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The 10 Best Fly-fishing Lodges Around the World

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1. Kau Tapen Lodge, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina

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Best time to go: December–March

Kau Tapen Lodge, located on the banks of the Rio Grande in Argentinian Patagonia, is nothing short of legendary. Operated by Nervous Waters, a first-class angling outfitter, the 10-room lodge is surrounded by pools where you’ll find some of the best sea-run brown trout fishing in the world (20 pounders are caught on a weekly basis). After hauling in these river monsters, you can unwind around a massive stone fireplace, sipping Argentinian wine and taking in views of the rambling Rio Grande Valley. There’s a full spa with a Jacuzzi, sauna, and Finnish steam bath, so you can rest your bones before preparing for the next day’s outing at the fly-tying table.

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2. Poronui, Taupo, New Zealand

Best time to go: November–February

Poronui is an epic wilderness retreat on New Zealand’s North Island. It’s situated near two rivers where you can stalk and sight cast in pristine waters full of rainbow and brown trout. If that’s not enough, the sporting lodge has helicopters that will deliver you to renowned trophy waters with deep pools that challenge even the most seasoned anglers. Once a rustic fishing camp, everything is now top-of-the-line, with seven luxe cabins, a tented camp, and a sprawling villa that holds up to 14 guests.

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3. Firehole Ranch, Montana

Best time to go: June–September

Firehole Ranch is a fly-fisherman’s paradise. It’s set on 640 acres, providing access to a handful of famed rivers, including the Madison, Yellowstone, Gallatin, and Henry’s Fork. The possibilities are virtually endless, with a wide variety of trout that can be tempted with wet or dry flies, nymphs, or tandem rigs, and approached by wading, floating, or from the banks. Dating back to 1890, the ranch is listed on the National Register of Historic places and holds a max of 20 guests at a time. The cabins exude rustic, Yellowstone-style luxury.

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4. Winsnes Fly Fishing Lodge, Singaas, Norway

Best time to go: June–August

If you’re looking for some heavyweight fly-fishing, the Winsnes fishery is known to yield 30- to 40-pound Atlantic salmon each season (they even say 50 pounders are a possibility!). Nestled on a scenic stretch of the Gaula River, the operation has been run by the same family since 1882, enticing anglers from around the world with their epic summertime salmon runs. The lodge is simple and cozy with seven rooms, a pub, and a tackle shop. They like to keep the focus on the fishing.

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5. Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee

Best time to go: June–September

Technically, it might be inaccurate to call Blackberry Farm a fly-fishing lodge, because they have just about everything: a James Beard award-winning wine program, a renowned wellness center, equestrian facilities, and, of course, a serious focus on food. The fly-fishing, however, is reason enough to go: Hesse Creek flows through the property, and you have access to the Holston and Clinch Rivers, as well as 1,000 miles of fishable trout streams in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Full-day floating trips on the rivers provide experienced anglers with technical and rewarding fishing opportunities amidst lush, wooded hillsides.

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6. Abaco Lodge, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas

Best time to go: October–July

It doesn’t get any better than going after bonefish in the azure waters of the Marls, a vast swath of flats, mangrove cays, and unpopulated islands in the Bahamas. Run by Nervous Waters, Abaco Lodge is the Marl’s only fly-fishing operation, where you can haul in 10 to 15 fish a day, then lounge around the pool with a cocktail at sunset. Their fleet of Maverick skiffs are perfect for fishing in the flats, which are 10 to 45 minutes from the lodge’s docks.

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7. Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, British Columbia, Canada

Best time to go: August–October

Nimmo Bay is the ultimate gateway to adventure in British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest. The heli-fly-fishing is world-class, with access to isolated rivers with steelhead, Dolly Varden char, and cutthroat trout, as well as wild Pacific salmon and more. Back at the resort, they’ve got everything you could ever need to treat yourself at the end of the day: fine spirits and cigars, cedar hot tubs, poker and pool tables, and a full-service spa.

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8. Dunton River Camp, Dolores, Colorado

Best time to go: June–September

Dunton River Camp is Colorado fly-fishing at its finest. Set along the West Fork of the Dolores River in the San Juan Mountains, the natural beauty is unsurpassed here, as is the fishing. Cutthroat, rainbow, and brook trout run through this 9-mile stretch of private waters, where you can wade or fish from the banks. Just a few steps from the river, eight well-appointed tents epitomize glamping, with soaking tubs, gas stoves, and far-ranging views. The farmhouse and spa are top-notch as well.

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9. Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge, Bristol Bay, Alaska

Best time to go: June–September

Located on the Kvichak River in the Bristol Bay Region, Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge provides access to waters that see annual Pacific salmon runs in the millions—and trophy rainbow trout in excess of 30 inches. You can fish right outside the main lodge or take a day trip by plane or boat to other coveted locations. With private cabins and a wood-burning sauna, it’s the pinnacle of luxury in the rugged Alaskan bush country.

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10. Chimalfe Patagonia Lodge, Chaiten, Chile

Best time to go: October–April

Surrounded by the glaciers of the Andes Mountains, Chimalfe Patagonia Lodge enjoys a stunning setting directly on the Yelcho Lake. The region is prized for its large rainbow and brown trout, with opportunities for all different types of fishing on the lake and the nearby Futaleufu and Yelcho Rivers. Barbecue for lunch will get you through a long day on the water, and you can cap off evenings with cocktails and Chilean wines back at the six-bedroom lodge.

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1. Kau Tapen Lodge, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina

2. Poronui, Taupo, New Zealand

3. Firehole Ranch, Montana

4. Winsnes Fly Fishing Lodge, Singaas, Norway

5. Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee

6. Abaco Lodge, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas

7. Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, British Columbia, Canada

8. Dunton River Camp, Dolores, Colorado

9. Alaska Sportsman’s Lodge, Bristol Bay, Alaska

10. Chimalfe Patagonia Lodge, Chaiten, Chile

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