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En sportfiskare i grå jacka och solglasögon står på klippig strand, håller en stor fisk framför turkost vatten och molnig himmel.

Jurassic Lake, Argentina

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  • Enkel svart konturikon av ett flygplan, snett ovanifrån, på ljus bakgrund - inspirerar sportfiskare till nästa fiskeresa.

    Return flight

    We book your flight and all transfers

  • Enkel svartvit kalenderikon med två ringar upptill, perfekt för att planera fiskeresor eller markera viktiga sportfiskeevent.

    Tailored fishing trips

    If our suggested dates don't work, we can tailor your experience to your wishes.

  • Enkel linjeikon som visar ett tält, ett träd och solen - symboliserar camping för sportfiskare på fiskeresa i naturen.

    Accommodation

    Lago Strobel lodge

  • Liten, pixlad svartvit ikon med stiliserat kugghjul och prickar, liknar symbol för fiskeinställningar eller konfiguration.

    Fishing season

    October - May

  • Enkel svart konturteckning av en fisk som simmar åt höger, med ett öga och leende mun, mot ljus bakgrund - för sportfiskare.

    Species

    Rainbow

About the fishing trip

Fly fishing on Jurassic Lake in Patagonia – trophy rainbow trout in monster class

Jurassic Lake, also known as Lago Strobel, is one of the world's most legendary fly-fishing destinations for truly large rainbow trout. In this remote part of Patagonia, you'll encounter windswept plains, crystal-clear water, and extremely low fishing pressure. The result is strong, aggressive rainbow trout of impressive size, often between 4 and 8 kilograms, with a chance of even larger fish.

Fishing takes place both in Lake Strobel itself and in the Barrancoso River, the lake's only tributary. Here, a very varied fly-fishing experience is offered, including sight fishing along the shorelines, streamer fishing in open water, and technical fishing in the river's different zones. Dry flies, nymphs, streamers, and mouse patterns are used depending on conditions and fish behavior, making each fishing day unique.

En fiskare med huva och solglasögon sitter på knä i grunt vatten och håller en stor glänsande fisk med båda händerna. Vågor slår mot stranden under en molnig himmel – ett inspirerande ögonblick från en lyckad fisketur.

85 995 SEK per person

This is included in the fishing trip price

  • Return flights to El Calafate Airport from Stockholm, Landvetter, Oslo, London or Copenhagen. Are you travelling from another location? Contact us for exact price details.
  • Transfer between El Calafate - the Lodge.
  • 6 days of guided fishing (1 guide for 3 anglers). 2 of these days are in Barrancoso. 8 hours of fishing per day.
  • 7 nights accommodation at the Lodge (shared double room).
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks (including alcoholic beverages) and snacks at the Lodge.
  • One night at a hotel in El Calafate or Buenos Aires.

This is additional

  • Any additional hotel nights if you wish to extend your stay
  • Tips for guides and staff
  • Food and transport in El Calafate
  • Optional transport in Buenos Aires
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Jurassic Lake is renowned for its enormous rainbow trout, with opportunities to catch fish weighing up to 10 kilos. The combination of abundant food and very low fishing pressure allows the rainbow trout to grow large, strong, and aggressive. Anglers from all over the world travel here each season in pursuit of these iconic fish.

Lago Strobel Lodge is perfectly situated with exclusive access to large parts of Lake Strobel and over 10 kilometers of the Barrancoso River. This provides one of the most varied fly-fishing programs in the entire Santa Cruz province, with both lake and river fishing during the same trip.

The fishing is varied and intense, featuring sight fishing near the shore, as well as fishing with dry flies, nymphs, streamers, and mouse patterns depending on the conditions. Guiding is provided with one guide per three anglers, always focusing on the right location, the right method, and maximum fishing every day.

Flights, transfers, accommodation, and meals are included in the trip, allowing you to focus all your energy on fishing.

  • Vy från bilen visar sportfiskares hand på ratten mot sjön, grusväg, vit bil framför, fiskeresa bland klippor och moln.

    Day 1

    Flights from Europe.

  • day 2

    Arrival in Buenos Aires. You can either stay overnight here and experience the city or continue by domestic flight to El Calafate. Overnight stay at a hotel in El Calafate.

  • Sportfiskare i vattentäta kläder på stenig strand visar stolt upp stor fisk vid blått vatten under molnig himmel.

