About Estancia Tecka- Located about 50 miles South of the city of Esquel this vast working sheep ranch encompasses 435,000 acres in beautiful Patagonia. From freestone rivers to spring creeks this ranch offers over 96 miles of private water set at the base of the Andes Montains. From its inception in 1910, when the British imported Merino wool sheep from Australia, this Estancia continues to produce not only the finest wool but some of the best trout fishing anywhere in the world.

 

The Outfitter – Frederico Ochoa with wife Adela are the owner operators of Estancia Tecka as it has been in the family for over 40 years. The Ochoa’s are Spaniards who came to Argentina over 60 years ago and it was their family who purchased the ranch from the British based Tecka Land Company in 1960. The Ochoa’s continue to keep it in the family as their son Pedro guides and is involved in the family business.

 

The Fishing – Patagonia is known the world over for its incredible fly fishing and this ranch is no exception. Estancia Tecka provides what no other ranch in Argentina can, 96 miles of private trout water. The Corcovado winds through the property on its way to the Pacific Ocean and is home to Rainbow, Brown and Brook Trout. This larger river is fished mainly from drift boats while some wading is done in freestone flats and banks. The smaller spring creek, Rio Tecka, is fished delicately from the banks with various dry fly patterns and produces exciting strikes and large fish. Additional spring creeks are found throughout the property and provide the ultimate test of skill for any angler. With its varying landscape and diverse rivers this ranch is the ultimate Patagonia trout fishing experience.

The Accommodations – Estancia Tecka is home to two lodges situated in different areas of the ranch. First, Tecka Lodge is the original house dating back to the 1920’s and has four large bedrooms, granite bathrooms and the traditional estancia character. You approach Tecka Lodge over a large set of rolling hills to see beautifully manicured grounds set within towering Poplar trees and large equine and sheep paddocks. Caridad, the second lodge on the ranch, sits on the banks of the Corcovado River with the snow capped Andes Mountains as a backdrop. Caridad has six bedrooms, spacious bathrooms and offers beautiful views of the surrounding river and countryside.

 

Getting There – The most common way to reach Estancia Tecka, is on an overnight flight from the United States landing in Buenos Aires the following morning. Once in Argentina, you will have a domestic flight to the city of Esquel followed by a comfortable transfer to the Lodge. The trip dates are set to coincide with the domestic flights between Buenos Aires and Esquel.