Fishing Reports

Villa María Lodge – Week 6: Feb 6th to 13th, 2026

Week six at Villa María Lodge delivered one of those classic February combinations that only Patagonia can produce. Rain, sunshine, the first frost of the season, a surprisingly warm afternoon reaching 23°C, and winds shifting through nearly every direction — it was a week of constant change. Conditions required full attention from both anglers and …

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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 forecast, weather conditions remained settled throughout the week. Mild temperatures, steady 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 extreme weather events, the week was defined by constant variability. Classic sunny days with traditional westerlies were followed by powerful north winds that at times made casting highly demanding. Scattered rain showers passed through, the river briefly rose …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 3: January 16th to 23rd, 2026

Week three at Villa María Lodge was another reminder that Patagonia rarely offers long stretches of stability. Intermittent rain and shifting winds defined much of the week, making it difficult to settle into that classic multi-day rhythm that often brings predictable patterns on the Río Grande. Changing light, moving weather systems, and variable wind direction …

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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 classic summer conditions — healthy water levels, clean flows, and …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 1: January 1st to 9th, 2026

We kicked off the new season at Villa María Lodge with the river making it very clear who sets the pace. Late December had delivered ideal conditions — stable flows and crystal-clear water — but just before our XXL week began, a heavy storm system rolled through the valley. After a full day of rain, …

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Fishing Report | September 4th to 11th – Mayazul Lodge, Ascension Bay

Mayazul Lodge – A Record Week in Ascension Bay The first week of September will be remembered as one of the most remarkable since Mayazul Lodge opened its doors in 2024. Eight friends, traveling from different corners of the globe, came together with a single goal: to pursue the permit of Ascension Bay. Permit are …

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Trophy Moments from the Río Grande – Season 2025

Even in a lean-water year, the Río Grande reminded us why it holds such a revered place in the world of sea trout fishing. It was a season that asked more of our anglers—but those who rose to the challenge were rewarded with fish of remarkable size, strength, and beauty.

End of Season 2025 Report: Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego

As the 2025 season wraps on the Río Grande, we’re taking a moment to reflect on a year that tested us—and reminded us why this river remains one of the most compelling sea trout fisheries on earth.

Unusually low water shaped the entire season at both Kau Tapen and Villa María. With little rainfall and steady Patagonian winds, the river ran low and clear for most of the season. Conditions demanded a technical approach—long leaders, small flies, and pinpoint presentations. Fortunately, our guide teams rose to the challenge, delivering consistent action from January through April.

Pirá Lodge: End of Season Report 2024-25

Some fishing seasons are memorable. Others are good. But once in a lifetime, there comes a season that rewrites the rules—where nature, timing, and a fishery at its peak align to deliver something truly extraordinary. That’s exactly what happened in 2025 at Pirá Lodge, where we landed an astonishing 17,530 golden dorado—a new all-time record for our lodge, and one of the most productive dorado seasons ever recorded anywhere in the world.