    Day 3

    Depart from El Calafate to the lodge. The car journey takes approximately 7 hours

  • Två sportfiskare flugfiskar vid en klippig kust; en kastar ut från stenarna, den andra syns suddigt i förgrunden med fiskeutrustning.

    days 4-9

    6 full days of fishing.

  • day 10

    Car transfer from the Lodge to El Calafate Airport for onward transport to Europe.

  • day 11

    Landing back in Europe

  • 6 days of fishing

    November 11-21, 2026
    Places available

  • Book by request

    Depending on the length of the fishing trip, when you want to travel and how many you are.

    Contact us with your preferences and we will put together your package!

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Närbild av sportfiskares händer som trär linan på spö och rulle. Grå jacka, vatten i bakgrunden under fiskeresan.
En guanaco med brun och vit päls går bland gröna buskar och stora grå stenar i ett bergigt landskap där sportfiskare utforskar naturen.
En sportfiskare med solglasögon och fiskeutrustning står i grunt vatten och håller en stor fisk, med himmel och strand i bakgrunden.
Två sportfiskare vid en stenig älv i fjällen, klädda för uteliv med ryggsäckar. En flugfiskar, den andra ser på under blå himmel.

Fishing in Jurassic Lake

Lake Strobel, better known as Jurassic Lake, is located in a remote and windy mountainous area in southern Argentina. It is home to some of the world's largest rainbow trout, thanks to an extremely good food supply and very low fishing pressure. The result is fast, strong fish that grow to impressive sizes in a short time.

Through exclusive access to over 14 kilometers of Jurassic Lake, including several sheltered bays, we can offer varied and effective fly fishing even when the Patagonian winds make themselves felt. Sight fishing near the shore is often possible and provides a technical and very visual fishing experience.

Barrancoso River

One of the highlights of the trip is the Barrancoso River, the only tributary to Lake Strobel. Here we fish approximately 10 kilometers of the river, divided into upper, middle, and lower sections with distinctly different characteristics. Each section offers its own fishing, with clear water and stationary, large rainbow trout.

Fishing Season

The fishing season at Jurassic Lake extends from October to May. The period from November to March is considered high season with stable fishing, open waters, and very active fish. Throughout the season, there is an opportunity for both sight fishing in the lake and varied river fishing in the Barrancoso.

Fishing is primarily done with floating lines and rods in class 6–8. Streamers, nymphs, large dry flies, and mouse patterns are all effective depending on location, weather, and conditions. The combination of lake and river fishing makes Jurassic Lake one of Patagonia's most complete and sought-after fly fishing destinations.

En sportfiskare i friluftskläder och solglasögonknäböjer vid en turkos sjö, håller stolt upp en stor fisk mot vågorna.
Två sportfiskare står i grunt vatten, håller en stor fisk och ett håv. Klar himmel och klippor skapar fantastisk fiskeresa.
Två leende män i fiskekläder står i grunt vatten och håller tillsammans upp en stor fisk under sin fisketur. I bakgrunden syns en blå himmel och en klippig kust, vilket ger en äkta fiskeupplevelse.
Närbild av stor öring eller lax på nät, öppen mun och glänsande fjäll-ett fint ögonblick för sportfiskaren på fiskeresa.
Sportfiskare med solglasögon och hoodie knäböjer i grund älv, håller stor blank fisk. Stenig natur och forsande vatten.

Accommodation – Lago Strobel Lodge

Lago Strobel Lodge is located right on the shore of Jurassic Lake, just a fly cast away from the legendary rainbow trout fishing. Here you stay right in the heart of the fishing action, with quick and easy access to both the lake and the Barrancoso River.

The lodge offers comfortable and personalized accommodation with four double rooms, generous common areas, and a relaxed atmosphere. The spacious living room with views of Jurassic Lake is a natural gathering place after a day of fishing, perfect for relaxing, sharing the day's experiences, and enjoying good food and drinks. There is also a large dining area where we gather every evening for dinners with South American flavors.

Amenities such as satellite TV, fly-tying station, open bar, and free wireless internet are available. The lodge is self-sufficient in electricity through wind power with a diesel generator as backup and has access to electricity around the clock.

The experienced and service-minded staff create a warm, secure, and hassle-free environment, fully focused on ensuring you have a memorable fishing trip to Jurassic Lake.

En man häller rödvin till en vän vid ett rustikt matbord, omgivna av sportfiskare som delar fiskeäventyr och resminnen.
En person klipper fjädrar vid ett träbord och binder flugor, omgiven av fiskeutrustning inför nästa fiskeresa.
Ett väderbitet djurkranium vilar på en sten; i bakgrunden samtalar två sportfiskare vid enkla grå byggnader under blå himmel.

