OVERVIEW
For many years one of Latin America’s most exciting game fish was kept a secret in its heartland. For over a decade now, the Golden Dorado or ‘River Tiger’ as it is affectionately known, has been discovered and has quickly become a one-of-a-kind fly-fishing experience. This lodge is located in Northern Argentina’s Iberá Marshlands and is protected by a natural preserve more than twice the size of the Florida Everglades. Fishing for Golden Dorado, one of the most voracious and beautiful species to swim the planet, takes place aboard a fleet of 16-foot Hell’s Bay flats skiffs. You’ll dodge caymans and catch freshwater Dorado in the 5-to 20- pound class on everything from dry flies to stripped streamers. When your fishing day’s done, decompress and take in a traditional asado at one of the finest lodges fishing has to offer. However, it is the electric take and dazzling fight of the Dorado that bring fishermen back year after year!
FISHING OPPORTUNITIES
Freshwater Dorado
THE FISHING EXPERIENCE
The only featured freshwater Dorado destination in South America with state of the art Hell’s Bay flats skiffs, to deliver anglers quickly and safely to the most remote areas of the fishery.
The freshwater Dorado is a hard fighting and acrobatic fish known for its strong runs and relentless jumps. Due to the clarity of the water, there is plenty of opportunity for sight casting.
Fishing schedule: A typical fishing day will start in the morning and go from 8:00 to 12:30, lunch at the lodge, and then afternoon fishing from 3:30 to 7:30. Fishing times vary depending on month and climate.
Guides are equipped with boga grips and will assist guests in weighing and releasing fish, without harming them.
Pirá is strictly a catch and release fishery.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Capacity: 8 rods. Rooms: 5 en-suite bedrooms, fully air- conditioned, with 2 double beds and French windows opening out to the shaded verandah
- Dining room, spacious sitting room, bar, fly-tying table, and shaded verandah with hammocks
- 20 meter pool
- Telephone and Internet access
- Gourmet dining with Argentina’s famed beef and fine wines, traditional Asados (BBQs), and delicious desserts.
- Maid and laundry service
- Fly shop fully equipped with flies, rods, reels, lines, and apparel.
- Loaner rod service.
ACTIVITIES
- Exploring a tropical paradise
- Horseback Riding
- Swimming Pool
- Bird Watching
RATES AND SEASONS
Rates – Please contact us with inquiries.
Seasons – October through April
INCLUSIONS
- Lodging.
- Meals.
- All wines, beer, and local spirits at the Lodge.
- Professional guide services.
EXCLUSIONS
- Transfer from Mercedes to the lodge.
- Fishing license.
- Gratuities for guides and house staff.
- Airfare and private charters.
- In-house laundry service.
