Lago Elizalde

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Lago Elizalde is a stunning headwater lake nestled within the temperate rainforest landscape of the Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region of Chilean Patagonia. Part of the legendary Paloma River system — a network of interconnected lakes and rivers that includes Lago Paloma, Lago Azul, Lago Desierto, and Lago Caro — Elizalde sits in a remote mountain setting that anglers have affectionately dubbed "Jurassic Park" for its wild, primeval character and extraordinary fishing. The lake drains through the Desague Lago Elizalde into the broader Paloma-Cajón Bravo river network, which ultimately feeds into the greater Aysén watershed. This is a place where the sheer beauty of old-growth Patagonian rainforest, glacier-carved terrain, and crystal-clear waters combine to create a fly fishing experience that keeps anglers returning year after year.

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Lago Elizalde and what's needed to catch them.

No species information available.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lago Elizalde. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

The lake itself is the centerpiece of the fishery, with its headwater character and clear waters providing excellent visibility for sight fishing. The outlet of the lake — the Desague Lago Elizalde — where water flows into the Cajón Bravo drainage, is a natural concentration point for fish. The broader Paloma River system surrounding the lake offers additional variety, with the river sections connecting Lago Elizalde to the other lakes in the network providing productive water for both lake and river fishing.

Know where you can legally fish on Lago Elizalde

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Aysén licenses and regulations

No licenses or regulations available for Aysén.

Take Lago Elizalde with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Lago Elizalde to use it offline when coverage drops.
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Keep a private fishing journal for Lago Elizalde to find where and when fish are biting for you.
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Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.