Villa María Lodge

Villa Maria Lodge – Week 10: March 1st to 8th, 2024

We’ve wrapped up week 10 at Villa María Lodge, and what a wild ride it was! Just as we anticipated from the weather forecasts, we faced quite a challenging week. Unfavorable winds made casting a real struggle, coupled with low temperatures and scattered showers throughout the week. While the rain didn’t cause the river to …

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Villa Maria Lodge – Week 9: Feb 23rd to Mar 2nd, 2024

The ninth week has unfolded in Villa Maria, marking the graceful entrance of autumn with changing weather patterns. While substantial rainfall and strong gusts were absent, both elements subtly made their presence known. Brief showers and variable winds from diverse directions became the norm during the past week. The river maintained continuity from the preceding …

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Villa Maria Lodge – Week 7: Febuary 9th to 17th, 2024

Another eventful week unfolds at Villa Maria Lodge, with plenty to recount! The week commenced with a balmy 28 degrees and calm winds, yielding a decent catch despite the conditions. Subsequently, mild weather prevailed, with occasional drizzles and no strong winds. The river maintained its clarity while steadily descending, likely reaching its seasonal low. Fishing …

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Villa Maria Lodge – Week 6: Febuary 2nd to 9th, 2024

What a week it’s been, filled with unexpected twists and turns! Despite the forecast predicting heavy rains, Mother Nature decided to throw us a curveball – a couple of mild showers that barely ruffled our fishing plans. The river, however, did get a bit of a makeover, rising about 6-8 inches. Fortunately, it wasn’t a …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 4: January 26th to Feb 2nd, 2024

Another week has passed at Villa María Lodge, amidst old friends and countless tales. The weather? A typical week of stable conditions with no rain but a few chilly nights initially causing icy waters. However, the consistent weather turned fishing into a constant delight throughout the week. Without rain, the river remains unchanged, steadily decreasing, …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 3: January 12th to 18th, 2024

By Alejandro Martello – Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Manager In the third week of Villa María’s 2024 season, we hosted a group of seasoned fishermen assembled by Mark T., an old friend of the lodge. The crew comprised individuals from various nationalities, including South Africans, Britons, Norwegians, and Americans. Fishing conditions on the Rio Grande …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 2: January 6th to 12th, 2024

At Villa María Lodge in Tierra del Fuego, our second week unfolded with welcoming winds. They were strong but remained at a manageable level, never exceeding 70 km/h. The river continued to recede, and the water remained exceptionally clear. A group of five anglers embraced the challenge, and everyone reeled in trophy fish weighing a …

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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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Villa María Lodge – Week 11: March 10th to 17th, 2023

By Alejandro Martello – Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Manager The conditions of last week were very similar to what happened in the previous week. The river was already high and colored due to the rain, snowfall, and thaws in the headwaters of the system when we started fishing.  Throughout the week, the water level slowly …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 10: March 3rd to 10th, 2023

By Alejandro Martello – Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Manager This week was different and even special from a weather point of view. We had come from warm and sunny days, but the week that just ended was more “autumn.” What does it mean? Well, we began to have brief and intense rains, both in the …

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