Guiding for Magic Waters
Guided fly fishing in the heart of Patagonia
Fish wild brown and rainbow trout with José Marti — lodge weeks, remote basecamp, and big-river adventures through Magic Waters near Coyhaique, Aysén.
Why here
Coyhaique sits in one of the most diverse trout regions on earth
Freestone rivers, spring creeks, private lagunas, and remote mainstems — all within reach of the Magic Waters family of lodges. Chile On The Fly is José Marti's guided fly-fishing service: personal instruction, local knowledge, and the kind of days that stay with you long after the plane home.
Based at Km 19, Camino Lago Atravesado, Coyhaique — a Patagonia operation built for the water.
Meet your guide
Wild water. Quiet banks. Real fish.
On the water
Real days in Patagonia
Full Chile days on turquoise water — real trips, real fish. Volume kept easy so you can leave it on.
Chile 2022 · Magic Waters guides
Experienced Magic Waters guides putting guests on pristine Patagonia water near Coyhaique — wild brown trout, clear stillwaters, and the kind of days that define Chilean fly fishing.
Lunch fish at the lake
Crystal shallows, beetle eaters, and a clean release — soft natural sound.
Trophy brown on the dry
Classic stillwater dry-fly fishing for wild trophy Patagonian brown trout near Coyhaique — the take, the fight, and the net.
How a trip works
From first message to first cast
Booking Patagonia should feel simple. Five clear steps — then you're on the water.
- 01
Inquire
WhatsApp or the contact form with dates, party size, and which lodge interests you.
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Pick your chapter
Magic Waters Lodge, River of Dreams basecamp, Baker big river — or a combo week.
- 03
Fly to Balmaceda
Connect through Santiago (SCL) to Balmaceda (BBA). Transfers from the airport are arranged.
- 04
Fish hard, live well
Guided days on rivers, stillwaters, and spring creeks with Magic Waters — meals and rest between sessions.
- 05
Book the next one
Many guests return. Tell José what worked and lock preferred weeks early for peak season.
Experiences
Three ways into Patagonia
The home base
Magic Waters Lodge
Full-service lodge near Coyhaique with a different water almost every day — spring creeks, freestones, private lagunas, and alpine lakes. Dry flies, beetles, hoppers, and mice for wild brown and rainbow trout.
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Remote wilderness
River of Dreams Basecamp
Luxury basecamp on the mid Río Blanco — roadless, limited to a handful of anglers. Horse or helicopter access, ~30 miles of barely pressured water, Paradise spring creek steps from camp, and big wild browns.
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The big river
Patagonia Baker Lodge
Newest lodge in the Magic Waters family on the banks of the Río Baker — Chile's largest river. Trophy trout water, technical side systems like the Cochrane, glacial lakes, and optional heli fly-outs.
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The fish & the places
Your guide
José Marti
Fisheries biology background, guiding since the late 1990s, and Chile On The Fly since 2003. Today he guides full-time in Chilean Patagonia for Magic Waters — with Alaska lodge seasons from 2008 to 2023 still shaping how he reads water.
- Lodge, basecamp, and Baker River programs
- Dry fly, streamer, mouse & technical presentations
- Bilingual, patient instruction for all skill levels
Home water
Coyhaique, Aysén (XI), Chile
FAQ
Questions anglers ask before booking
Clear answers so you can plan with confidence — then message for dates.
When is the fishing season?
Do I need to be an expert fly fisher?
What's included in a trip?
How do I get there?
Is it catch and release?
How far ahead should I book?
Plan your trip
Ready for Patagonia water?
Tell José your dates, party size, and which experience fits — lodge week, River of Dreams, Baker, or a combo. Season October – May.