Lago Melimoyu

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Lago Melimoyu is a pristine, crystal-clear lake nestled in the heart of Chilean Patagonia within the Aysén Region, situated between La Junta and Puerto Raúl Marín Balmaceda in one of the most remote and unspoiled corners of South America. Surrounded by native temperate rainforest, this extraordinary fishery represents one of the finest salmonid destinations on the planet, offering anglers the rare opportunity to cast in waters of exceptional purity and clarity in near-total solitude. The region's ideal geographical and meteorological conditions have allowed salmonid species to not only survive but thrive and reproduce in remarkable numbers, making Lago Melimoyu a bucket-list destination for serious fly fishers from around the world.

Species & education

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

No species information available.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Lago Melimoyu. 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 waters accessible from Melimoyu Lodge include Lago Melimoyu itself as well as a network of surrounding rivers, lakes, and lagoons. The Palena River — a significant waterway that originates at Lake Vintter in Argentina (where it is known as the Carrenleuf River) before crossing into Chile — is one of the notable fisheries in the broader region. This river features calm surface waters over powerful deep currents, along with numerous backwaters, rock walls, and pools that concentrate rainbow trout and other salmonids. The Palena's tributaries — including the Encuentro, Tigre, Moro, and El Tranquilo Rivers — add additional volume and character to this system. The lodge's heli-fishing program opens up even more isolated lakes and rivers that are otherwise completely unreachable.

Know where you can legally fish on Lago Melimoyu

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 Melimoyu 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 Melimoyu to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Lago Melimoyu to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.