination trips in order to protect yourself from unforeseen events and circumstances that may result in you needing to cancel.
- Destination trip cancellations are subject to the following conditions:
- Deposits are not refundable unless otherwise noted. This is the policy of most of our destination locations and a good reason to purchase travel insurance.
- Cancellations made less than 60 days prior to the trip will lose the full trip amount.
INCLUDES
- Airport Transfer to and from Bariloche area
- Lodging
- All Meals and Snacks
- All Beverages including wine and alcohol
- Guided fishing (1 guide per 2 anglers)
- Fishing License
- Internet, Laundry, etc.
- Non-fishing guided activities
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Travel from your home to the lodge
- Personal fishing gear
- Terminal tackle
- Flies
- Gratuities for the staff and guides
- Long distance telephone calls
- Massages (available upon request)
Summer Fly Fishing Trip To Rio Manso Lodge In Patagonia With Pat Dorsey
Our December trip (summer in Patagonia) is to target the famed dragon fly hatch. Hot, dry days with a little bit of wind, provide the ultimate dry fly experience. If the dragon flies are not flying (due to cold weather) you’ll fish streamers or pound fish up with large, beefy Chernobyl Ant-type dry flies. Plan on fishing both lakes and rivers during your stay at Rio Manso Lodge. The stillwater fishing is truly amazing. Trust me on this...the stillwater impoundments are among some of the best trout fisheries in the world!
When you visit Rio Manso Lodge, you will have the opportunity to fish a variety of fisheries including small streams, large rivers, and deep lakes where monster brown, hefty rainbow, and trophy brook trout swim. Rio Manso Lodge provides all the comforts of home. Each of the lodge’s 9 rooms face northwest with spectacular views of Lago Hess and the Andes Mountains. If the weather is clear, the mountains looks close enough to touch!
Famous for its unique blend of big fish and technical fishing, the smooth, glassy currents near the channels of Lago Hess provide a great dry fly challenge to any angler. Similar to a spring creek, large fish often cruise the banks making this area a must-fish for any Rio Manso angler! Even though these fish can be extremely selective, many Rio Manso guests consider this their favorite location because some of the largest fish in the watershed are fooled in this area.
One of the top stillwater impoundments is Lago Fonck. This four mile long stillwater offers big rainbows, browns and brook trout. Dragon flies, damsels, and caddisflies all hatch on the lake and trout cruise the lakeshore weed beds in search of a meal. This presents the perfect opportunity to fish with big dry flies or a streamer to fool these monsters. You’ll fish the edges from a Carolina skiff, working the structure where rainbow, brook, and the occasional brown reside.
Join us and stay at the scenic Rio Manso Lodge nestled in the Andes mountains of Argentina. Lodging, freshly made meals and beverages including alcohol are included. You'll also have laundry services and the internet. Massage services are available on request. A fly fishing trip to the mountains of Patagonia is a life changing experience.
Why Choose A Fly Fishing Trip Hosted By Pat Dorsey?
When you take a guided fishing trip hosted by Pat Dorsey, you'll partner with experts around the world for accommodations and fishing success that you'll always remember. That means you can focus on the business at hand: the business of catching fish! All local travel arrangements, meals and lodging are included. You'll enjoy the tastiest meals and refreshing accommodations, so you're charged up each morning for a rewarding day on the water. We'll help you know what to pack, including all the gear and apparel you'll need. And we'll get you to the right spot for the best fishing according to the day's weather and conditions. We make it easy to have a great day fishing in exotic, beautiful places. Travel in style and fish like a local with fly fishing trips hosted by Pat Dorsey.
Book your trip to the Rio Manso Lodge today. Just use the form below. We make dream fishing vacations a reality every year. Come join us on our next adventure!