Food & Drink in Argentina

Lago Strobel Lodge offers high-class cuisine, led by an experienced chef and sous chef. All food is prepared from scratch with a focus on Argentinian culinary traditions and local ingredients. The goal is to provide you with an authentic and memorable dining experience that perfectly complements your fishing.

Breakfast
Every morning, a generous breakfast is served, including coffee, tea, juices, eggs, ham, dairy products, freshly baked bread, butter, Patagonian jams, honey, cereals, and fruit. The perfect way to fuel up for a full day on the water.

Lunch
Lunches are tailored to the day's fishing spots and are served either in the field or at the lodge. The menu varies and may include grilled meat or fish, salads, cold cuts, cheese, and fresh fruit.

Snacks
Coffee and tea are available around the clock, along with simple snacks such as cakes, biscuits, and sandwiches for those who need extra energy between sessions.

Dinner
After fishing, a well-composed three-course dinner with Patagonian flavors awaits each evening. Dinner often begins with local appetizers like cheese and charcuterie, followed by classic dishes such as asado, lamb, fish, or homemade pasta. The evening concludes with dessert and fresh fruit.

Drinks
A wide selection of drinks is included, featuring Argentinian wines such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Tannat, as well as beer, spirits, whisky, cognac, and non-alcoholic options. Drinks are available daily in the lodge's bar and common areas.

Närbild på stekmiddag med potatis och grönsaker, dukat efter fiskeresan. Vatten, vin och bestick redo för sportfiskaren.
Närbild av vinflaskor med ALDEA LAS PAMPAS-etikett, fisk- och landskapsmotiv, Malbec 2019, inspirerat av fiskeresa.
Män samlas runt ett träbord i en rustik stuga och diskuterar sin senaste fiskeresa. En man häller upp vin.
En stor köttbit grillas vertikalt över öppen eld på metallgaller, omgiven av stenar-perfekt efter fiskeresan.
Grill med korvar, köttbitar och halverade citroner över glödande kol - perfekt måltid efter en lyckad fiskeresa.
Fyra personer i fiskekläder står i grunt vatten och ler, och en av dem håller upp en stor fisk. Bilden visar glädjen efter en lyckad fisketur bland klippor och under en klar himmel.
Två vilda getter på stenig sluttning med gröna buskar och blå himmel. En sportfiskare njuter av den rofyllda naturen.
Två leende män i fiskekläder står i grunt vatten under sin fisketur och håller stolt upp en stor fångst. Den ene mannen visar tummen upp, och båda är nöjda med den lyckade fisketuren vid stilla vatten och molnig himmel.
En guanaco med brun och vit päls går bland gröna buskar och gråa klippor i bergslandskap - perfekt för fiskeäventyr.
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fish species and bait choices

Fishing at Jurassic Lake (Lago Strobel) and the Barrancoso River is entirely focused on wild rainbow trout of extreme size and condition. These fish are renowned worldwide for their explosive strength, aggressive bites, and impressive average weight. Rainbow trout over 5 kilograms are common, and fish up to 10 kilograms appear every season.

Rainbow Trout

The rainbow trout in Lago Strobel feed on a nutrient-rich diet and grow quickly. Fishing often takes place in shallow water and visually, making sight fishing a central part of the experience. The fish are not particularly selective, but fly size, movement, and presentation are crucial.

Effective baits and flies:

  • Streamers: Woolly Bugger, leech and baitfish imitations in black, olive, white, and brown. Sizes 12–16.
  • Nymphs: Larger nymphs with rubber legs in sizes 8–12, as well as smaller nymphs in sizes 10–16 tied on strong hooks.
  • Dry flies: Large terrestrials such as grasshoppers, Chernobyl ants, and skaters in sizes 6–10.
  • Mouse patterns: Very effective, especially on calm evenings and in the Barrancoso River.
  • Scuds: A must-have in several colors and sizes, both in the lake and the river.

In the Barrancoso River, fishing is primarily done with floating lines and precision. Here, nymphs, smaller streamers, and large dry flies work very well, often in combination with sight fishing in clear water.

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Två sportfiskare står i grunt vatten, håller en stor fisk och ett håv. Klar himmel och klippor skapar fantastisk fiskeresa.

