February 2026
Villa María Lodge – Week 5: January 30th to Feb 6th, 2026
Week five at Villa María Lodge finally delivered the stability we had been waiting for. In line with the forecasts, weather conditions remained settled throughout the week. Mild temperatures, consistent west winds, and a clear river that continued its gradual drop created a far more predictable rhythm on the Río Grande. For the first time …
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Villa María Lodge – Week 4: January 23rd to 30th, 2026
Week four at Villa María Lodge delivered a full spectrum of Patagonian conditions. While there were no major extreme events, the weather remained completely erratic. Classic sunny days with traditional westerlies were followed by powerful north winds that at times made casting extremely demanding. Scattered rain showers moved through, the river rose roughly two inches …
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Villa María Lodge – Week 3: January 16th to 23rd, 2026
Week three at Villa María Lodge reminded us once again that Patagonia rarely delivers long stretches of stability. Intermittent rain and shifting winds defined much of the week, making it difficult to settle into that classic three- or four-day rhythm that often brings peak consistency on the Río Grande. Changing light, moving weather systems, and …
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Villa María Lodge – Week 2: January 9th to 16th, 2026
Week two at Villa María Lodge marked a clear turning point in river conditions. After the unsettled start to the season, the Río Grande continued its steady drop, and clarity improved day after day. By the final sessions of the week, we were fishing under truly ideal summer conditions — healthy water levels, clean flows, …
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