Fishing at Sofia Lake (one of most the important archeological sites)

Sofia Lake is one of the most important archeological sites in the far south of Chile. The first inhabitants of Patagonia lived there together with now-extinct mega fauna such as the prehistoric horse (caballo enano), the milodón (giant sloth), saber tooth tiger, and more. This area is also attractive for its beautiful geography, its mix of lagoons and lakes such as Sofía, and isolated peaks that are home to condor and eagle nesting sites, and extensive native beech forests that are full of flowers. This region also  have marked trails, the reason why excursions there are led by a knowledgeable gaucho and guide.

The lake is also known for its excellent fishing. Most likely you’ll catch salmon and trout between one and three kilo, but with a bit of luck you’ll get your “fifteen-pound-story” to brag about. If you tend to go on a trip there, camp at the ranch “Laguna Sofia”. This ranch was established by Croatian and Scottish settlers who came here as the first pioneers. Unlike this settlers the camp have all the commodities necessary for a confortable living.

After the installing on the campsite, you can grab a cup of coffee and a snack, and your guide will give  you fishing instructions according to skill level and needs. Then enjoy a couple of hour fishing before your guide serves you a warm lunch. In the afternoon go by foot or by horse to the other shore. Even with the usual wind that comes down from the snowy peaks and the southern ice cap, you will find cover behind the dramatic cliffs on the lakes southern shore. Fortunately the deep shore under these rock formations forms a excellent hunting ground for the really big fish.

As the night fall head back to the campground where your guide will prepare you a delicious dinner based upon the catch of the day. The Norwegian Lavuu, a tipi style spacious tent, allows to have a barbeque inside and you will be invited to dine as Djhengis Kahn and Sitting Bull and numerous other noble savages.  The atmosphere and the dishes in this timeless restaurant will be the standard by which you judge every restaurant in the future.