Jurassic Lake Lodge

Lodging Details
Enjoy the comfortable lodge while overlooking the incredible Lago Strobel. The main house is the perfect place to relax with a glass of Argentine Malbec or whiskey after a long day of fishing. Each room has a private bath, shower, and accommodations to ensure you’re well-rested for the next day of chasing trophy rainbow trout. Complete with a private cellar, the lodge prides itself on delicious beverages and exquisite meals.

Food and Beverages
The lodge’s private cellar offers an array of Argentine wines that pair great with hearty meals of Argentine barbeques (asados) and other excellent international dishes. Additionally, the lodge has a great selection of whiskey in its fabulous whiskey bar. The whiskey bar boasts both single malts and blends predominately from Scotland. The selection also includes a Gordon and Macphail Cask Collection that offers 22 single cask whiskeys from 8 to 24 years old.

Typical Length of Stay
The typical lodge package at Jurassic Lake Lodge is seven (7) nights / six (6) days of fishing, however, three (3) nights / three (3) days of fishing and four (4) nights / three (3) days of fishing are also offered.

Non-Angling Activities and Options
Jurassic Lake Lodge is situated in a very remote part of Argentina, and overall, this is a fishing-focused operation. However, with that said, there are a handful of non-angling activities including birdwatching, enjoying the wonderful landscapes, and trekking the remote landscape.

Internet / Communications
The lodge offers guests unlimited Wi-Fi internet access. Cell phones do not work in this area.

How To Get There
For fishermen traveling to Jurassic Lake Lodge, we recommend that you fly from Buenos Aires’ Jorge Newbery Airport to El Calafate, Argentina. Once in El Calafate a representative from Jurassic Lake Lodge will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Spend one night in El Calafate and the following day you will be transferred to the lodge approximately 5 hours by vehicle. Note that accommodations in El Calafate should be arranged separately and are not included.

Arrival and Departure Details / Times
From Buenos Aires any flight to El Calafate will work. The following morning, you will be picked up for the vehicle transfer to the lodge. On the return trip, please book a flight that departs El Calafate in the afternoon to allow for enough time to complete the 5 hours drive from the lodge.

Documents Required
Citizens of the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and other Western European nations do not need a visa for tourist trips of up to ninety dates. You will need a valid passport and will have to fill in a landing card on arrival and you will be given a stamp for stays of thirty, sixty, or ninety days. Staple your duplicate of the landing page card into your passport, next to your entrance stamp, as you’ll need it to leave the country. If you do lose it, it’s rarely a serious problem, but you’ll have to fill in a new form at the border control. On entering the country, you’ll also be given a customs declaration form. Duty is not charged on used personal effects, books, and other articles for non-commercial purposes, up to the value of $300. Make sure you declare any valuable electronic items such as laptop computers, as customs officers can be suspicious that you may be bringing them into the country to sell.

Travel Arrangements
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Travel Tools
– Airline Ticketing
– Moon Phases
– Rent This Rod
– Trip Insurance and Emergency Evacuation
– Global Rescue Membership

General Information
Lago Strobel along with the Barrancoso River and Moro Creek offers some of the best rainbow trout fishing on the planet. Jurassic Lake Lodge has access to tremendous stretches along the lake shoreline. To change up a fishing day, anglers can pursue rainbows on the Barrancoso River, with large rainbows stacked in pools. Since the lodge has exclusive access to 95% of the river the possibilities of finding fish are virtually endless. Aside from the Barrancoso and Lago Strobel, Moro Creek offers more than 10 miles of river between lagoons that produce rainbows in the 4 to 6-pound range. Chase trophy rainbows in Lago Strobel or poke and prod the different pools that make up the Barrancoso and Moro Creek. In all cases, anglers will be impressed by the large fish and astounding waters. Read more about fishing on Jurassic Lake from this great article by our friends at Fly Fisherman Magazine.

Boats and Equipment Required
Almost all fishing in the area is done while wading and fishing from the banks of the lakes or the river. 

Remember that Yellow Dog’s services are completely free! When you book a trip with Yellow Dog, you never pay more than when you book directly with the lodge or outfitter. All prices listed below are per person, based on double occupancy, and quoted in US dollars. Trips of any length can be arranged, so please call Yellow Dog for details and custom package pricing.

2024/25 Package Rates
7 Nights / 6 Days = $8,000
4 Nights / 3.5 Days = $5,200
Single Room / Shared Guide = Additional $700

What’s Included:

• All accommodations and meals at the lodge
• All alcoholic beverages (except for the whiskey selection)
• Fully guided daily fishing
• Use of wireless internet at the lodge
• Fishing license
• Ground Transfer between El Calafate and the lodge

What's Not Included: 

• International and Domestic flights
• Meals, hotels, and transfers in Buenos Aires and El Calafate
• Fishing equipment
• Flies
• Gratuities for guides and lodge staff

Jurassic Lake Lodge (Lago Strobel, Argentina) 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS – CANCELLATIONS
A non-refundable deposit of 50% per person is due at the time of booking for all lodging and fishing packages, and final payment if due 90 days prior to arrival. For cancellations, all deposits and payments are non-refundable. In no event will the lodge or Yellow Dog be responsible for any cancellation of services or operations due to inclement weather, any event of force majeure, airline delays, flight cancellations, or any other reason beyond the control of the lodge. The lodge will not refund payments in the event of poor weather, or if arrival flights are cancelled or airline connections are missed. Additionally, the lodge and Yellow Dog are not responsible for covering costs associated with alternative travel arrangements including flights, hotels, meals or any other expenses incurred. For all of these reasons, and because of the no refund and no credit policy, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance and full coverage for your trip. If a cancelled package is resold by either the lodge or by Yellow Dog Flyfishing Adventures, then a full refund will be issued minus a $100.00 per person fee charged by Yellow Dog. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgment that registrant has read and accepts the deposit, cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses for these packages. Once again, Yellow Dog strongly recommends that anglers and guests purchase travel insurance all Argentina packages.

Payment Terms for All Yellow Dog Trip Bookings  
Unless otherwise noted on your invoice, for all trips less than 90 days out, full payment is required after receipt of the confirmation email to secure guides and reservations. For trips outside of 90 days, a 50% deposit is required upon receipt of confirmation email to confirm your reservations.   

Yellow Dog accepts on-line payments via a secure payment portal – a quick and easy way to complete your trip reservation. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com to gain access. 

Yellow Dog Flyfishing Standard Forms of Payment 

• Debit card (fee-free) and credit card (3% convenience fee) - to pay via card please utilize the customer payment portal. If you need assistance, reach out to 406-585-8667 ext. #3 
• Wires - please include name and/or invoice number for reference on your wire. Please reach out to accounting@yellowdogflyfishing.com for wiring instructions. (client is responsible for wiring fees) 
• Physical check - please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to 213 S. Willson Ave. Bozeman, MT, 59715

If you have any questions about alternate payment methods, please contact Yellow Dog at (406) 585-8667 ext. #3. We are available Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT.