DIY fly fishing in Torres del Paine

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CianN

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Has anyone any information on fly fishing in Patagonia without a guide? From what I can see online, all rivers in Chile are free to fish given (a) you have a Chilean fishing license and (b) as long as you don’t trespass on private property, such as entering a river from a bridge. Is this true?

I was also wondering is it possible to rent tackle (waders, boots, rod & reel) in Puerto Natales.

Any information to point me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!

Tight lines, Cian
 
This might be worth reading if you haven't seen it:

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Thread 'Patagonia fishing and sightseeing recommendations'

Hi folks,
Several friends and I are are planning a week or two visit to Patagonia next winter. The plan, at present, is a focused week of fishing and a second week of sight-seeing (maybe some day fishing...). While some participants, like myself, fish for diverse fish species (and methods), other participants are more hard-core dry-fly fishers. We are looking at lodges for the fly fishing week, not DIY options. Here are some questions for you.
1) Where would you go and why?
2) When would you go and why?
3) What are "not-to-missed" sightseeing sites? For example, I visited Torres del...
Though it's not the exact same question you're asking.
 
I have fished all over Chile without a guide. However, in Torres del Paine, I was too distracted by the scenery and annoyed by the wind shredding my tent to bother with fishing.
 
Send a PM to Muknuk, he’s probably been there as much or more than anyone. He doesn’t post often but is very generous with advice. Look up his travel reports, probably more on the WFF site.
 
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