River Diary

Villa María Lodge – Week 5: January 24th to 31st, 2025

We’ve just wrapped up an epic week here at Villa Maria Lodge, and what a week it’s been! For our 5th week, we had a group of well-known guests join us, adding a bit of star power to our fishing adventures. The weather was mostly stable and super pleasant. There were a few light showers …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 4: January 25th to February 1st, 2025

We’ve just wrapped up the fourth week of fishing on both the Rio Grande and Menendez rivers, hosting a group of international anglers from Europe and the US. Water levels remained similar to the previous week, but by mid-week, light rain upstream caused a slight tea color to the river. Techniques stayed consistent, with small …

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Suindá Lodge – January, 2025

The river conditions have been changing quickly these past two weeks, and the fish needed time to adjust. The weather was extremely hot, with only one storm giving us a short break before the heat and clear skies returned. Sandbars were less productive than in previous weeks, but they still offered some good opportunities. In …

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Pirá Lodge – January, 2025

Pirá Lodge Fishing Report: Action-Packed Days on the Water The fishing season at Pirá Lodge is off to an incredible start, with the Iberá Marshland and Corriente River teeming with fish. Recently, we’ve noticed fresh arrivals from downstream on the Paraná River. These migratory fish are easy to spot thanks to their vivid, clear coloration. …

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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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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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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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40th Anniversary Kau Tapen Lodge

We rarely look backwards as we continue to grow and develop exciting sporting properties at The Kautapen Group, but for a moment we want to pause and reflect on a journey that began four decades ago in the remote and pristine landscape of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina. This year marks the 40th anniversary of our flagship property, Kau Tapen Lodge –40 years is a milestone that fills us with pride and also gratitude. What began as a modest family venture has grown into one of the world’s most respected fishing lodges, renowned for its dedication to the sport of fly fishing and the preservation of the natural environment.

Pirá Lodge: End of season report 2024

After a few years of less-than-ideal weather conditions and rain patterns, the Marsh returned to its normal shape and usual beauty this summer. We started the season with a plethora of juvenile Golden Dorados, Pirá Pita, and sábalos, with millions of these fish spreading around the Iberá Marsh. As the weeks progressed, larger dorados began …

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Dorado News from the field

The Iberá Marshes: Pirá Lodge The process of planning a great fishing trip starts with doing great research on the outfitter, and the area, the time of year, and the abundance of the specie you are after.  Along those lines, we felt our fishing clients, who are always planning some time in advance, would enjoy …

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