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Fly Fish the World’s Best Water with Eleven
Founded on a serious fly fishing obsession, Eleven’s lodges bring you to secret stretches of the world’s most coveted water. Combining local guides, remote access, and helicopter operations, we deliver unmatched angling experiences in New Zealand, Patagonia, Iceland, and Colorado. We dial in your itinerary details and provide the industry's best gear, so all you need to think about is what’s on the end of your line.
Strategically Located Lodging for Remote Access
We handpicked our locations with trout in mind. Find us in wild, riverfront settings in the heart of some of the world’s best, most unpressured fisheries.
New Zealand
Located on the South Island, Cedar Lodge and Owen River Lodge offer up a world-class sight fishing experience. Heli-fish exclusive stretches from Cedar, and target 10-lb browns at Owen River.
Chile
Martín Pescador Lodge gives you a double dose of Patagonia float fishing from two locations with countless fisheries. Rio Palena Lodge is a heli-adventure base with a remote float and walk and wade program.
Colorado
Surrounded by some of Colorado’s finest Gold Medal water, Scarp Ridge Lodge and Sopris House bring you private access, world-famous floats, and an iconic variety of browns, bows, and brookies.
Iceland
With strict rod limits and super remote rivers, fly fishing in Iceland is pristine to its core. Target Arctic char and Atlantic salmon from Deplar Farm or our off-grid fly fishing cabins on the Hölkná.
The Bahamas
Target the elusive bonefish in the flats around Harbour Island. With local guides and the best gear, this is one of the most sought-after saltwater fly fishing experiences in the world.
Meet Our Team
Expert Guides with Deep Local Knowledge
Our seasoned guides are here to guide you to the biggest fish, on the best water, with the right techniques. With the highest level of experience and certifications, their passion for their local fisheries runs deep.
Gavin Bramstedder Griffin
Gavin Bramstedder Griffin—known as Griffin—is a Fly-Fishing Guide at Eleven’s Martín Pescador Lodge. With a decade of full-time guiding experience, he brings deep river knowledge, humility, and a genuine love for sharing meaningful moments on the water with guests.
Jonatan Rodriguez
Jonatan “Jonas” Rodriguez is a Fly-Fishing Guide at Eleven’s Rio Palena Lodge. Originally from Rosario, Argentina, and now based in Temuco, Chile, he brings over a decade of guiding experience across Patagonia and a passion for connecting guests with unforgettable moments on the water.
Sean Serrano
Sean Serrano is a fly fishing Guide at Eleven’s Rio Palena Lodge. Originally from Santa Rosa, California, and now based in Bend, Oregon, he brings years of guiding and instruction experience and a passion for helping guests create unforgettable moments on the water.
Doug Corbett
Doug Corbett is a Fishing Guide for Eleven in New Zealand. Based in Murchison for more than 20 years, he has spent the past 14 years guiding anglers on the South Island’s renowned brown trout waters.
Thorsteinn Frímann Guðmundsson
Thorsteinn Frímann Guðmundsson, known as “Rock,” is a fishing guide in Iceland who has been part of Eleven since 2016.
Brett Hulen
Brett Hulen is a fly fishing guide at Rio Palena Lodge. He brings years of guiding experience across California, Oregon, and Patagonia.
Chris Franzen
Chris Franzen is a veteran fishing guide with 15+ years of experience across the U.S., Alaska, and Chile. He guides at Martin Pescador Lodge and co-owns Headwaters Outfitters in North Carolina.
Kyle Zempel
Kyle Zempel is a seasoned fishing guide at Martin Pescador Lodge and the founder of Black Earth Angling Co. in Wisconsin. He brings 12+ years of guiding experience and a passion for unique fisheries worldwide.
Brett Meany
Brett Walker Meany is a seasoned fishing guide with 9 years of experience, splitting his time between guiding in Western North Carolina and at Martin Pescador Lodge in Chile.
Matt Podobinski
A fly fishing and raft guide since 2006, Matthew “Podo” Podobinski has guided in 14 countries across five continents. Now at Eleven, he thrives on teaching guests to cast and helping them land their personal best. His favorite part of the job? Simple—we have a helicopter.
Chris Williams
Chris Williams is a Fly Fishing Guide at Owen River Lodge. Originally from Christchurch and now living on a remote glacial plateau in New Zealand, he brings over six seasons of guiding experience—and a passion for helping guests land the fish of their dreams.
Adam Peat
Adam Peat is a fly fishing guide at Owen River Lodge with 9 years of experience. A native Kiwi, he’s passionate about helping guests land trophy browns in remote New Zealand waters.
Paul Van Dee Loo
Paul van de Loo is a seasoned fishing guide with 35 years of experience, guiding around New Zealand’s South Island and beyond since 1990.
Alex Scott
Alex Scott is a fly fishing guide at Cedar Lodge, New Zealand. A lifelong outdoorsman, he has 15 years of guiding experience and loves helping guests land trophy browns in stunning backcountry rivers.
Pete Stevenson
Pete Stevenson is a fly fishing guide at Cedar Lodge, New Zealand. A Wanaka local with 5 years of guiding experience, he loves exploring remote West Coast rivers and helping guests land unforgettable catches.
The Drift, by Eleven Angling
This digital magazine captures the world of Eleven Angling by showcasing a collection of captivating stories, valuable guide tips, and stunning photography from our angling lodges around the world.
South Island, New Zealand
Eleven’s Custom Adventures
From heli-fishing to cat-skiing, every adventure starts and ends with you. With a savvy way of making you feel like a local, our guides combine your preferences with their expertise.
