Lago Puyehue is a stunning Andean piedmont lake situated on the border of Los Lagos Region and Los Ríos Region in southern Chile, resting at an elevation of 188 meters (617 feet) above sea level. Its name derives from the Mapudungun words puye ("small fish") and hue ("place") — a fitting description for a lake that has long been a gathering place for fish. Spanning 165.4 km² with a maximum length of 23 km and width of 11.5 km, the lake holds an impressive water volume of 12.6 km³. With an average depth of 76 meters (249 feet) and a maximum depth of 123 meters (404 feet), Lago Puyehue offers a diverse range of underwater environments for both fish and anglers. The lake is fed primarily by the Río Gol-Gol and drains through the Río Pilmaiquén, forming part of a vast hydraulic network of rivers and streams that has made this region one of the most productive trout and salmon fisheries in South America. The iconic Puyehue volcano looms in the background, adding dramatic scenery to an already exceptional fishing destination.