Guides and trips

Fishing guides in Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz)

Who takes anglers out in Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz), what each trip includes and for how much, with the date of every fact. Tell us your group and dates and we send a proposal.

By Equipo Pescamapa · Updated 4 November 2026

Short answer

In Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz) we list 2 providers: 2 × Lodging · 2 × Packages and trips.
No provider publishes a dated rate: trips are quoted by group and dates.
The fishing licence is extra unless the listing says otherwise; the Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz) guide explains which one you need and how to get it. Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz) guide: rules, licence and calendar →
Pescamapa charges the angler nothing: you ask through the form, we pass the inquiry to the provider and they reply with a proposal.

Who runs trips in Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz)

Operators with an agreement with Pescamapa first; then listings built from public information, marked as unverified until the provider confirms them. No contact details: inquiries go through Pescamapa.

Lodging · Packages and trips

Estancia Las Buitreras (Solid Adventures)

Lodge on the Río Gallegos run by Solid Adventures, about a ten-minute walk from the river. According to its website it has six double rooms and two single rooms, all with private bathrooms, and can sleep up to 14 guests but takes a maximum of 12 anglers a week. The guides speak English. It publishes no rate on the page we read.

Fishing styles: Fly fishing (flycast)
Boat: Up to 12 anglers per boat
Includes: Lodging
Languages: English

Price: on request

Public information, not yet checked with the provider. Is this your business? Ask us to correct or remove it. · Source: solidadventures.com

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Lodging · Packages and trips

Karku Fly Fishing

Fly-fishing camp on a century-old estancia 50 minutes from Río Gallegos airport, on the Río Gallegos. According to its website it takes only four anglers a week, with more than 40 km of exclusive water and more than 40 named pools. It sleeps guests in a cabin with two single rooms and one double, shared bathroom, solar power and Wi-Fi. It includes airport transfers, guides, breakfast, lunch and dinner, and says it takes care of permits; it does not include laundry, equipment, alcoholic drinks or tips. It asks for a 50% non-refundable deposit. It publishes no rate.

Fishing styles: Fly fishing (flycast)
Boat: Up to 4 anglers per boat
Includes: Lodging · Meals · Transfers · Fishing licence
Languages: English · Spanish

Price: on request

Public information, not yet checked with the provider. Is this your business? Ask us to correct or remove it. · Source: karkuflyfishing.com

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Trips put together by Pescamapa

If you prefer a closed option (boat, guide, licence arranged and, if you want, lodging), see the ones we put together in Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz).

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How to choose a guide: what to ask before booking

Style: does the guide fish bait, spinning/baitcasting or fly? Pick one who specialises in what you want to do.
Boat and gear: what boat, how many anglers it takes, which engine (horsepower, bow electric motor)? Casting platform, fish finder? Is tackle provided?
What is included: bait, meals, fuel, lodging, transfers. Get it in writing, with the price.
Timing rules: the month decides the fishing. Ask what works on your dates, at what river level and water temperature.
The place: where the lodging is, boat ramp, distance to the fishing areas and the overall setting.
References: photos of recent trips and anglers who have been. If you can, talk to the owner or operator.

Put together from what local guides and operators told us.

Frequently asked questions about fishing guides in Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz)

How much does a fishing guide cost in Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz)?

It depends on the boat, the length of the day and how many go: almost all charge per boat and per day, not per person. We publish only the rates the provider itself shows, with the date we read them; the guide confirms the final price for your dates.

What does a guided trip include?

Usually the boat, fuel and the guide; bait, tackle, meals and the licence vary. Each listing says what is included according to the provider; ask about anything not listed before booking.

Do I need a fishing licence to go out with a guide?

Yes: the licence is personal and the angler pays for it unless the trip includes it. The Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz) guide says which one you need, what it costs and where to get it.

How do I book a guide in Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz)?

Pick a listing and tap "Check availability", or fill in the form with your group and dates. We pass the inquiry to the provider and they reply with a proposal; no fee, no commitment.

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