Inspiring the next generation of tourism professionals at El Encuentro Lodge.

A journey through Benjamin Beale´ Story: his interview with H2O Magazine

We invite you to experience the excitement of Dragon Fly Hatch fishing in Patagonia's stunning landscapes.

Insights from Steve Jensen on his guests´ adventures

Insights from our friend Thomas Romano on his unforgettable experiences

Emily Rodger´ Journey at El Encuentro: a story through words and photos

Through Adrian's words, you will be able to imagine our locations and immerse yourself in the world of Patagonian fly fishing.

In November, fly fishing in Patagonia really starts to pick up, providing appealing conditions and fun opportunities for anglers.

We are thrilled to share some highlights from the season with you! Whether you’re still dreaming of your last trip to El Encuentro, or looking forward to your next Patagonia fly-fishing adventure, read on to hear about the highlights of each of the last few seasons.

BROOK TROUT | Day 1 of officially fishing in Patagonia and it was amazing! The beauty, size and the fight of these Brookies are astounding. @valkyrie821 and I caught about 40 of them, despite some choppy waters.

Just a note to say thanks to everyone at El Encuentro for another fine fishing adventure. Friends here ask us why we travel so far to fish when we have rivers like the Henry’s Fork, the Madison, and the Yellowstone in our backyard.

Here are the step-by-step instructions to tie the Hot Spotted Pheasant Tail fly pattern. We are filling up our boxes for this upcoming Spring fishing season, and this pattern is a must-have!

Here goes a brief description of how to tie the CDC / Elk Hair Comparadun. We hope you find it helpful! Please feel free to contact us if you would like to receive more information about this pattern!

We at El Encuentro share your goal of having a healthy and sustainable fishery. Here are the practices that we will be following when we are together on our waters in Patagonia.

It’s hard to believe, but late summer is fading into early autumn in our idyllic corner of central Patagonia.

These are complicated times, to say the least. Like so many of you, we long for some answers and a clear path forward.

I would like to start by extending our warmest and most heartfelt greetings to you from Argentine Patagonia, where Spring is bursting forth and trout are rising on the Rio Futaleufu.

As with most of the world, my plans for March and April were rapidly thrown out the window with the oncoming threat of Coronavirus. On a crisp Patagonian morning a few weeks ago I awoke early to begin planning

Warm greetings from Patagonia, where early winter has set in, bringing snow to the high country and giving us time to reflect on what’s most important

One unique facet of the El Encuentro experience is our close proximity to the water. As I mentioned in my last post, the lodge sits atop a large stretch of back eddy, providing a spectacular view of