Jurassic Lake Lodge, Argentina Patagonia October 2018

Had the pleasure of returning to my favorite country, Argentina, for a chance of landing massive rainbow trout at Jurassic Lake Lodge during the week of October 7. This was the 4th time I had the opportunity to fish this magical place.   A few friends and I flew into the town of Calafate and decided to take a tour of the Perito Moreno in Los Glaciares National Park.  The scenery is stunning and I highly recommend this destination to all.  Representatives of Jurassic Lake Lodge picked us up the following day at the Quijote Hotel in Calafate for a 6 hour drive to the lodge.  The ride took us through very strenuous paths as we had to cross over a through rivers to get to the lodge.  Along the way we saw numerous Guanaco and Lessar Rheas. 
The lodge sits on Lago Strobel and is near the mouth of the Barrancosco River where thousands of huge rainbows swim.  The weather was cold in the upper 30s with water temperatures around 38deg.

Strong winds are the norm at Jurassic and exceeded speeds of over 60mph during our stay.  However, it seems the stronger the wind blows the better the bite!  There are 3 beats which clients rotate before and after lunch.  The top flies were flo. green black, and olive balanced leech.  Others in the group had great success using mice and hopper flies.  We fished for 4 1/2 days.  I estimated I landed over 350 rainbows averaging 10 lbs with my largest at 19,2 lbs which measured 33 inches.  Everybody should fish this magical fishery.  If trophy rainbow trout are on your fish wish, look no further than Jurassic Lake Lodge. 
One of the only destinations on earth where you have a realistic chance at a rainbow exceeding 20lbs!