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Villa Maria Lodge: End of Season Report 2024

The 2024 fishing season at Villa Maria Lodge started strong with the Rio Grande at an excellent level. Despite being lower than expected for this time of year, it provided thrilling fishing and comfortable wading. Typically, the first weeks of the season bring erratic fishing with fish just beginning to gather in swift-moving groups. Locating …

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Kautapen Lodge: End of Season Report 2024

As the 2024 fishing season draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the highs and challenges that defined our journey. Beginning in the second week of January, we faced rapidly dropping water levels, posing a test of skill and adaptability. The initial six weeks presented a formidable obstacle – a river running low …

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Pirá Lodge: End of season report 2024

After a few years of less-than-ideal weather conditions and rain patterns, the Marsh returned to its normal shape and usual beauty this summer. We started the season with a plethora of juvenile Golden Dorados, Pirá Pita, and sábalos, with millions of these fish spreading around the Iberá Marsh. As the weeks progressed, larger dorados began …

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Rio Paraná update: Suindá Lodge

Impressive population of game fish are back in upper Paraná: Suindá Lodge In the wake of several dry years from 2019 to 2022, the tide has finally turned in 2023. Thanks to ample rainfall and plentiful water flow from Brazil, fishing activity has seen a significant resurgence. As these days ushers in normal to high …

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Dorado News from the field

The Iberá Marshes: Pirá Lodge The process of planning a great fishing trip starts with doing great research on the outfitter, and the area, the time of year, and the abundance of the specie you are after.  Along those lines, we felt our fishing clients, who are always planning some time in advance, would enjoy …

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Suindá Lodge: End of Season Report 2024

After several dry years from 2019 to 2022, we were blessed with ample rainfall and healthy water levels starting in 2023, largely due to water coming from Brazil. This rejuvenation significantly bolstered the entire fishery, enhancing spawning and migratory activity. In the beginning, during our spring season, the abundant water levels fostered a thriving population …

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Kautapen Lodge – Week 11: March 16th to 23rd, 2024

In the opening moments of the week, our lodge warmly welcomed a group of Scottish anglers, setting the stage for an exciting and eagerly anticipated week ahead. As friendships were rekindled and new connections forged, anticipation mounted for what promised to be an unforgettable series of fishing adventures. Last week, anglers encountered notable shifts in …

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Kautapen Lodge – Week 10: March 9th to 16th, 2024

As the gentle ripples of the river greet the morning light, we reflect on the week’s angling adventures here at Kau Tapen. The week began with Michael from Germany, our sole guest, casting his line amidst serene surroundings. However, midway through the week, we welcomed Lindsay from England, adding a delightful camaraderie to our angling …

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Villa Maria Lodge – Week 11: March 8st to 15th, 2024

Our penultimate week unfolded just as we had anticipated according to the weather forecasts. We experienced heavy rains, not lasting for several days but rather just a few hours, yet with enough intensity to alter the fishing scene for the week. In the early days of the week, the fishing beats at Villa Maria Lodge …

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Suindá – February, 2024

Throughout February, our river experienced quite the rollercoaster ride in water levels, hitting its lowest point of the season before eventually settling at a historically regular level by the end. Despite the unpredictability, this period brought exciting changes to the fishing dynamics. Deeper rocks became hotspots teeming with fish, and the increased presence of bait …

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