Epic Freshwater Fishing Adventures

There’s a world of rivers, lakes, and remote waters out there.

We don’t try to cover everywhere. Instead, we’ve hand-picked freshwater destinations we know deliver. Whether it’s the big browns of New Zealand’s South Island, the legendary sea-run trout of Tierra del Fuego, or Northern Patagonia’s hidden spring creeks and freestones.

Every spot we recommend has been fished and vetted by our team, so you can count on the experience to be worth the miles.

If you’re considering New Zealand, we have a local team ready to assist.

Lodges – they’re where the fishing day begins and ends.But a great lodge is much more than a bed. It’s an integral part of the total adventure.

We partner only with places and people that match world-class fishing with comfort, character, and hospitality. Think fine meals, local wines, and a few thoughtful touches to make the trip unforgettable.

From rustic riverside cabins in New Zealand to boutique lodges deep in Southern Patagonia, our lodge partners are chosen with care – so you can focus on the fishing.

Freshwater adventures, designed your way.

For 2026 we’ve launched a Hosted Program with two incredible lodge-based trips in Argentina, and Chile, and a wilderness experience in New Zealand. Each is crafted for anglers who want to share the experience with a small group and expert hosts.

Down in New Zealand, our South Island expeditions range from single-day guided missions to multi-day adventures heli-fishing into remote valleys, plus a full concierge service for DIY travelers who’d rather go their own way, but appreciate a river-by-river route. However you like to fish, we’ll get you there.

New water on Tierra del Fuego’s fabled Rio Grande has opened up for the 2025/26 season. Book quickly to secure your week during February or March 2026.

This lodge can only be booked through us at Isolation Outfitters.

Note: Las Segadas Lodge is in Chile, not Argentina, so fly into Santiago and down to Punta Arenas. We’ll meet you at the airport. This lodge has ultra-premium single and double-handed fly rods and reels for our guests to enjoy during their stay with us.

Located in Argentina – on the Isla Grande in Tierra del Fuego – Wuijoor Lodge is situated 60km southwest of the city of Rio Grande, within the grounds of the Estancia Laura. Wuijoor Lodge, was founded in 2023 utilising a remodelled ranch house built in the 1930’s, and caters for up to six anglers with first class dining (see the photo above!).

Fishing is primarily on the fabled Rio Menendez and Rio Grande with other steppe streams accessible in this remote destination. Expect to fish for sea-run Brown Trout up to 12kg (26lb) and resident Brown and Rainbow Trout up to 2kg (4.5lb).

You simply can’t fly into Ushuaia without driving through to the awe-inspiring and unforgettable World’s End Lodge to fish the stunning Río Irigoyen. This is as remote and isolated as any fly angling trip on earth could be. That’s why we, at Isolation Outfitters, reckon it’s a must-fish destination.

What makes it truly special is the contrast—towering lenga forests sheltering intimate, meandering pools that hold sea trout over 20 pounds. For anglers who crave solitude, scale, and something genuinely different, World’s End Lodge is the next chapter of your Patagonia journey.

Imagine following up a trip chasing huge sea-run Browns on the Rio Grande with a detour to catch some of the largest Rainbows in the world at Argentina’s Jurassic Lake.

We have partnered with Jurassic Lake Lodge to provide a four night stay as part of a comprehensive package to Argentine Patagonia to fish for both trophy sea-run brown trout and trophy rainbows.

Come on our two person fly fishing expeditions into remote South Island locations (guided by NZPFGA members). Our focus is on exploring remote wilderness rivers with multi-day camps utilising backcountry huts as base camps and tents to reach unpressured water.

With our local connections, we can arrange every aspect to your luxury stay at The Lindis. Bookings need to be made over a season ahead so get in touch with plenty of time to add a stay in the spectacular Ahuriri Valley to your South Island luxury fly fishing itinerary.

