Selecting the perfect Dorado experience for you!

Suindá Lodge– Located on the upper Paraná River, Suindá offers real opportunities to target larger golden dorado, especially during the spring and summer months (mid-September to April) when sábalo migrations bring in bigger fish. This section of the river features an ideal mix of structure, rocky points, submerged trees, and expansive sandbars, creating diverse fishing scenarios. Anglers can swing flies over rock gardens, cast along deep banks, or sight-cast to cruising fish on the sandbars. Dorado in the 15- to 20-pound range are landed consistently throughout the season, and the lodge offers real opportunities to connect with even larger fish. Suindá is a great choice for anglers seeking a technical and rewarding fishing experience.

Karandá Lodge – Located further south on the middle Paraná River, Karandá offers a balanced mix of consistent action and real opportunities for big dorado. The lodge is based in the charming riverside town of Bella Vista, a peaceful setting where guests often enjoy walking through the town’s quiet streets, taking in river views, and experiencing a more relaxed cultural atmosphere between fishing sessions.
Operating during the winter and early spring (mid-June to October), the fishing revolves around the seasonal movement of sábalo and the large dorado that follow. Anglers can expect steady encounters with smaller to mid-size fish, along with real chances at dorado over 20 pounds—and occasionally more. The surrounding river features deep banks, channels, submerged wood, and excellent sandbars that offer exciting sight-casting opportunities. With experienced guides and a highly personalized approach, Karandá is a great choice for those looking for variety, comfort, and quality fishing.

Best options: Suindá Lodge and Karandá Lodge.

Pirá Lodge – If you’re looking for visual, fast-paced fishing in a unique wetland environment, the Iberá Marshland is hard to beat. This vast ecosystem is home to a healthy dorado population, thanks to its rich food sources and seasonal migrations of sábalo. Throughout the season, guests consistently encounter fish in the 4- to 10-pound range, with occasional shots at larger dorado over 15 pounds. Sight fishing is a major highlight, and most of the action happens from the bow of a skiff using floating lines and short, accurate casts in crystal-clear channels.

Karandá Lodge – On the middle Paraná River, Karandá offers another great balance of quantity and quality. Anglers enjoy steady action with mid-size dorado throughout the day, along with real chances at connecting with bigger fish—20+ pounders are always a possibility. The river’s mix of deep runs, structure, and expansive sandbars also provides excellent opportunities for sight casting. For those seeking a program with variety, intensity, and the potential for memorable fish, Karandá is a strong match.

Best options: Pirá Lodge and Karandá Lodge.

If you prefer to stay dry and fish exclusively from a boat, all of our dorado lodges offer programs where wading is optional, not required.
At Pirá Lodge, fishing is done almost entirely from the bow of a skiff while exploring the narrow creeks and lagoons of the Iberá Marsh. Depending on the time of year, there may also be chances to wade the Corriente River if conditions allow and you’re interested, but it’s never mandatory.
At Suindá Lodge, fishing is primarily boat-based, with the option to wade certain sandbars when conditions are ideal.
Karandá Lodge follows a similar model. Most of the fishing is from the boat, with optional wading when sight-casting opportunities arise.
At Delta Lodge, all fishing is done from boats while navigating the network of channels near Buenos Aires.

Best options: Pirá, Suindá, Karandá, and Delta Lodges.

At Pirá, Suindá, and Karandá Lodges, anglers have the chance to mix things up. While most of the fishing is boat-based, your guide may suggest wading when conditions are right—especially for sight-casting opportunities or to quietly approach feeding fish. It’s a great way to cool off during the warmer months and get a different perspective on the water.

Depending on the time of year and location, you may need waders, but most of the time wet-wading is comfortable and effective.

Best options: Pirá Lodge, Suindá Lodge, and Karandá Lodge.

Just stopping through Buenos Aires or looking for a day’s adventure just outside the city? Delta Eco-Lodge sits in the richest section of the Parana River’s Delta. Whether you’re just visiting for the day or staying at Delta a few nights, fishing with our excellent partner and head guide Noel Pollak for dorado and other species is an experience not to be missed.

Match with Delta Lodge

At Pirá, Suindá, and the newly opened Karandá Lodge, comfort and service go hand in hand with excellent fishing. Each lodge was built with care, blending regional character with modern amenities, and is staffed by experienced teams who know what makes a fishing trip truly special.

Whether you’re fishing the Iberá Marsh, the upper Paraná, or staying in the relaxed riverside town of Bella Vista, you’ll enjoy the same Nervous Waters standard: great food and wine, thoughtful hospitality, and seamless logistics, all paired with world-class dorado fishing.

For those looking to explore more of what Argentina has to offer, we highly recommend combining two lodges in a single trip.

Best options: Pirá Lodge, Suindá Lodge, and Karandá Lodge.

Whether or not your significant other is an angler, Pirá and Delta Eco-Lodge offer the best couples’ experience you could ask for. Each destination has a plethora of activities and adventures, aside from the phenomenal fishing, making them both perfect destinations for relaxing and escaping with the one you love.

Match with Pirá Lodge and Delta Lodge

If you’re planning to bring your family along, Pirá Lodge and Delta Lodge are the most suitable dorado destinations—each offering comfortable accommodations, unique environments, and activities beyond fishing.