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Before a fishing trip to Jurassic Lake

What fish species are found in Jurassic Lake?

Jurassic Lake (Lago Strobel) and the Barrancoso River are entirely focused on wild rainbow trout. The area is known for some of the world's largest and strongest rainbow trout, with a very high average size and fish reaching weights of up to 10 kilos each season. It is this unique population of large, wild rainbow trout that makes Jurassic Lake one of the world's most sought-after fly-fishing destinations.

When should you go on a fishing trip to Jurassic Lake?

The best time for fly fishing in Jurassic Lake is from October to May. During this period, fishing is stable and rainbow trout are active both along the shores of Lago Strobel and in the Barrancoso River. Spring and autumn often offer the best combination of weather, sight fishing, and chances for truly large fish, but the entire season offers fantastic fly fishing in Patagonia.

Can I customize my fishing trip

Yes. All our fishing trips to Jurassic Lake can be tailored to your wishes. We can help you customize the length of your trip, fishing days, accommodation, itinerary, and any extra nights in Buenos Aires or El Calafate. Whether you want to focus more on lake fishing, the Barrancoso River, or combine the trip with other experiences in Patagonia, we will put together a package that suits you.

Passport and Visa Information

Swedish citizens do not need to apply for a visa in advance for tourist or fishing trips to Argentina. Upon entry, you will normally be granted a tourist stay of up to 90 days.

The only requirement is a valid passport, which must be valid for the entire duration of your stay. No special permits are needed for our fishing trips to Jurassic Lake and Lago Strobel Lodge.

We will, of course, help you with practical travel information before departure to make your trip as smooth as possible.

Facts about the country

Argentina is one of South America's largest countries, stretching from tropical regions in the north to the rugged landscapes of Patagonia in the south. The country is known for its magnificent nature, featuring the Andes, vast plains, glaciers, and isolated lakes like Jurassic Lake.

For anglers, Argentina is one of the world's most interesting countries, with strong populations of wild rainbow trout, brown trout, and other species in sparsely fished waters. The combination of low exploitation, abundant food, and large bodies of water results in fish of both impressive size and quantity.

The currency is the Argentine peso and the language is Spanish. The time zone is normally 4–5 hours behind Sweden, depending on the season. Argentina is generally a safe and popular destination for international anglers, especially on organized fishing trips to remote lodges in Patagonia.

Is there Wi-Fi available?

Yes. There is Wi-Fi at Lago Strobel Lodge. The connection is available in common areas and allows you to stay in touch with the outside world during your stay in Patagonia.

How do you fish in Jurassic Lake?

Fishing in Jurassic Lake is primarily fly-fishing from the shore and along the banks. Sight fishing is common here, where you see large rainbow trout patrolling shallow water. Floating lines are mostly used, and fishing is done with nymphs, streamers, large dry flies, and mouse patterns.

In the Barrancoso River, fishing is more traditional in flowing water with floating lines and a focus on presentation. The guides adapt the method, fly choice, and location according to the weather, wind, and fish behavior to give you the best possible chance of catching large fish.

What is the weather and climate like?

The climate in Frovåg, Senja, is typical of Northern Norway, with fresh winds, clear air, and changeable weather. During the fishing season from April to September, temperatures usually range between 8 and 18 degrees Celsius – but some days offer glorious sunshine and over 20 degrees.

When the sun warms the fjords and the sea is calm, fantastic fishing days await. At the same time, the sheltered coves mean that it's almost always possible to find good fishing regardless of the weather. It's advisable to pack layers and waterproof clothing, so you'll be prepared for all conditions. The weather can change quickly!

Travel Guarantees & Insurance

We at Outside Travels have arranged a travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet (the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency), which means you can travel with us securely.

The travel guarantee entitles you to compensation if any part of your package tour or linked travel arrangements cannot be completed due to the organiser's insolvency.

With our travel guarantee and well-planned fishing trips, you can lean back and focus on what's most important – your fishing adventure.

Terms and Conditions

When you book a fishing trip with Outside Travels AB (org. no. 559046-2395), you travel safely and securely. We follow the general terms and conditions of the Swedish Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (SRF) as well as our own specific terms and conditions, adapted for fishing trips and package tours.

The terms describe everything you need to know about booking, payment, cancellation, changes, and liability. We also have a travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet, which means you are protected if anything should happen to the organizer or the trip.

The purpose of our travel terms and conditions is to allow you to focus on what matters most – your fishing adventure – with complete security and clarity before departure.