Nervous Waters

About Us

The Nervous Waters collection of fishing lodges stands alone in the world of sportfishing. Built around the best resource destinations, our lodges offer a level of service on par with the finest boutique hotels of the world, yet each shines with its own personality.

The quality of our lodges is only surpassed by the dedication and expertise of our management and guiding teams who have spent decades mastering their craft, and their waters. Constantly on a quest to do even better, there is truly no family of angling destinations that compares!

Our Collection

KAU TAPEN
LODGE

Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Sea-Run Brown Trout

VILLA MARÍA
LODGE

Tierra del Fuego, Argentina
Sea-Run Brown Trout

PIRÁ
LODGE

Iberá Marshlands, Argentina
Dorado

SUINDÁ
LODGE

Itatí, Argentina
Dorado, Pacú & Pira Pitá

DELTA
LODGE

Paraná Delta, Argentina
Dorado, Tararira & other native species

PARANÁ RIVER
OUTFITTERS

Endorsed by Nervous Waters
Bella Vista, Argentina
Dorado

NORTHERN PATAGONIA
LODGE

Junín de los Andes, Argentina
Rainbow & Brown Trout

FUTA
LODGE

Futaleufú, Chile
Rainbow & Brown Trout

BAIR'S
LODGE

South Andros, Bahamas
Bonefish

OUR OTHER SPORTING LODGES

The Kautapen Group (TKG) is a boutique collection of 21 fishing and hunting lodges spanning Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and the Bahamas. Since 1984, we’ve built decades of experience as industry leaders in luxury sporting travel. We are proud to continue to offer our guests a level of service matching and exceeding the finest boutique hotels in the world, each with a unique personality.

Attention to detail is our highest priority in the lodge and the field. Every property has been carefully curated to give our guests direct access to the highest quality sporting opportunities, and luxurious accommodations that allow guests to unwind and recharge after the day’s adventures.

Conservation

Around the world, fisheries are under threat. Development continues to encroach on wilderness areas, and climate change is affecting oceans and river habitats. Overfishing has also taken a toll on our finite fish species. Therefore, as fly-fishing business operators, we have a responsibility to not only protect these resources but to help preserve them for many generations to come.

From Our Social

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Jul 5

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Under the high sun at @SuindaLodge, this beautiful specimen stood out from the school of Sábalo as it waited for the perfect opportunity to strike the fly!
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#SuindaLodge #NervousWaters #GoldenDorado #FlyFishing #Fishing #FishingLodge #FlyFishingNation #FishingLife #FlyFishingAddict #DoradoOnTheFly #RiverMonsters #ArgentinaDorado #FishArgentina #FishingArgentina #FlyFishingSouthAmerica #StreamerFishing #Travel ...

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Jul 1

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Throughout the Corrientes spring, migratory dorado are arrive in the Iberá Marshland from the Paraná River, creating many opportunities to encounter large fish, eager to crush flies. Late spring at @PiraLodge is an incredible experience with wildlife arriving in abundance to the second largest freshwater wetland in the world.
📸: @caparrosjoseantonio
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#PiraLodge #NervousWaters #FlyFishing #GoldenDorado #SightFishing #Fishing #StreamerAddict #StreamerJunkie #FlyFishingNation #FlyFishingAddicts #SeeWhatsOutThere #HellsBayBoatworks #FlyFishing #BigFish #FishingLodge #FlyFishingTravel ...

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Jun 30

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Anglers come from all over the world to @BairsLodge on South Andros Island to chase world-class bonefish. This fish alone is enough to draw people from great distances, but the beauty of the area certainly adds to the appeal!
📸: @Matt.Jones.Photography
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#TheKauTapenGroup #BairsLodge #FishingLodge #BonefishLodge #Bahamas #Bonefish #Permit #Tarpon #Bonefishing #FlyFishing #Fishing #FlatsFishing #SaltwaterFlyFishing #BahamasFlyFishing #BahamasFlyFishingLodge #BahamasFishing ...

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Jun 28

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Twilight is a magic time on the Paraná River. @PabloChapero spotted these fish rolling in the fading light, and all it took was a few quick casts to convince this 22-pounder to have a go at the fly!
📸: @dan.zaz
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#SuindaLodge #NervousWaters #GoldenDorado #FlyFishing #Fishing #FishingLodge #FlyFishingNation #FishingLife #FlyFishingAddict #DoradoOnTheFly #RiverMonsters #ArgentinaDorado #FishArgentina #FishingArgentina #FlyFishingSouthAmerica #StreamerFishing #Travel ...

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Jun 24

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@PiraLodge Battle Scars
The first hit and run from a dorado are powerful to say the least, and will leave a mark if you set the hook properly with a hard strip-set. For those looking to avoid minor line burn, a solid pair of sun gloves is always a good idea!
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#PiraLodge #NervousWaters #FlyFishing #GoldenDorado #SightFishing #Fishing #StreamerAddict #StreamerJunkie #FlyFishingNation #FlyFishingAddicts #SeeWhatsOutThere #HellsBayBoatworks #FishingTrip #FlyFishArgentina #ArgentinaTravel #EpicFishing #DoradoFishing #GoldenDoradoFishing #ArgentinaGoldenDorado ...