Pirá Lodge is set in the heart of the Iberá Marshland, one of the largest wetland systems in the world. In addition to fishing, your family can enjoy wildlife viewing by boat or on horseback, spotting species like capybara, caiman, marsh deer, and over 350 types of birds. Within the lodge grounds, there’s a saltwater pool, a dock where kids can fish, and a brand-new spa room for massages—ideal for relaxing after a day on the water. It’s a great setting for families looking to disconnect and enjoy nature, without sacrificing comfort or service.

Delta Lodge is just a short drive from Buenos Aires and makes for a perfect weekend escape with the family. Fishing is done from boats as you explore the scenic lower Paraná Delta. When not on the water, guests can take boat rides through the area’s natural channels or relax at the lodge, which offers great meals, a game room, and riverside views.

Recommendations by age:

For children under 15: Pirá Lodge and Delta Lodge
For teenagers 15 and up: Pirá Lodge, Suindá Lodge, and Delta Lodge

If you’re looking to check the legendary Paraná Grand Slam (Dorado, Pacú & Pirá Pitá) off your fly fishing bucket list, look no further than Suindá Lodge. This section of the Paraná is rich with the structure and food these three species need to survive and grow large. After battling dorado on streamers and 8 WT’s, breaking out the 6 WT and a dry fly is a perfect diversion while casting to the hard-fighting Pacú and Pirá Pitá as they feed beneath the fruit trees that bloom during our summers. Both species are pound for pound the two hardest fighting fish in the river and will quickly put a deep bend in your rod and a bright smile on your face.

Match with Suindá Lodge

Delta Eco Lodge is the ideal location for an intimate couples escape from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires. The lodge’s location – just a 35-minute boat ride from the city – makes arriving at our lodge a breeze. Delta is a boutique lodge, hosting a maximum of 6 guests in luxury accommodations. Lodge buyouts can be arranged if you desire a truly intimate and private experience

Match with Delta Lodge

Our signature “Dorado Experience” program is designed to show you the full range of what golden dorado fishing in Argentina has to offer. By combining stays at Delta Lodge, Pirá Lodge, and Suindá Lodge, you’ll fish three distinct environments, guided by some of the most experienced professionals in the country.

The trip begins just outside Buenos Aires at Delta Lodge, where you’ll explore the lower Paraná targeting dorado in a technical and exciting setting. From there, you’ll head north to Suindá Lodge, located on the upper Paraná, home to some of the largest dorado in the system. Finally, you’ll visit Pirá Lodge, where you’ll fish the clear waters of the Iberá Marsh, sight-casting in narrow channels and lagoons teeming with life.

This itinerary blends variety, adventure, and comfort—offering a unique opportunity to experience different fishing styles, ecosystems, and challenges, all while enjoying the hospitality Nervous Waters is known for.

Best options: Delta Lodge, Pirá Lodge, and Suindá Lodge.

No problem. All of our dorado lodges offer high-quality loaner gear at no additional cost—so there’s no need to pack rods, reels, or lines. The only thing you’ll be charged for are the flies used during your stay.
Whether you’re fishing at Pirá, Suindá, Karandá, or Delta Lodge, you can count on well-maintained, first-class equipment that’s ready to go.

Best options: Pirá Lodge, Suindá Lodge, Karandá Lodge, and Delta Lodge.

Esteros del Iberá Reserve (from the Guaraní language, meaning “Bright Waters”) is one of South America’s most important freshwater reservoirs. Ranked the second-largest wetland in the world after the Pantanal in Brazil, it’s also enormous. The area encompasses more than 3 million acres of flowing water—crystal clear creeks, shallows, lakes, swamps, and lagoons. And Pira Lodge, in northern Argentina’s Corrientes Province, strategically places anglers in the southern tip of the reservoir; a habitat-rich bottleneck where the marsh and Corriente River ecosystems converge. Here, Dorado is king.

Match with Pirá Lodge

Suindá is a dorado-fisher’s dream, strategically located near the town of Itatí, in the province of Corrientes. The region houses one of the most productive sections on the Upper Paraná River, a clear-water fishery that consistently kicks out good numbers of large dorado. Its secret lies in its structure: generally fast-flowing runs, coursing over beautiful rock gardens. You’ll also sight-fish sandbank zones, where, when the conditions are right, colossal dorado hunt sabalo baitfish that seasonally congregate in big schools.

Match with Suindá Lodge

Those stopping over in Buenos Aires with a day or two to spare must see and fish the nearby Paraná River Delta, just 45-minutes from the city. Dorado specialist Noel Pollak is your host at the first fly-fishing operation in the area. The unique fishery allows you to cast within view of city skyscrapers or tuck inside braided wetlands teeming with golden dorado and tarariras. You’ll also see some spectacular wildlife amid the lush indigenous vegetation. Top-shelf fly-fishing equipment is included, as well as delicious Argentine meals and all-inclusive drinks. Delta Fishing Trips deliver an exquisite natural experience, just a short double-haul from the cultural epicenter of Buenos Aires. Let us show you this special getaway.

Match with Delta Lodge

Karandá Lodge, the latest addition to the Nervous Waters family of golden dorado lodges, is situated on the middle section of the Río Paraná—South America’s second-longest river. This subtropical winter fishery operates from June to December, targeting the peak of the river’s legendary dorado migration.

The annual inflow of Sábalo brings the season to life. Aggressive dorado gorge on the baitfish, growing to sizes of 10 to 30+ lbs. And after two full years of scouting, our guides are keyed in on the habits and habitats of these formidable fish. You’ll sight-fish to monsters prowling the river’s long sandbars. You’ll explore remote backwater creeks. And you’ll cover everything from woody structure to cut-banks and deep channels.

Match with Karanda Lodge