Fishing near Coyhaique, Aysén

Coyhaique is the capital of the Aysén Region and the main gateway to some of the most productive fly-fishing water in Chilean Patagonia. The city sits close to the Río Simpson, widely regarded as one of the finest fly-fishing rivers in the world, and within easy reach of the Río Mañihuales, Río Ñireguao, Río Emperador Guillermo, Lago Elizalde, and a network of glacial lakes, freestone rivers, and spring creeks. Anglers from around the world use Coyhaique as a base, and several dedicated fishing lodges and guide operations are established here.