Two anglers holding a large trout at the water’s edge

Stories from the River

Every journey leaves its mark. Discover the memories, moments, and experiences our guests took home from Patagonia.

Two anglers with a trout beside the river

“Total chance brought my husband (a very experienced fly fisherman) and myself (a beginner) to this exquisite part of the world, a new adventure for us. San Martín de los Andes is a gorgeous alpine town in the Andes, with a vast plain to the east with a wealth of rivers, offering a tremendous variety of terrain and fishing challenges. In common, though, are secluded pristine waters, gorgeous countryside, and an abundance of fish.

And perhaps the very best guide in this fishing paradise is Nico, who has fished these waters since childhood with his father and grandfather. He knows exactly where the fish are and how to catch them (lots of them!). But even after more than a decade of fishing with this man, the knowledge, excitement, energy, and joy he brings to the experience remains unmatched. An absolutely world class experience.”

Judy & Will HiltzNew York City, New York

“I am pleased to offer my unqualified recommendation of Nicko Uribe and Southbound River Anglers. Nicko has been my guide and outfitter for 15 years (annually since 2011), with every trip as memorable as the first. Nicko’s qualifications are not limited to his guiding skills (which are superb), but extend into terrific boatmanship, organization and, most importantly, fellowship. Nicko is also a man of high integrity and gregarious personality, so friendship has been a welcome addition.”

Hanley SayersJackson Hole, Wyoming

“About 20 years of fishing adventures. Thanks to your knowledge of all the waters, and your guiding expertise, we have amazing memories of fantastic fish, and plan on many more years of continued enjoyment with you.

Any guide can catch you fish with a dropper and an indicator, or dragging a wet fly. If you want to catch trophy fish with a dry fly, in my 20 some years of fishing Argentina, only a hand full of guides have the knowledge of the streams and habitat. Nicco is probably the best dry fly guide in Argentina.”

Tricia DornanJackson Hole, Wyoming

“My wife Jennifer and I first fished with Nicko 20 years ago in the fantastic rivers surrounding San Martín de los Andes, when he was 23 years old and we didn’t need glasses to see the fly! We have fished with Nico almost every year since then. We have been fortunate to fish all over the world, and Nico is unquestionably the best guide we have had anywhere. His knowledge, skill, patience, passion and logistics are unequalled. It is a joy to fish with Nico.”

Curtis & Jennifer BartlettCanada

“In my over 40 years of flyfishing, I have had the privilege to fish with many great guides, both in saltwater and fresh water. Hands down, the best freshwater guide I have ever fished with is Nicko Uribe. I have fished with Nicko for multiple years in Patagonia.

He is a tenacious predator of big brown trout! His techniques and sixth sense of these great fish are uncanny. He is never distracted, always paying attention to the minutiae that can make the difference between success and failure. His instruction is conveyed in a kind fashion, yet with purpose — for the angler to be successful. Nicko is also one of the most talented and creative fly tiers I have ever met, and his patterns are deadly.

I am proud to call him my friend!”

Paul C. (Bo) Aughtry, IIICEO Windsor Aughtry

Anglers kneeling in the shallows with a brown trout

Angler holding a golden-flanked brown trout

“I started fishing with Nicko over 10 years ago and always look forward to and have enjoyed numerous return trips. Nicko is an absolute top level fishing guide in addition to being a delightful person to spend time with. His enthusiasm for the sport and extensive fishing knowledge combined with his love of people and a strong work ethic always makes for a wonderful day. I usually travel with 3 friends and Nicko always has a first class team with all details handled very professionally. He is very experienced in all aspects of guiding and managing fishing trips and I highly recommend his services.”

Tom Patrick

“Over the past eleven years I have journeyed south to Patagonia 10 times. Each time I go, I fish with Nico. Indeed the very reason I travel to Patagonia so often is to enjoy the experience of fishing with the person I consider to be one of the best trout guides on the planet. Nico’s attention to detail, his vision, his boatmanship, his fly tying and knot tying skills are all second to none. He is equally comfortable fishing with novices or highly skilled anglers. Of equal importance to his fishing skills and his boundless energy, is the connection he makes with his clients. Spend a few days in the boat with him and you will have a friend for life.

I could go on, but suffice it to say, Nico is a 10 out of 10.”

Bob Patrick

Angler holding a large brown trout by the bank

“Diana and I have fished with Nico for a week every year for the past ten years. He always puts us on fish across a variety of rivers and streams, and his knowledge of the area is exceptional. He is incredibly patient and has helped us improve our fishing immensely over the years. Beyond being an excellent guide, Nico is a terrific person with a big personality and is genuinely fun to spend time with on the water. We always look forward to fishing with him. Highly recommended!”

Russell Diana

“Fishing with Nico is extraordinary. His knowledge of the Northern Patagonia rivers and the best flies to use is unmatched. He is a passionate guide who is also delightful. We and our family have fished with Nico for over ten years. The truth is a better guide yields better fishing and larger fish. We highly recommend Nico for serious Patagonia fly fishing.”

Peter and Ann MurphyLos Angeles, California

Two anglers sharing a trout on the riverbank

“Over the last 10 years of fishing with Nico I have made some of the greatest fishing memories of my life. Nico is without a doubt the hardest working, most talented fishing guide I’ve ever had the opportunity to fish with. His passion for the river is matched only by his genuine desire to make sure his clients have the best experience possible. Nico has become a good friend over the years and I look forward to spending time with him on the river as much as I do catching big browns. When you’re fishing with Nico, there’s no such thing as a bad day on the river.”

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