Guided fishing in Chile's Lake District with Marcos Quiroz

Private fly fishing and spinning days with a local guide, quality gear and direct WhatsApp planning before you arrive in Puerto Varas.

  • Fly fishing and spinning
  • Petrohué River and Lake Llanquihue
  • Private guided days
  • Responsible fishing

A fishing experience built for stories from the south

River Trout Fishing Chile is a family of anglers and expert guides with more than 20 years guiding fishing travel, tying flies and teaching people how to read the water. Marcos brings technique, quality gear, passion, kindness and a carefully planned day, with snacks coordinated according to the package.

  • More than 20 years guiding fishing trips
  • Hand-tied flies, quality gear and patient teaching
  • Memorable days for first-time anglers and experienced fishers

Public references: El Heraldo Austral: Chinook en Río PetrohuéRadioPoplatina: River Trout en Puerto VarasPerfil Weekend: historia de Marcos en La Poza

Fishing packages shaped by season and conditions

Water choice, technique and timing depend on weather, river flow, angler level and target species. The all-inclusive package is the recommended option for travelers who want a complete guided experience.

Guided full day

A full fishing day built around the best windows of activity. A strong option if you are visiting Puerto Varas for a limited time and want the day handled locally.

Duration and logistics confirmed case by case

Fly fishing

Water reading, fly selection, casting and presentation for river or lake conditions. The pace adapts to beginners as well as experienced anglers.

Trout, salmon and seasonal species

Spinning

A practical and exciting way to cover water when depth, pace or conditions call for lures and a different approach.

Gear and lures subject to availability

Iconic waters near Puerto Varas

Trips focus on recognized waters in Chile's Lake District without exposing sensitive access points. Each day is planned around current regulations and real conditions.

Petrohué River

A scenic, technical river known for trout and salmon. The day balances safety, current reading and realistic fishing opportunities.

Salmonid and Chinook windows

Lake Llanquihue

Bays, reeds, wind and changing light create a visual and variable fishery with Osorno Volcano in the background.

Weather windows and shore structure

Alternative waters

When the river or lake is not at its best, nearby options can be considered to keep the experience honest and well planned.

Chosen by weather, level and group
Fishing guide on a day in southern Chile

Responsible fishing under Chilean rules

Trips are organized around seasons, licenses, local management measures and careful fish handling. Catch and release is prioritized when appropriate.

  • Each angler must hold a recreational fishing license when required.
  • Fish caught in recreational fishing cannot be sold.
  • Fish care, river care and group safety come first.

Trust earned on the water

Marcos and River Trout Fishing Chile have an active public presence, a strong social community and regional press mentions around notable catches and conservation-minded fishing.

17K public followers on @rivertrout_fishingchile

Regional coverage about Chinook on the Petrohué River

Perfil Weekend story about Marcos and a Coho day in Laguna La Poza

Frequently asked questions

Do I need previous fishing experience?

Not necessarily. The trip can be adapted for beginners, intermediate anglers or advanced fishers. When you write on WhatsApp, include your level, group size and tentative date.

What is included?

Inclusions are confirmed before booking because they depend on the trip type, season and logistics. The goal is to clarify gear, method, meeting point and conditions by WhatsApp.

Where do we fish?

Trips are organized from Puerto Varas, mainly around the Petrohué River, Lake Llanquihue and nearby alternatives. Exact water is chosen by weather, flow, regulations and safety.

Can I keep a fish?

The activity follows current Sernapesca regulations. River Trout promotes responsible fishing and catch and release when appropriate; any retention must comply with license, season, species and limits.

Plan your fishing day on WhatsApp

Send your tentative date, number of anglers, fishing level and whether you want fly fishing, spinning or a seasonal recommendation.

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River Trout Fishing Chile

  • Puerto Varas, Los Lagos Region
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