News and Events

A Letter from Chiara & Dane: Founders of Espíritu Santo Bay Lodge

In the summer of 2016 Chiara and I met with the team at The Fly Shop armed with rough sketches, building plans, and an undercurrent of youthful vigor all geared towards building an operation deep in the Yucatan Peninsula. Days of meetings, brainstorming, and strategizing gave way to Espiritu Santo Bay Lodge (ESB) being born. …

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Welcoming Espíritu Santo Bay Lodge (ESB) to the Nervous Waters Family

Espíritu Santo Bay Lodge Partners with Nervous Waters We are delighted to share exciting news: Espíritu Santo Bay Lodge (ESB), one of the world’s most renowned saltwater fly-fishing destinations, has officially joined the Nervous Waters family. This milestone marks not only a new chapter for us, but also a continuation of a remarkable story built …

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Mayazul Lodge – Meet our team!

We are pleased to introduce our dedicated team of seasoned guides, where expertise meets passion. With deep knowledge of the Ascension Bay area and a genuine love for exploration, our team is committed to crafting fishing journeys that go beyond the ordinary. Join us, and let our guides lead you on the permit (tarpon, snook & bonefish are also on the menu) fishing adventure of a lifetime.

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Villa María Lodge – Week 1: December 30th to January 4th, 2024

Finally, the wait is over! Villa María Lodge has kicked off its 2024 season. We have found the river in optimal fishing conditions, with a good water level (perhaps a little low for the beginning of the season), clear water, and temperatures ranging between 8 to 12 degrees Celsius. This temperature range is considered optimal …

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Introducing Conservation Weeks

Nervous Waters core mission has always revolved around conservation. Since our founding, we’ve remained committed to preserving our natural resources and the communities connected to our operations. Over time, we’ve backed various charitable causes and local communities, laying the groundwork for a sustainable future. Our goal is to make the most of every conservation investment, …

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Even after the worst storm, the sun shines brightly again

To paraphrase a lovely and fitting quote from Shannen Heartz, [… just as the phoenix rose from the flood – she too will rise. Returning from the water, clothed in nothing but her strength, more beautiful than ever before.] This sentiment perfectly describes our joy in making this long-awaited announcement. After losing Abaco Lodge in …

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The 10 Best Fly-fishing Lodges Around the World

Top Ten Lodges in the world – and we are on it twice! We are so happy and proud to see two of our lodges on this famed list. Kau Tapen Lodge on the very first place – that, after 35 years of world-class brown trout fishing, has not lost any of its charm. And …

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PIRA LODGE: ARGENTINA

A Week in the Corrientes Marshland Hunting Golden Dorado at Pira Lodge Pursuing the elusive salminus brasiliensis, the golden dorado, at Pira Lodge in Northern Argentina is an experience that expertly blends unapologetically wild environments with a level of luxury and comfort that is near impossible to find at a fishing lodge Article by Kathryn …

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Gearing up for world’s end

Tierra del Fuego means land of fire. But “land of wind”, as many traveling anglers know, would be an equally appropriate title for this breathtaking part of the world. When it chooses to blow hard, casting can become more complicated. With the right equipment and the proper technique, however, a blustery forecast can be easily …

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You’re gotta see it to believe it!

For several years now, we at Nervous Waters Fly Fishing have been expounding the virtues of fishing one of the world’s greatest ecological water systems ——-The Ibera Marshlands of Argentina.  The expanse of this mostly unexplored area is hard to imagine.  An area consisting of 3,000,000 acres, an area of more than 4,600 square miles, …

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