January 2025

Villa María Lodge – Week 4: January 17th to 24th, 2025

Villa María Lodge – Where fishing dreams become reality. What a week we’ve had at Villa María Lodge! The weather kept us on our toes, with some rain and cooler temperatures, but no strong winds to slow us down. These conditions proved to be perfect for fishing, and the results spoke for themselves—with excellent catches …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 3: January 18th to 25th, 2025

We’ve just wrapped up our third week of fishing on both the Rio Grande and Menendez rivers, welcoming a fantastic group of international anglers from Europe and the US. Water levels remained low and clear, much like the previous week, offering ideal conditions for delicate fishing with floating and intermediate lines, long leaders, and small …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 3: January 10th to 16th, 2025

Hello, anglers and adventurers! The third week of fishing at Villa María Lodge was marked by some dramatic weather changes that kept us on our toes. As expected, strong winds blew in from the north, reaching speeds of up to 100 km/h. Temperatures dropped sharply, dipping as low as 4ºC during the final hours of …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 2: January 11th to 18th, 2025

Another fantastic week at Kau Tapen Lodge, with a group of international anglers from Scandinavia and North America joining us for some exceptional fishing on both the Rio Grande and Menendez rivers. The water levels remained low and clear, which made for delicate fishing conditions. Floating and intermediate lines, long leaders, and small flies were …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 2: January 3rd to 9th, 2025

We’ve had an excellent second week of the season, filled with excitement and new learning experiences. Both the river and weather conditions remained favorable, though we might say the weather was “too good” in some respects. Several days saw temperatures ranging from 20 to 24°C, with bright sunshine and virtually no wind. The water temperature …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 1: December 28th to January 3rd, 2025

We kicked off the new season at Villa María Lodge in style, with a river in excellent shape and crystal-clear water. As usual, the fish were unpredictable at the start of the season, darting between pools throughout the day. What you find in the morning may not be there by afternoon, so the golden rule …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 1: January 4th to 11th, 2025

We kicked off our 40th anniversary season by fishing the mighty Rio Grande, welcoming a group of 8 anglers from Argentina for 5 days of fishing on both the Rio Grande and Menendez River. Both rivers are currently running low, similar to recent seasons. The weather was mostly sunny, with clear skies and warm temperatures, …

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Permit Fishing by Carlos Cortez

I was born in Southern Patagonia in 1962 and started fly fishing at the age of 15 and it became my great passion. After more than 30 years of activity, in 2010, I had my first encounter with a Permit and I felt like a beginner, I immediately knew that this was the fish I …

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Fishing Report: 2024-25 Season Opening at Pirá Lodge

We kicked off the new fishing season at Pirá Lodge just two weeks ago, and the news from the field is nothing short of spectacular. The excitement of launching a fresh season never fades, especially with the anticipation of rediscovering our waters after months of rest. Navigating through the channels, exploring the pristine waters, and seeking out the Golden Dorado is as thrilling as ever.

Permit Vibe by Douglas Larsen

Join Kau Tapen Group’s Doug Larsen for a week at Mayazul Lodge

Doug might be our in-house permit expert, and his enthusiasm for permit is unbridled. He will be fishing Mayazul the week of July 24-31, 2025, and has room for up to six anglers for a week that he has handpicked for moon, tides, and because it falls after the Ascension Bay Fishery has rested for several weeks. The focus is on permit, but in the summer months tarpon in the 30-100 pound class are well distributed, and bonefish are prevalent. Mayazul is perfectly located on “permit alley.”