Lago Strobel is a large desert sink lake covering approximately 65 square kilometres, situated at roughly 3,000 feet of elevation on the remote Patagonian steppe in the province of Santa Cruz, southern Argentina. The lake sits in a wide, open, windswept landscape of rangeland with little natural shelter, and its waters are notably cold and exceptionally clear, with a distinctive turquoise appearance.

The dominant environmental challenge on Lago Strobel is wind. The Patagonian winds in this region are fierce and a defining feature of the experience on the water. The lake's shoreline includes a number of protected bays and coves on its southwestern and northeastern shores that offer some relief from wind exposure, but open stretches of the lake can be significantly affected. Any paddler planning a trip should treat wind as the primary hazard and plan accordingly, with conservative decision-making around exposed crossings.

Access to the lake is extremely remote. The nearest significant hub is El Calafate, from which the lake is approximately a five-hour overland transfer, or roughly one hour by charter flight. There is no casual roadside access, and the surrounding terrain is desolate high-steppe rangeland. The area is managed primarily as private estancia land, with multiple fishing lodges holding exclusive access rights to substantial stretches of shoreline. Paddlers should be aware that much of the lake's shoreline is under private control, which may affect where landing or launching is feasible.

The Barrancoso River is the lake's primary tributary, entering from the west. Smaller associated water bodies, including Laguna Verde and Moro Creek, exist in the broader area. Wildlife and natural features reflect the high Patagonian steppe environment. The fishing season runs from approximately January through March, which corresponds to the Southern Hemisphere summer and represents the most accessible window for any water-based activity on the lake.