The catching was good during the whole 2011-2012 - 11 weeks with more than 100 fish. The fish numbers were more spread out than in previous years, when the best catches have occurred in late January to the end of Feb. March was a great month, while February was much colder than usual with dropping temperatures and tougher days. April was also very good, with big fish on the take all month.

From the start we knew that it wasnt going to be just another season. The water was at a level normally seen near the end of the season and many of the well known pools either had been completely errased by the high water of spring or changed, sometimes beyond recognition. Little did we realize that these same conditions that caused such trepidation at first would contibute to such a stellar season overall.

We enjoyed great weather this year in Patagonia (only a few days of hard rain), and the river was very low and clear this season around 10,000 cfs. All of our floats produced numerous fish.

With a few days off, we worked hard to provide the guest a time to remember. And we certainly did it. The fishing helped a lot with an average of 10 fish per day per person.

Sadly the 2012 Bella Vista season has now drawn to an end. Reflecting back there is no doubt it has been a tough season conditions wise. However it has been hugely rewarding. Just this past week we caught a very nice 16lbs. But best of all this season has the been the company and guests we have had. They were all a pleasure to host and we really do hope to see them again!

A great month, without the best February in recent years, good stable weather means bonefish and that has been the case this year! We very much hope to see you down here soon so we can show you rather than just tell you!

After category 3 Irene passed directly over the Lodge we got underway with the fishing and the bonefish are in abundance and are very good sizes - even mythical double digit giants were heard of. We also have been catching a few juvenile tarpoon and occasionally seeing permit and mutton snapper.