San Huberto Lodge

Founded by the Olsen family in the 1890s, Estancia San Huberto is one of Patagonia’s most iconic fly fishing lodges, offering exclusive access to 25 miles of the legendary Malleo River. Surrounded by native forest and set beneath the snowcapped Lanín Volcano, the lodge sits at the heart of a historic working ranch in northern Patagonia, Argentina.

San Huberto blends old-world character with exceptional dry fly fishing for wild brown and rainbow trout on the Malleo River. Its private stretch of the Malleo features smooth meadow pools, technical pocket water, and spring creek-like channels that demand finesse. Access is tightly controlled and thoughtfully rotated, allowing guests to fish in near solitude.

The Olsen family’s decades of experience hosting anglers shows in every detail—from home-cooked meals and beautifully appointed rooms to warm hospitality and veteran guides. San Huberto is ideal for anglers seeking classic dry fly fishing on Patagonia’s renowned Malleo River, genuine Argentine hospitality, and a deep connection to one of Patagonia’s most storied rivers.

The 25,000-acre Estancia San Huberto lies just outside Junín de los Andes in northern Patagonia, Argentina, and has been owned and operated by the Olsen family since its founding in the 1890s. The lodge offers six double and four single rooms, accommodating up to 16 guests (12 anglers max), each with a private ensuite bathroom.

After days on the Malleo River, guests return to a lodge with high ceilings, trophy stag mounts, and a central fireplace; the expansive upstairs lounge and self-serve bar provide a warm, inviting space where guests gather for cocktails and appetizers each evening. Downstairs, the dining room serves up family recipes featuring ranch-raised meats, garden vegetables, and organic herbs—showcasing the estancia’s deep Argentine culinary roots.

Hospitality is second nature for the Olsens. They personally attend to guests throughout their stay, sharing San Huberto Lodge’s traditions and making anglers feel like part of the family.

The biggest draw at Estancia San Huberto is the lodge’s exclusive access to 25 miles of the legendary Malleo River, considered by many to offer the finest dry fly fishing in Patagonia, Argentina. This spring-fed freestone flows from Tromen Lake to the Aluminé River and is known for its prolific hatches and consistent surface action throughout the season. With no outside pressure and careful beat rotation, anglers enjoy private walk-and-wade access to this iconic dry-fly water.

The Malleo’s upper section features classic pocket water with rocky runs and riffles, while the middle section softens into smooth glides, cut banks, and willow-lined edges perfect for hopper, mayfly, and attractor fishing. Browns and rainbows average 16–17 inches, with larger fish regularly encountered. Dry fly fishing is often the name of the game on the Malleo, but streamers and nymphs can be effective when conditions call for it. Since floating is not permitted on the Malleo River, guests travel by truck between the pools and beats.

In addition to the Malleo, San Huberto offers 5.5 miles of private access to the Hauca Mamuil, a lesser-known tributary that fishes best in November and December. The diversity of water, strong insect life, and consistently rising trout make San Huberto Lodge a premier destination for technical and rewarding dry fly fishing in Patagonia.

Weekly packages at San Huberto Lodge are recommended for certain times of the season. A customized itinerary combining San Huberto with a multi-day float trip or another lodge may offer a more dynamic fishing experience.

SAN HUBERTO LODGE
(5 nights/4 days fishing)

Day 1:    Arrive Buenos Aires (EZE). Transfer to the domestic airport (AEP) and fly to San Martin (CPC.) The lodge staff will pick you up and transfer you 45 minutes to San Huberto Lodge. Fish the afternoon.

Day 2-5:    Four days wade fishing the Malleo River on Estancia San Huberto.

Day 6:    Check out, transfer back to the San Martin Airport for your flight to Buenos Aires or continue on to your next fishing lodge.

Rate: $6500/angler
Included: Lodging and guided fishing in double occupancy, meals, open bar, non-guided activities on the property, transportation to/from the San Martin Airport
Not included: Flights, license, gear, activities off the ranch, gratuities, transfer to/from the Bariloche Airport and services in Buenos Aires.

With over 26 years organizing trips in exclusively Chile and Argentina, we make travel planning efficient and worry free. We’ll give you the domestic flights you need for your lodge dates and our travel team ensures your international flights connect smoothly. If preferred, we’ll even have our team in Buenos Aires meet you when you land.

• After an easy overnight flight, anglers land at the Buenos Aires Ezeiza International Airport (EZE), transfer 45 minutes to the Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Domestic Airport (AEP) and fly 2 hours south to San Martin (CPC.) Four hours minimum is required between your international and domestic flights in Buenos Aires.
• Anglers are picked up at the San Martin Airport and driven 45 minutes to San Huberto Lodge.
• Anglers are dropped off at the San Martin for their flight back to Buenos Aires or we connect them with their next fishing lodge.