January – March, 2026
Rio Gallegos Sea Trout
Estancia Alquinta, Argentina
hosting status tba
THE WORLD'S LARGEST SEA TROUT — sea-run browns — are found in the far reaches of South America's Patagonia region. Among the most renowned of these rivers is Argentina's Rio Gallegos. An angler's paradise, the Gallegos features broad, generally shallow pools that reward good casts and an actively presented fly. Not only does the river host a strong run of sea trout averaging 6 to 15 pounds, with the occasional larger fish in the mix, it also offers a robust population of resident browns ... In association with our friends at Salmon Junkies we are excited to have booking access to this great river.
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New for 2026 — The Salmon Junkies program will move across the river and downstream to Estancia Alquinta with access to a 45km+ reach of productive water. Accommodations will be in the estancia's spacious and fabulous Stonehouse.
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Target river: Rio Gallegos
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Group size: 4 anglers plus host; 2 anglers per guide
(lodge/program capacity is 4)
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Accommodations: Single occupancy rooms each with 2 single beds and en suite bath. (Non-angling guests welcome; inquire for rate)
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2026 rate: 6500 USD double occupancy; 7500 USD single occupancy
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Includes: 6 days guided fishing, 7 nights accommodation, all meals, airport pickup/dropoff in Rio Gallegos
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Additional costs: Round trip airfare to Rio Gallegos, Buenos Aires hotel, gratuities
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Add-on options: 3 days / 4 nights on the Rio Santa Cruz for Atlantic steelhead and sea trout. 2026 rate tba.
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Availability: Inquire
Estancia Alquinta
Encompassing 127,000 acres in the lower third of the famous Rio Gallegos watershed and only one hour’s drive from Rio Gallegos Airport, Estancia Alqunita is located across the river and upstream of Estancia Las Buitreras. Guests at Alquinta have access to 45+ km of highly desirable water ... A short drive from the lodge, Alqunita's double-bank beats include a selection of 45–50 classic holding pools for migrating sea trout. Resident brown trout are here, as well, but typically efforts are concentrated on the sea trout populating the river on their migration upstream.
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Additional Information & Resources
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