The Best Fishing Trips for Families and Couples
You, a few friends or family members, time on the beach or river and a lifetime of memories. “Exclusivity” has its benefits. No, we do not mean “the practice of excluding or not admitting other things” we are referring to reserving a small fishing lodge for just your friends or family, and Frontiers has a number of destinations world-wide that fit just the ticket. Below we have composed just a few of the dozens of world-wide opportunities Frontiers has to offer. And yes . . . we have been there and done it.
Brooks Creek Ranch – Fernie British Columbia – wade and drift the famous Elk River and surrounding tributaries fishing almost exclusively dry-flies for eager cutthroat trout always looking toward the surface.
- 6 to 8 anglers can have the week and lodge exclusively. With 6-bedroom suites smaller groups can have single rooms gratis.
- Brooks Creek is great for a group of experienced trout anglers wanting to cover water in the Canadian Rockies or for families with novice anglers alike.
- Add a National Park or Rodeo– with easy access from Kalispell and Whitefish, Montana Glacier National Park (USA) or Waterton Lakes National Park (Canada) are an easy addition to the adventure. Want to see a world-famous rodeo? Book around the Calgary Stampede or one of the many music festivals in Calgary, Alberta Canada.
Pira Lodge and Suinda Lodge Combination – Iberia Marsh and Parana River, Corrientes Province Argentina – The full Argentine Golden Dorado experience on two totally unique water systems in one action packed week.
- These lodges are small capacity and ideal for an exclusive group of anglers, angling couples, a family or angling and non-angling groups – they cover the gamut.
- Charter opportunities directly to lodge runway at Pira makes for a quick trip from Buenos Aires and plenty of time to enjoy the lodge or water on arrival day. A drive from lodge-to-lodge mid-week is scenic and the fishing day is decided on-site to determine which system will be fishing that day logistically coordinated with the transfer.
- Both lodges are amazing jungle accommodations with all the creature comforts such as AC, WI-FI, plunge pools and fine dining accompanied by superior Argentine wines.
- Pira’s location in the placid Iberia marsh is rich with ample number of dorado chased from a Hells Bay flats skiff poled by tenured guides – cruising fish, ambush spots, streamers and top-water musing – Pira offers it all. At Suinda the mighty Parana tailwater is as wide as the Mississippi littered with islands, sand flats and jungle channels teaming with fruit eating Pacu, sipping Pira Pita under the jungle verenza and larger but more elusive Dorado – a true jungle grand slam destination.
Flywise Anglers – Coyhaique Region of Chilean Patagonia – offering a prolific number or river, lagoons and lakes for Patagonia brown and rainbow trout run by international guide Adam Henderson and his lovey bride Ema Morales, an native Chilean.
- Accommodating just 6 guests weekly this is a family owned and operated destination with custom arrangements independently constructed around each unique party. Families, couples, hard core anglers or a mix of all of the above – Flywise Anglers will design and execute your stay perfectly.
- Truly more water than one could fish in an entire season much less a week stay. Coyhaique Province and the Aysen Region of Chile are truly blessed with bodies of water as are the anglers that visit.
- With a formal education in tourism and multi-bilingual, Ema will design itineraries for families or non-anglers in and around the remarkable town of Coyhaique, Chile which is an artisan and outdoor mecca.
Eleven Experience Outpost Mothership – Cajun bayous south of Houma, Louisiana – fish for redfish, black drum, speckled trout and more from your own exclusive 61-foot Hatteras with private guides and staff on the tidal flats of Louisiana 100% on your schedule in remarkable seclusion with prolific marine life just over the horizon from The Big Easy.
- Eleven Experience is the pinnacle of customer service and experience – it is in the name – and the vessel, skiffs, loaner equipment, food and beverages reflect this through your stay.
- The Outpost is a – buyout opportunity only offering 4 staterooms for up to 4 anglers.
- Easy access from anywhere in North America or Europe from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
- Add a few days before or after in New Orleans because . . . well because it is New Orleans, and everyone should tour it at least once!
Poronui Blake House – Taupo, North Island – New Zealand – Trout fishing and outdoor activities that New Zealand is renowned for.
- The standalone Blake House is a tranquil retreat overlooking the Taharua River and ideal for couples and families alike.
- The expansive house has 4 en suite bedrooms and is fully serviced with a host and private chef. Additional accommodation is also available in two bunkrooms for an extended family vacation.
- Experience some of the most stunning back country rivers stalking and casting to brown and rainbow trout. While most rivers are accessible by 4WD, a helicopter can get you to some of the most prized remote rivers and streams.
Beyond fishing, there are a number of activities available on property and in the surrounding area including hiking and mountain biking, horseback riding, cooking classes, the Story of Bees, sporting clays, Māori cultural experiences or a wine tour in Hawke’s Bay.
If you’re interested in learning more about any of these fantastic locations, feel free to contact me, Hank Ingram.