Chris Jolly Outdoors has been leading tours and outdoors activities of various types around the Taupō region for more than 40 years. They’re deeply rooted in the community and the landscape. Most importantly, they know the area rivers and trout migrations within them as well as anyone. Their local streams vary widely from grassy, narrow
Fish Species: Rainbow Trout
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Estancia Tecka Lodge
Why We Like It Dating back more than a century, this massive ranch is still home to 90,000 sheep that produce more than 800,000 pounds of organic wool each year. The sprawling 435,000-acre property is home to an unbelievable 96 miles of private water. Guests could spend a lifetime exploring the waters of the Corcovado
Carrileufu Lodge
Why We Like It This is Patagonian fly fishing and hospitality at its finest. If casting big dry flies to large, hungry trout sounds like fun, then Carrileufu River Lodge is for you. Overlooking the stunning Carrileufu River Valley and surrounded by some of the best waters in Argentina, this is truly a world-class destination. From the
Arroyo Verde Lodge
Why We Like It Visiting Arroyo Verde Lodge is truly a singular angling experience. This historic family-run lodge combines the class and elegance of a traditional Argentine estancia with some of the best fishing in Northern Argentina. Guests enjoy exclusive access on the world-famous Trafúl River, which is well known for producing brown trout over
Tres Ríos Casa de Campo
Why We Like It When you visit Tres Ríos Casa de Campo, you’ll experience the warmth and hospitality of a traditional Patagonia household—as well as some of the best dry fly fishing in the world. Overlooking the Collón Curá Valley at the confluence of the Chimehuin and Collón Curá Rivers, the lodge offers an amazing
Kulik Lodge, Katmai National Park
Why We Like It Kulik Lodge is one of the best operations in the Katmai region. The Kulik River, right out the back door, ranks as one of the region’s top rainbow trout streams with each cast possibly leading to a 20- to 30-inch rainbow in the net. Guests here get first shot at it
Grosvenor Lodge
Why We Like It Want your own your piece of Alaska for a week, with two gorgeous lakes and one of the most impressive trout streams on the planet in your backyard? If so, Grosvenor Lodge is the place to be. It’s the only lodge located on either Grosvenor or Coville lakes, as well as
Black Bear Lodge
Why We Like It From Black Bear Lodge you’ll fish for wild rainbow trout that behave like steelhead—and sometimes grow to similar sizes. Swung flies work during spring and fall, making this a “steelhead-esque” game for fish that may range past 25 inches. During late spring and summer the trout are tuned in on dry
Rapids Camp
Why We Like It This is fly-out fishing at its finest. Rapids Camp is located at the epicenter of the famous Bristol Bay leopard rainbow trout fishery right on the banks of the Naknek River. Lodge guests can simply walk from breakfast to a private dock where multiple boats and a fleet of planes are