We have developed a comprehensive fly fishing program to access the best West Coast, South Island, backcountry rivers by vehicle and helicopter. You and our guide stay at the glorious Lake Brunner Eco Lodge in the heart of New Zealand’s West Coast.

Let us help design your South Island itinerary. We generally recommend to stay 2-3 nights at the lodge which allows for 2 full days fishing and a third day on local waters before heading over to Christchurch, up to Nelson, or down to Haast and onto Wanaka/Queenstown. We’re happy to talk through your early plans with you.

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The southwest corner of New Zealand’s South Island is home to mouse-eating, aggressive wild brown trout of epic proportions. Te Anau is a good base for a week of exploration angling. We can arrange an itinerary, guides, great dining and wilderness expeditions (daily or overnight) to some of the best fly fishing you will ever experience, anywhere on Planet Earth.

Destination: Deep in South Island’s wilderness, New Zealand
Dates: November 24–28, 2025 (inc. two travel days)
Focus: Trophy wild brown trout (7–12+ lb) on the legendary ‘Yeah-Right!’ River
Group size: Limited to just two anglers. Non-angling camo-wearing companions are welcome.

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Skybound South is designed for anglers who want solitude, scenery and serious fish.

Expect brutes of browns and even bigger landscapes. Join our signature South Island fly fishing adventure where helicopters lift you into the alpine edge of New Zealand’s wilderness.

This is remote, sight-fishing at its finest, with shallow headwater creeks, gin-clear rivers, and wild trout that haven’t seen an artificial fly in weeks or perhaps even this season.

Led by our experienced host, backed by a trusted local guide, this 3-fishing day (plus two travel days) expedition is all about dialling in unforgettable time on the water - with a friend and the comfort of a rustic cabin and an open fire at day’s end.

Skybound South, our hosted South Island Heli-Fishing expedition, is scheduled for November 24–28, 2025. With two trips booked out already, this is our third heli-fish expedition – all in different South Island backcountry locations.

Full itinerary available now.

Destination: Las Segadas Lodge, Río Grande, Chilean Patagonia
Dates: February 8–15, 2026
Focus: Trophy sea‑run brown trout (10–20+ lb) on the legendary Rio Grande
Group size: Limited to five anglers – plus our host and three guides

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The Sea‑Run Sessions: Las Segadas is your invitation to fish one of the most revered sea trout rivers on Earth with a host, guide and a few mates.

From the banks of the Chilean side of Tierra del Fuego, you’ll swing deep pools and cut banks with the chance of connecting to a 20+ pound slab of chrome.

This trip is locked in for the second week of this new lodge’s limited opening in 2026. You might never get another chance to fish this water.

Hosted by Isolation Outfitters and guided by a seasoned team, this weeklong expedition blends serious spey fishing with raw Patagonian solitude – and all the comforts of the newly refurbished world-class Las Segadas Lodge.

New lodge and virgin water. Prime February timing. Limited to five spots. Big trout. Bigger stories.

Full itinerary available now.

Destination: Wuijoor Lodge, Río Menéndez & Río Grande, Argentine Patagonia
Dates: February 22–March 1, 2026
Focus: Sea‑run brown trout (10–20+ lb) and resident trout in smaller tributaries
Group size: Limited to six anglers – plus our host and local guiding team

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This late‑season session takes us deep into Argentine Tierra del Fuego, where the often-overlooked Río Menéndez and Río Ona offer a more intimate, technical sea trout experience.

The Sea-Run Sessions: Prime Patagonia is perfect for anglers looking to use single-hand rods and stealthy presentations on large sea-run browns. You’ll also fish the lower Río Grande, where legendary fish are pushing upstream in mid-March.

Hosted by Isolation Outfitters, Prime Patagonia is all about battle-tested techniques, quiet water, and big returns. Six rods max, expert guiding, and Wuijoor Lodge right on the riverbank.

Come finish the season strong – the final swing of summer could be your most memorable.

Full itinerary available now.