World Class Fly Fishing Lodges | Argentina, Patagonia & Bahamas

NERVOUS WATERS

A HIGHER FORM OF FISHING

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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Jun 18

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This is what Dorado paradise looks like @PiraLodge. The grounds are a spectacular blend of rustic and luxurious, purpose built to allow our guests to unwind and relax under the big Corrientes skies.
📸: @RiverWizard
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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 17

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Nestled on the banks of the 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.
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#northernpatagonialodge #nervouswaters #patagonia #flyfishpatagonia #patagoniariverguides #flyfishing #trout #troutfishing #troutbum #browntrout #rainbowtrout #dryordie #flyfishingnation #nymphing #streamerfishing ...

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Jun 15

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During our extended off-season, Suinda guides @PabloChapero and @Fabian_A.Photos have been experimenting with a new custom skiff. With the added vantage point of a poling platform, the flats-prowling Dorado will have nowhere to hide.
📸: @Fabian_A.Photos
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#SuindaLodge #NervousWaters #GoldenDorado #FlyFishing #Fishing #FishingLodge #FlyFishingNation #FishingLife #FlyFishingAddict #DoradoOnTheFly #RiverMonsters #ArgentinaDorado #FishArgentina #FishingArgentina #FlyFishingSouthAmerica #StreamerFishing ...

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Jun 14

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Richard's Fish of a Lifetime
Jumping water levels every day made the fishing very tough and patchy. After a tough four days of casting and grinding, conditions finally stabilized on Thursday (5th day) morning. Richard Jr., who went into the water first, took his window of opportunity and connected to this beastie of a fish within the first five casts of the day. The fish leaped out immediately and showed its full size, took us downstream for an exciting ride, forced us to cross the river, and finally surrendered to the net 300 m downstream in the next pool. The scale confirmed an astonishing 24 lbs - a fish of a lifetime that gave Richard a fight that could not have been more exciting.
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#kautapenlodge #flyfishing #nervouswaters #fishinglife #flyfishingnation #outdoors #flugfiske #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingjunkie #fishinglodge #flatsfishing #argentina #fishing #explore #wildlife #nature #photography #epic #bigfish #seatrout #troutfishing #ontheswing #speyfishing ...

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Jun 11

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The flats of Andros Island, Bahamas at low-tide are special places. All around, you can hear and see signs of feeding Bonefish. If you are up to the challenge, stalking these fish on foot at @bairslodge is the best way to fully immerse yourself in the bonefish’s world!
📸: @matt.jones.photography
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#bairslodge #flyfishing #nervouswaters #flyfishingnation #fishinglodge #adventuretravel #flyfishingtravel #seewhatsoutthere #bahamas #bonefish #saltwaterflyfishing #permit #tarpon ...

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Jun 10

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Tempered in the cold seas off Tierra del Fuego, the sea trout of the Rio Grande are the largest in the world. They enter our river with one thought on their mind, and any angler who dares get in their way is in for a ferocious battle! .
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#kautapenlodge #flyfishing #nervouswaters #flyfishingnation #fishinglodge #adventuretravel #flyfishingtravel #seewhatsoutthere #fishing #adventure #seatrout #searunbrowntrout #trout #browntrout #tierradelfuego ...

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Jun 8

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@SuindaLodge’s own @PabloChapero showing off one of the big Dorado that migrate past the Lodge every spring and summer. Big female fish, like this one, carry with them the future of the Parana River’s dorado population, and each is handled with extreme care to ensure each fish swims off with confidence!
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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 7

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The River Cabin at @VillaMariaLodge overlooks some of the most productive pools of the lower Rio Grande. Soak in the view with a glass of wine or a hot cup of Yerba Mate tea and watch as the impressive Condors ride thermals overhead.⁣
📸: @artandangling
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#villamarialodge #flyfishing #nervouswaters #fishinglife #flyfishingnation #outdoors #flugfiske #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingjunkie #fishinglodge #flatsfishing #argentina #fishing #explore #wildlife #nature #photography #epic #bigfish #seatrout #troutfishing #ontheswing #speyfishing ...

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Jun 4

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Oversized red and gold tails are what give Dorado the drag-burning power they’re famous for. Their bright tails are often what gives away these predators while they’re cruising along the golden bottom of the Paraná River at @SuindaLodge.
📸: @fabian_a.photos
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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 1

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@PiraLodge is your gateway into the expanse of the Ibera Marshlands. Regardless of which direction our skiffs head, they’re sure to encounter the unfettered natural beauty of our beloved landscape, and aggressive dorado eager for an easy meal.
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#piralodge #flyfishing #nervouswaters #fishinglife #flyfishingnation #outdoors #flugfiske #flyfishingaddict #flyfishingjunkie #piranha #fishinglodge #flatsfishing #dorado #argentina #goldendorado #fishing #explore #wildlife #birdwatching #photography #adventuretravel ...

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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.

NERVOUS WATERS

A HIGHER FORM OF FISHING

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