In 1994, the Estancia owner released rainbow trout from the Rio Santa Cruz into the Rio Barrancoso. The Barrancoso is the only tributary of Lago Strobel which is an alkaline desert sink. The waters are extremely cold and full of oxygen, teaming with and abundance of scuds and midges which allow the rainbows to grow to huge sizes.
Adult trout reproduce continually in the Barrancoso with the peak spawning activity occurring in September and October. This is dream heaven for fly fisherman seeking some of the largest rainbows on earth! A few years ago, friend, Carlos Lopez Casanello built a large lodge with comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, gourmet dining, and a landing strip for charter flights from Comodoro Rivadavia.
Trips at the beginning of the season due to snow, could possible begin in El Calafate with a 5.5 hour drive to the lodge. The lodge sits at the mouth of the Barrancoso where the main beats are only a 5 to 10 minute walk. Clients rotate the beats each session while wading the river or casting from shore or wading in Lago Strobel. The winds around Jurassic are brutal so some experience of fly casting is needed. The guides at Jurassic are experts and can help with lessons on fly casting. I have fished Jurassic numerous times and landing over 100 rainbows per day per person is a norm!! Everyday there is a good chance of a few rainbows exceeding 20lbs being landed. So, if your looking for a fantastic fly fishing trip to give for Christmas look no further than Jurassic and they will have the fishing experience of a lifetime! For more information contact pia@jurassiclakelodge, carlos@jurassiclakelodge, or feel free to contact me. The season runs from October to the end of April and fills rapidly!
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