Heli-Skiing
Our heli operations access some of the world’s most pristine ski terrain. From Iceland to Patagonia, drop into untracked open faces and steeps with skilled guides.
Cat-Skiing
Experience day after day of the deepest, fluffiest powder in Colorado at our exclusive cat-skiing tenure, accessed directly from our Crested Butte lodges.
Hiking
Hiking terrain surrounds our lodges, so you can slow down and connect with nature in otherworldly ecosystems. Spot wildlife, native wildflowers, and have lunch with a view.
Biking
Our lodges offer customized cycling adventures of all kinds, from Tour de France segments to e-mountain biking and lift-served downhill. All levels are welcome.
Mountaineering
From the famed Guide’s Ridge in Crested Butte to a heli-accessed climb in the Andes, summit technical peaks with our guides safely leading you.
Water Sports
Whether you’re looking for thrilling Class-5 whitewater rafting or a Scorpion boat cruise on the Caribbean, Eleven offers it all, from leisurely to demanding adventures on water.
Wellness
Our guided wellness offerings reflect each lodge’s unique setting. Try contrast therapy with a Taylor River plunge, a Viking Sauna Ritual in Iceland, and a personalized massage in Chile.
Music
Experience music the Eleven way with private shows at our alpine huts in France, jam sessions at our recording studio in Iceland, and VIP passes at our venue in Crested Butte.
Explore the World of Eleven
From fly fishing updates to new wellness offerings, we’re here to inspire you to keep exploring. Check out our content to see all the ways you can adventure with Eleven.
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2026-03-06
Owen River Lodge | New Zealand Fly Fishing With Montana Angler
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2026-02-18
Meet the Team That Runs Eleven Rio Palena Lodge: Trini Errázuriz and Diego Bevacqua
Tucked deep in Chilean Patagonia sits Eleven Rio Palena Lodge — a place defined not just by wild landscapes, but by the people who bring it to life. In this video, meet the Lodge Manager, Diego Bevacqua and Experience Manager, Trini Errazuriz, who shape every stay at Rio Palena Lodge. From the moment guests arrive, they’re welcomed into a culture rooted in warmth, hospitality, and deep connection to the land.
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2025-07-30
Fly Fishing Chile - Martin Pescador Lodge with Trident Fly Fishing
Trident Fly Fishing takes a look at Martin Pescador Fly Fishing Lodge, a premier destination for anglers seeking a world-class experience in the heart of Chilean Patagonia. Nestled between lush forests and crystal-clear rivers, this lodge offers access to some of the most productive and scenic trout waters in South America.
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2025-07-12
The Best Dry Fly Lodge in Patagonia - Eleven Martin Pescador
Trident Fly Fishing takes a look at Eleven Martin Pescador, a world-class dry fly fishing lodge nestled in the heart of Patagonia. Known for its exceptional access to remote rivers and pristine waters, this lodge offers a dream experience for serious fly anglers. With top-tier guides, luxury accommodations, and incredible dry fly action, it might just be the best place in Patagonia to cast a line.
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2025-07-08
Exploring the Wilds of Patagonia at Rio Palena Lodge
Step into summer at Eleven Rio Palena Lodge, where remote Patagonia becomes your playground. From whitewater rafting the legendary Futaleufú River and fly fishing crystal-clear streams, to hiking through temperate rainforest, kayaking beneath snow-capped peaks, and soaking in riverside hot tubs, we curate every detail.
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2025-05-20
Eleven Experience | Adventures at the Edge of the World
From heli-skiing under the Arctic alpenglow to fireside chats over hand-crafted Colorado mules, we’ve always upped the ante on what a trip can amount to. Each day is carefully planned to make your stay unforgettable.
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2024-09-25
Fly Fishing for Trout at Owen River Lodge in New Zealand
New Zealand's expansive wilderness, remote waters, and impressive numbers of large wild trout are among the reasons anglers travel great distances to fish this country's rivers and lakes.
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2024-07-03
Fly Fishing for Wild Trout in New Zealand at Cedar Lodge
Spectacular scenery, gin clear water, and phenomenal fishing for wild trout — New Zealand is a fly fishing destination like none other. At Cedar Lodge, an exciting heli-angling program offers anglers access to remote stretches of world-class water on New Zealand's South Island. This fishing experience is now highlighted in a new video from Todd Moen and Catch Magazine.
Explore Eleven's Fly Fishing Lodges
Eleven Cedar Lodge
Located on the South Island of New Zealand, Cedar Lodge offers unparalleled heli-fishing and adventures for up to eight guests. Led by local guides, guests lift off from the lodge to target big browns and rainbows in gin-clear water.
Eleven Martín Pescador Lodge
With a seven-day itinerary split between two lodges, Martín Pescador offers an endless variety of float fishing in Patagonia. With expert guides, on-property boat docks, and riverfront lodging, this experience accommodates up to 10 anglers.
Eleven Owen River Lodge
Known for delivering some of the world's best sight fishing, Owen River Lodge accesses nearly 30 brown trout fisheries on New Zealand's South Island. The remote lodge sleeps 12 guests in six riverfront cottages.
Eleven Rio Palena Lodge
Set in a remote river valley in Chilean Patagonia, this seven-bedroom lodge offers a full range of heli-adventures and guided fly fishing. Led by expert guides, guests can kayak, hike across glaciers, and float or walk and wade.
Eleven Hölkná Cabins
Two off-grid cabins on Iceland's Hölkná River give anglers exclusive access to eight miles of pristine water, where Atlantic salmon run from the nearby ocean. This experience includes expert guides and accommodates up to six guests.
