The rugged splendor of the Argentine mainland's southernmost Santa Cruz province is, and will remain, the essence of true Patagonia. Accessed through the mountain town of El Calafate, Santa Cruz is home to the Rio Gallegos, Jurassic Lake, the Los Glaciers National Park as well as the iconic skyline of the Fitz Roy massif from which the Patagonia clothing company fashioned its logo in the early 70's. This is the land of true adventurers, hardened gauchos, granite towers, condors and the endless wind-torn expanse of the arid Patagonian Steppe. It is also home to an isolated food-rich ecosystem we call Kooi Noom where an army of wild rainbows has amassed in a diverse and interconnected matrix of private waterways.
Kooi Noom, which translates into “the fish path” in the indigenous Tehue
View more...lche language, offers anglers the opportunity to fish small winding spring creeks, an impossibly steep freestone river, flats-like lagunas, and the impressive Lago Quiroga without ever seeing another angler. Moreover, this is all within close proximity of your comfortable base at Estancia El Capitan. For sight fishing enthusiasts, pocket water fans, lovers of small creeks or anglers in search of rainbows in the 10, 15 or even 20 pound class, this surreal estancia has it all
Spring Creeks: The un-sung heroes of Kooi Noom are the multiple sections of the petite and productive spring creek that first flows into Lago Toro, then out and later snakes discretely by the lodge. This system is tailor made for ultra-light fly rods and tenkara style fishing for gorgeous hard-bodied surface oriented wild rainbows. Recalibrating for this sheltered creek fishing experience is a highlight not to be missed.
Lakes and Lagunas: Rich lakes fuel Kooi Noom's biological engine. The enormous Lago Quiroga (located less than 30 miles as the crow flies from Jurassic Lake) produces the region’s largest fish, many of which down-migrate into the unique Rio Capitan. Additionally the property has two smaller lakes (lagunas), the favorite of which, Lago Toro, has a cozy day shelter and View more... incredible walk and wade sight fishing for super-charged rainbows in the three to ten pound class.
The River: Kooi Noom’s most unique fishery is the Rio Capitan, which drains the massive Lago Quiroga. Dropping as much as 250 feet per mile this is the steepest and most unique pocket water system in the world. Offering nymph and dry fly opportunities, this crystal clear river is totally private, physically demanding and rewarding beyond compare. It offers three distinct walk and wade beats with large fish hiding in unimaginably small swift pock
Accommodations and Meals: At its core Kooi Noom’s Estancia El Capitan is a warm, welcoming, understated working estancia that features three remodeled double occupancy rooms with private baths. Delicious meals are served in the main lodge with a spectacular once a week asado served in their neighboring quincho. Share your hors d’oeuvres with the big trout beneath the spring creek’s footbridge, watch the gauchos ride in from their day’s work and enjoy fine regional wines and an open bar
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capitan river, quiroga lake, Santa Cruz, Argentina
laguna toro, quiroga lake, Santa Cruz, Argentina
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lugar de pesca, Santa Cruz, Argentina 
