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.

Our Breathtaking Moments

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Nov 30

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Migratory dorado are arriving to @PiraLodge's home waters from the Paraná River everyday, creating many opportunities to encounter large fish, eager to crush flies. Late spring on the Ibera Marsh is an incredible experience with wildlife arriving in abundance to the second largest freshwater wetland in the world.
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#PiraLodge #NervousWaters #FlyFishing #GoldenDorado #SightFishing #Fishing #StreamerAddict #StreamerJunkie #FlyFishingNation #FlyFishingAddicts #SeeWhatsOutThere #HellsBayBoatworks #FlyFishing #BigFish #FishingLodge #FlyFishingTravel ...

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Nov 29

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The Río Menéndez offers the opportunity to encounter trophy sea-run brown trout in small stream, technical fishing situations. The river is one of the main tributaries to the Río Grande, and is a delight to fish with heavy single-hand rods with traditional trout tactics!
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📸: @TheFlyFishingNation
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#NervousWaters #KauTapenLodge #TheKautapenGroup #FlyFishing #FlyFishingTravel #Argentina #BrownTrout #BrownTroutFishing #RioGrandeTierraDelFuego #WildlifePhotography #Explore #Destination #FlyFishingNation #FlyFishingAddicts #FlyFishArgentina #TroutFishing #SeaRunBrownTrout #ArgentinaBrownTrout ...

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Nov 26

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Proof that the last casts of the evening at @SuindaLodge are the most important. Dorado, like many apex predators, use the low light to sneak up and ambush unsuspecting prey.
📸: @dan.zaz
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#SuindaLodge #NervousWaters #GoldenDorado #FlyFishing #Fishing #FishingLodge #FlyFishingNation #FishingLife #FlyFishingAddict #DoradoOnTheFly #RiverMonsters ...

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Nov 25

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Wild trout like this stunning rainbow abound in the endless miles of classic fly waters surrounding @futalodge in the Chilean Andes. Infinite rise forms line the banks during our prime hatch season when every trout in the system is looking up to the surface for their bug buffet.
📸: @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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Nov 23

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Early reports from our first weeks of the @PiraLodge have been spectacular! Our guides and guests have encountered many double-digit dorado with the largest tipping the net-scale at 24 lbs. With a start like this, we can only imagine the fishing will get better and better as our season marches on!
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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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Nov 22

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If the main lodge at @VillaMariaLodge wasn’t enough, guests can also make full use of the Riverside Day House overlooking an iconic turn in the Rio Grande. In the day lodge, you will find three cozy warm rooms perfect for a quiet midday siesta. Its location increases the fishing time and gives the anglers a place to relax after a hearty midday lunch.⁣
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#NervousWaters #KauTapenLodge #TheKautapenGroup #FlyFishing #FlyFishingTravel #Argentina #BrownTrout #BrownTroutFishing #RioGrandeTierraDelFuego #WildlifePhotography #Explore #Destination #FlyFishingNation #FlyFishingAddicts #FlyFishArgentina #TroutFishing #SeaRunBrownTrout #ArgentinaBrownTrout ...

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Nov 19

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The Paraná River develops into an incredible ecosystem at the end of its run into the Rio de la Plata, just 35 minutes by boat outside of greater Buenos Aires. Here you will find Delta Lodge, strategically located to access the endless labyrinth of streams, braids, side-channels, bays, and islands brimming with wildlife and beautiful dorado waters.
📸: @mr_magics_wand // @riverwizard // @__andrewjulian
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#DeltaLodge #NervousWaters #WolfFish #GoldenDorado #FlyFishing #Fishing #FishingLodge #FlyFishingNation #FlyFishingAddicts #StreamerFishing #FishingDestinations ...

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Nov 18

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Nestled on the banks of the idyllic Chimehuin River, @northernpatagonialodge’s location in the heart of Northern Patagonia makes it a strategic hub for visiting anglers from around the world. In addition to floating and wade-fishing our namesake river, you’ll also find incomparable trout fishing on the nearby Collon Cura and Alumine rivers, as well as experience trophy still-water fishing opportunities on the surrounding lakes.
📸: @brickhousecreative
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#northernpatagonialodge #nervouswaters #patagonia #flyfishpatagonia #patagoniariverguides #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #troutbum #browntrout #rainbowtrout #dryordie #flyfishingnation #nymphing #streamerfishing ...

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Nov 16

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Deep in the reeds of the Ibera Marshland lie unexplored lagoons, home to Golden Dorado who have never seen a human, let alone a fly. This past season, @santiseeber along with @benpiercephoto and @brianchodges ventured deeper into the marsh than we ever have before. Join them on an exploratory adventure deep into the channels of the Esteros in our latest short film!
📸: @brianchodges // @benpiercephoto // @sidechannelproductions // @brickhousecreative
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#piralodge #flyfishing #nervouswaters #flyfishingnation #fishinglodge #adventuretravel #flyfishingtravel #fishing #flyfishtheworld #streamerfishing #goldendorado #streameraddict #streamerjunkie #flyfishingaddict #fishporn #flyfishingjunkie #explore #destination #adventure ...

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Nov 15

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One thing associated closely with fishing for Sea-run Brown Trout is casting. And more often than not, the pursuit requires a lot of it. Each cast covers various depths and sections of the infamous Rio Grande, with the ever lingering expectation of that familiar bump at the end of the line.⁣
📸: @theflyfishingnation
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#KauTapenLodge #FlyFishing #NervousWaters #FishingLife #FlyFishingAddict #FlyFishingJunkie #Outdoors #TierraDelFuego #SeaTrout #BrownTrout #BrownTroutFlyFishing #SeaTroutFishing ...

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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.

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Argentina, Chile & The Bahamas

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