Fly Fishing Patagonia's Hidden Gem: Estancia Chochoy Mallin

About this episode

In this episode, Steve Haigh explores the unique fly fishing destination of Estancia Chochoy Mallin in Patagonia with guests Luciano Alba and Fernando Beltran.

Episode 170 of the Destination Angler Fly Fishing Podcast – May 7, 2026 Few fly fishing destinations on the planet can match the raw beauty, solitude, and authentic culture of Northern Patagonia, Argentina — and in this episode of the Destination Angler Podcast, host Steve Haigh pulls back the curtain on one of its best-kept secrets. Steve sits down with Luciano Alba (Lucho), founder of Dream Waters Angling and operator of six world-class lodges across Argentina, and Fernando Beltran , head guide and agricultural engineer turned passionate Patagonian fishing ambassador, to share what made his seven days at Estancia Chochoy Mallin one of the greatest experiences of his adult life. In this episode: What makes Chochoy Mallín one of Patagonia's most unique fly fishing destinations The diversity of water across a region the size of the entire U.S. East Coast The full experience: horseback riding, traditional asado & authentic Argentine hospitality Fernando's 30+ years of guiding wisdom on reading water and chasing big trout Why this destination belongs on every traveling angler's bucket list With host Steve Haigh | Destination Angler Podcast — THE podcast for anglers who travel…

People in this episode

Host: Steve Haigh

Guests: Luciano Alba, Fernando Beltran

Topics covered

• fly fishing
• Patagonia
• travel
• outdoor adventure
• culture
• guiding

Keywords

• fly fishing
• Patagonia
• Estancia Chochoy Mallin
• Luciano Alba
• Fernando Beltran
• outdoor adventure
• Argentine hospitality
• big trout
• guiding wisdom

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dream Waters Angling

Places: Patagonia, Argentina, Estancia Chochoy Mallin

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