Rodrigo Sandoval — Patagonia Chile Fly Fishing
Fly Fishing Guide — Chile
About
Rodrigo Sandoval is a Chilean fly fishing guide who has spent sixteen years exploring and guiding on the rivers of the Aysen Region, the wild heart of Chilean Patagonia. Operating from the small town of Coyhaique along the Carretera Austral, Rodrigo provides access to a vast network of rivers, spring creeks, and lakes that hold healthy populations of rainbow and brown trout in settings of almost incomprehensible natural beauty. The rivers of Chilean Patagonia are younger fisheries than their Argentine counterparts, and many of the streams Rodrigo fishes receive so few visiting anglers that the trout have little wariness of flies, creating opportunities for truly explosive fishing.
Rodrigo specializes in float trips on the Rio Simpson and Rio Baker, two of the region's largest and most productive trout rivers, as well as hike-in excursions to hidden spring creeks and backcountry streams that flow through old-growth lenga beech forest beneath the snowcapped Andes. His float trips combine outstanding fishing with the visual spectacle of glacial rivers cutting through basalt canyons and temperate rainforest, a landscape that rivals anything in New Zealand or the Canadian Rockies for sheer dramatic impact.
A trained ecologist before he became a full-time guide, Rodrigo brings a scientific perspective to his river observations and is actively involved in monitoring trout populations and aquatic insect communities across the Aysen watershed. He guides in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Specialties
Rio Baker and Simpson float tripsBackcountry spring creek fishingDry fly and nymph techniquesStreamer fishing for large brownsMulti-day wilderness tripsTrilingual guiding (English/Spanish/Portuguese)Ecological interpretation
5.0/5 on Google(4 reviews)
What Anglers Say
“Went on a day float trip with Samuel and wow, what a blast! It was only my second float trip either (and a much better experience than my first). We floated the Rio Manules and it was so pretty it wouldn't have mattered if I didn't catch a fish, I was just happy to be out on the water. Lunch was incredible, a bit of charcuterie to start, then tuna steaks, wine, salad, and a side. Samuel was really patient with me as I'm still new to fishing and got myself caught more times than I'd like to admit. 5 minutes before we pulled out, at Samuel and my partners coaching I was able to land a big (to me) fish despite my arm killing me after a full day. These guys cheered me on like it was a 30lb fish lol. Highly recommend!”
Kelly p.
“Andres and his team are awesome. They were able to squeeze 2 float trips in for me during high season. The trips were awesome. Top notch gear, a gourmet lunch (tuna steak, wine, appetizers), and beer / drinks for the day. The guides, Samuel and Luciano were super friendly, gave great advice, and knew how to put you on a fish. Book with Andres and you won't regret it!”
Ryan r.
“I did 3 days with Koon in December and what a treat. I did one drift, one lake day and one walk and wade. We treated to all sorts of weather but the team worked so hard to get me on to fish. I cant recommend them enough. When its tough be prepared to fish hard and when its on you are sight fishing with the dry fly! But however you catch them the fish are a great reward! I have never been hosted as well by any guides. From meeting the day before to come up with the plan. Punctual arrival. Excellent kit provided to one of the highlights of the trip the lunches! I am happy with a sandwich but this just went above and beyond, book some days with them to find out! Hopefully I will make it back to explore the endless water at their disposal!”
Richie p.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Chile
- Experience
- 16+ years
- Daily Rate
- $500/day (1-2 anglers)
- Specialties
- Rio Baker and Simpson float trips, Backcountry spring creek fishing, Dry fly and nymph techniques, Streamer fishing for large browns, Multi-day wilderness trips, Trilingual guiding (English/Spanish/Portuguese), Ecological interpretation
Book a Trip
Contact Rodrigo Sandoval — Patagonia Chile Fly Fishing directly to book your guided trip.