Rio Grande Hosted Weeks at Las Segadas Lodge, Feb 2026

  • Man kneeling in water holding a large fish, wearing a blue jacket with a backpack, in a cloudy outdoor setting

    SEA-RUN BROWN TROUT

  • ESTANCIA HOMESTEAD

  • Close-up of a fish lying on its side in shallow water, with an object in its mouth.

    SEA RUN BROWN TROUT

  • The windswept steppe of Chilean Patagonia with the Rio Grande winding through Estancia Las Segadas

    THE ESTANCIA

  • Two large animal carcasses hung on a metal framework in front of a lit brick fireplace.

    CARNE ASADA

  • A llama peeking over rocks, looking down at the camera against a clear blue sky.

    Beyond the fishing

  • Person holding a large fish in shallow water outdoors, with cloudy sky in the background.

    Rio Grande Success

  • Man in yellow jacket holding a large rainbow trout at night, smiling and looking down at the fish, dark background.

    FISH TO SUNDOWN

LAs SEGADAS LODGE, RIO GRANDE

TWO HOSTED WEEKS AT LAS SEGADAS LODGE

Experience world-class sea-run brown trout fishing in Chilean Tierra del Fuego at Las Segadas Lodge. Lodge access is exclusively via Isolation Outfitters.

We have two February 2026 hosted weeks offer small-group, fully guided fly fishing on pristine, un-pressured water on the legendary Rio Grande above the Chilean border. All meals, transfers, and guiding are included, giving you a complete Patagonia fishing adventure.

HOSTED WEEK DATES

Lodge Opening Week: February 1-8, 2026

The Sea-Run Sessions – Rio Grande: February 8-15, 2026

LAS SEGADAS LODGE AT A GLANCE

Location: Rio Grande, Chilean Tierra del Fuego
Target Species: Sea-Run Brown Trout (7–17+ lb)
Difficulty: 7/10 – technical fishing, variable wind and water conditions
Group Size: Maximum 6 anglers
Hosted Dates: Feb 1–8 (Lodge Opening) & Feb 8–15, 2026
Accommodation: 4 double rooms with en-suite bathrooms, purpose-built for anglers
Access: Fly into Punta Arenas/Aerodromo Pampa Guanaco, 30 min. lodge transfer

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SERIOUS TACKLE

Expect to hook 7lb+ sea-run trout regularly with the right guide, gear and technique. Fish in the 12–15lb range are common, and 20lb+ monsters are possible. Stout tackle is essential on the Rio Grande.

Trout Spey: A 4–7wt Trout Spey rod (11+ ft) with a floating line and intermediate to heavy sink tip covers most RG water.

Spey: Your 8-9wt Spey rod for heavier Skagit heads is unlikely to be used in the estancia’s more defined water and is more suitable for beats below the Argentina border.

Technique: Cast down-and-across at 70° (or 90° for streamers), mend upstream to sink the fly, then swing and strip to trigger strikes.

Single Handed: Fast-action 8-10wt rods with floating lines and short tips are great on calm days and for smaller estancia waters.

Reels: Bring quality reels with strong drag, low start-up inertia, and backup spools for varied setups.

Tippet: Use 0X fluoro or mono (0.028mm); go 16–20lb for evening fishing when fish are less leader shy.

The lodge holds spare rods, reels, lines and barbless flies in case of lost luggage or extra needs.

Note: Rio Grande is now ‘Catch & Release’ only, with single barbless hooks on all flies required by Chilean law.

A man in outdoor gear kneels on a rocky riverbank, holding a large fish with both hands and smiling at the camera with sunglasses and a beige cap.

GENERAL INFORMATION

TRIP ENQUIRIES

Please contact us by sending us a message via our Contact Form, email us, or call us to discuss availability at Las Segadas Lodge for this coming Southern Hemisphere summer. We have limited dates available through February and March 2026.

After your enquiry, we will share more trip information with you via email and phone, and discuss your fly fishing experience and understand what you’re looking for from this lodge trip.

TRAVELLING TO LAS SEGADAS LODGE

Anglers fishing the Chilean side of the Rio Grande typically fly into Santiago International Airport (SCL) and transfer down to Punta Arenas (PUQ). We will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your overnight accommodation before a morning ferry ride over to Porvenir on the island of Tierra del Fuego and a drive of approximately three hours south to the estancia and Las Segadas Lodge.

OPTION: FLY PUNTA ARENAS TO AERODROMO PAMPA GUANACO

As an additional option, rather than the ferry/vehicle transfer, we can arrange for a return 45 minute charter flight for up to 7 passengers from Punta Arenas into Aerodromo Pampa Guanaco (DPB), a small airport only 45 mins drive from the estancia. A same day flight option may avoid overnight accommodation in Punta Arenas.

There are also regular flights on Sunday and Friday. The route runs from October 2025 to April 2026 with Friday and Sunday flights. The schedule is:
Punta Arenas – Pampa Guanaco: 6:00PM
Pampa Guanaco – Punta Arenas: 7:00PM

FLYING VIA ARGENTINA

Remember you’re flying into Chile, not Argentina, as the upper Rio Grande is situated on the western side of Tierra del Fuego.

If you are flying from Buenos Aires, our advice remains that you should fly into Santiago International Airport (SCL) and transfer down to Punta Arenas Airport (PUQ), rather than flying south to either Rio Grande Airport or Ushuaia Airport and running the gauntlet trying to cross the Bellavista customs border passage by road. There have been difficulties crossing from Argentina into Chile and we want your stay with us to start in the best possible way!

SINGLE ANGLERS

Las Segadas Lodge is set up to accommodate angling groups of up to six with double bedrooms but we can often accommodate a single angler in a private or shared room. Please contact us to discuss these options.

FARE PAYMENT

The fare for this expedition is outlined on this page in US Dollars (USD$) and will not change after confirmation of your booking, regardless of any fluctuations in international currency, fuel or travel costs. A detailed list of what is included is provided with your booking. Individual anglers are invoiced separately or together as you wish.

Currency: Payment can be made to Isolation Outfitters in US Dollars (USD$), on receipt of our invoice, paid into our Montana USA deposit account or via credit card online. If you wish to pay in NZ Dollars (NZD$) to our New Zealand office, we will agree a suitable foreign exchange rate into NZD$ from your preferred currency at the time of booking.

Credit Cards: Alternatively you may wish to pay by credit card. We accept most major international credit cards and can provide a link for online payments.

Deposit: A deposit of 50% of the fare is payable to confirm your booking. Payment of deposit is deemed acceptance of our Terms and Conditions.

Remaining Fare: We require settlement of your full account 30 days before the trip proceeds. If you are a visitor to Chile, proof of comprehensive travel insurance and any required medical insurance will be required at this point.

Additional Travel or Tackle: We can arrange road or air transfers, and provide fishing gear for you to keep after the trip. Any costs for these will be invoiced directly to you and are payable before the trip commences. Any additional trip preferences, changes to the expedition travel, or specialist gear obtained on your behalf at your request will be payable on invoice.

INSURANCE/EVACUATION COVER

In the event of a riverside medical emergency, we will have direct contact with the lodge and have procedures in place for urgent evacuation to the nearest medical centre. We strongly recommend holding comprehensive travel insurance as well as cover with Global Rescue to cover any evacuation and medical costs and provide access to high quality medical support.