In short: Four small, ungauged lakes sit near Futaleufú town and are good options when the rivers are high: Lonconao, Espejo, Leal and Las Rosas. The app lists rainbow and brown trout, with the best months December to March. Access can cross private land, so check before you fish.
Guide updated October 27, 2026 · live data Oct 27, 2026, 1:59 PM (Chile)
Lago Lonconao
Small lake just south of Lago Espolón, west of town. A quieter option when the rivers are high: fish the shallows and drop-offs, early and late.
Fish and best months: Lago Lonconao
Rainbow trout: November to April (peak: December to March). Wild lake rainbows cruising reed beds and sunken logs. Great early morning and evening dry-fly rises.
Brown trout: November to May (peak: November to December and March to May). Resident browns along shaded drop-offs and structure. Fish sinking lines with streamers.
Where and how to fish it
Small lake just south of Lago Espolón, west of town. A quieter option when the rivers are high: fish the shallows and drop-offs, early and late.
Lago Lonconao · Map · check access and private land before fishing
Laguna Espejo
The little lagoon in Futaleufú town. Handy for a short session or a beginner — calm mornings and evenings are best.
Fish and best months: Laguna Espejo
Rainbow trout: November to April (peak: December to March). Cooperative town-lagoon rainbows. Ideal for practicing dry fly presentations on calm mornings.
Brown trout: November to May (peak: November to December and March to May). Selective resident browns cruising the deep weed edges during low-light hours.
Where and how to fish it
The little lagoon in Futaleufú town. Handy for a short session or a beginner — calm mornings and evenings are best.
Laguna Espejo · Map · check access and private land before fishing
Lago Leal
Lake in the hills northwest of town (behind Futaleufú, toward the Espolón valley). Wind decides the day; float tubes and boats help.
Fish and best months: Lago Leal
Rainbow trout: November to April (peak: December to March). Hard-fighting backcountry rainbows. Float tubes and damselfly patterns excel along the reed borders.
Brown trout: November to May (peak: November to December and March to May). Dark backcountry browns holding tight against deadfall logs. Leech and bugger patterns.
Where and how to fish it
Lake in the hills northwest of town (behind Futaleufú, toward the Espolón valley). Wind decides the day; float tubes and boats help.
Lago Leal · Map · check access and private land before fishing
Lago Las Rosas
Lake northwest of town, beyond Lago Leal, listed on local outfitters’ lake trips. Fish the weed edges and inlets on calm days.
Fish and best months: Lago Las Rosas
Rainbow trout: November to April (peak: December to March). Wild lake rainbows feeding on midges and terrestrials along tranquil coves.
Brown trout: November to May (peak: November to December and March to May). Selective resident browns cruise the weed shelves. Slow-stripped nymphs and streamers.
Where and how to fish it
Lake northwest of town, beyond Lago Leal, listed on local outfitters’ lake trips. Fish the weed edges and inlets on calm days.
Lago Las Rosas · Map · check access and private land before fishing