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Jun 23

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Miles of rolling, structure rich runs make up substantial portions of @FutaLodge's favorite floating rivers, and produce some of the most exciting takes and fights from aggressive wild trout.
📸: @theflyfishingnation
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#futalodge #flyfishing #nervouswaters #fishinglife #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingjunkie #outdoors #adventuretravel #pechemouche #fishinglodge #chile #trout #troutfishing #onfly #onthefly #futalodge #fishing #explore #wildlife ...

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Jun 21

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@MarinaGibsonFishing showing off what a big Paraná dorado will do to a fly at @SuindaLodge. Their powerful jaws and violent fighting style put the most durable flies to the test!
📸: @theflyfishingnation
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#SuindaLodge #NervousWaters #GoldenDorado #FlyFishing #Fishing #FishingLodge #FlyFishingNation #FishingLife #FlyFishingAddict #DoradoOnTheFly #RiverMonsters #ArgentinaDorado #FishArgentina #FishingArgentina #FlyFishingSouthAmerica #StreamerFishing #Travel ...

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Jun 17

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@FelipeMorales88 showing off a stunning Rio Corriente fish likely on its way up river into the marsh to spawn last spring. You can easily distinguish the migratory fish from our resident dorado by their lighter coloration.
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#PiraLodge #NervousWaters #FlyFishing #GoldenDorado #SightFishing #Fishing #StreamerAddict #StreamerJunkie #FlyFishingNation #FlyFishingAddicts #SeeWhatsOutThere #HellsBayBoatworks #FlyFishing #BigFish #FishingLodge #FlyFishingTravel ...

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Jun 16

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"Welcome to the hidden treasures of the Lake District in northern Argentina. The cozy lodge is nested into the most scenic landscape of Northern Patagonian with stunning views of the Lanín Volcano and the surrounding mountain range. The organic experience is only complimented by the extraordinary trout fishing and culinary experience presented by the good guys of @nervous_waters." - @theflyfishingnation
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#northernpatagonialodge #nervouswaters #patagonia #flyfishpatagonia #patagoniariverguides #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #troutbum #browntrout #rainbowtrout #dryordie #flyfishingnation #nymphing #flyfishingjunkie #outdoors #adventuretravel #pechemouche #fishinglodge #explore #wildlife ...

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Jun 14

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Casting for gold on the sandbars surrounding @SuindaLodge on Paraná can pay off big time when you follow your guide’s advice and make the perfect cast to a hard-charging dorado.
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#SuindaLodge #NervousWaters #GoldenDorado #FlyFishing #Fishing #FishingLodge #FlyFishingNation #FishingLife #FlyFishingAddict #DoradoOnTheFly #RiverMonsters #ArgentinaDorado #FishArgentina #FishingArgentina #FlyFishingSouthAmerica #StreamerFishing #Travel ...

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Fishing by Species

Sea-Run Brown Trout

Sea-Run Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) are one of the most widely distributed non-native fish introduced to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.

Golden Dorado

Freshwater dorado (Salminus brasiliensis) are strikingly beautiful, extremely strong, and they jump like a Tarpon when hooked. All in all, they may claim the prize as the most exciting freshwater gamefish on the planet.

Brown Trout

Brown trout (Salmo trutta) have the ability to grow to 9+ pounds. Although in most small rivers a mature brown might average 2 to 3 pounds.

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is favored by fly fishers because of its beautiful coloration—for which it’s named—and its fighting ability.

Bonefish

Bonefish (Albula vulpes) are pound-for-pound some of the strongest and fastest saltwater gamefish.

Pirá Pitá

In northern Argentina, there are two species belonging to the Brycon genus, both of them known in mainstream fishing culture as Pirá Pitás.

Pacú

Like Pirá Pitá, Pacú are omnivorous, and chances are you might find them surface feeding on fruit or insects.

Tararira

Hoplias malabaricus, aka tararira, is one of the most popular gamefish to catch on flies or lures around Buenos Aires.

Sea-Run Brown Trout

Sea-Run Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) are one of the most widely distributed non-native fish introduced to Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego.

Golden Dorado

Brown Trout

Brown trout (Salmo trutta) have the ability to grow to 9+ pounds. Although in most small rivers a mature brown might average 2 to 3 pounds.

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) is favored by fly fishers because of its beautiful coloration—for which it’s named—and its fighting ability.

Bonefish

Bonefish (Albula vulpes) are pound-for-pound some of the strongest and fastest saltwater gamefish.

Pirá Pitá

In northern Argentina, there are two species belonging to the Brycon genus, both of them known in mainstream fishing culture as Pirá Pitás.

Pacú

Like Pirá Pitá, Pacú are omnivorous, and chances are you might find them surface feeding on fruit or insects.

Tararira

Hoplias malabaricus, aka tararira, is one of the most popular gamefish to catch on flies or lures around Buenos Aires.

A HIGHER FORM OF FISHING

Argentina, Chile & The Bahamas

About Us

Our Collection

OUR OTHER SPORTING LODGES

Conservation

From Our Social

Fishing by Species

Fishing by Country

From Our Blog

Villa María Lodge – End of Season Report

Suindá Lodge – 2022 End of Season Report

Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 14: April 2nd to 9th, 2022 – End of Season Report

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