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Villa María Lodge – Week 11: March 7th to 14th, 2025

We started the week with high water levels following heavy rains from the previous days. Water temperatures were low, and some turbidity from suspended sediment made the fishing a bit more challenging. Under these conditions, we relied on heavy lines and large flies—intruders and leeches were the go-to choices to tempt the fish in the …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 10: March 8th to 15th, 2025

We’ve just wrapped up our 10th week of fishing on both the Río Grande and Menendez rivers, hosting a fantastic group of international anglers from the United Kingdom and the US. Since the rise two weeks ago, sporadic rainfall has kept the waters of both rivers fresh and active, maintaining good fishing conditions throughout the …

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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.

Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 9: March 1st to 8th, 2025

We’ve just wrapped up the tenth week of fishing on both the Rio Grande and Menendez rivers, hosting a group of international anglers from the United Kingdom. Following the rain from the previous week, the Rio Grande gained some color, and the fish began to spread out, providing better opportunities during morning and early evening …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 10: February 28th to March 7th, 2025

As expected, the rains finally arrived in the Rio Grande basin this week. It’s been a bit of a challenge, with winds coming from all directions and a few days of heavy rainfall. Fortunately, the rain came towards the end of the week, so we didn’t see any major changes in the river level—just a …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 9: February 21st to 28th, 2025

A Week of Cold Weather and Great Catches! It’s been an interesting week at Villa María Lodge! From the start, a cold air mass from Antarctica dominated the weather, bringing low temperatures and strong winds. Despite these challenging conditions, the weather remained relatively stable, allowing for excellent fishing throughout the week. At times, the temperature …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 8: February 22nd to March 1st, 2025

We’ve just wrapped up the eighth 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 low across both rivers, which meant we had to take a delicate approach to ensure success during daylight hours. The weather was fairly average, …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 7: February 15th to 22nd, 2025

We’ve just wrapped up the seventh week of fishing on both the Rio Grande and Menendez rivers, hosting a great group of international anglers from Europe and the US. Water levels remained low on both rivers, which required us to adopt a delicate approach to ensure successful catches during daylight hours. The weather was fairly …

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Villa María Lodge – Week 8: February 14th to 21st, 2025

This week at Villa María Lodge was mostly stable, much like the previous two, but we had a couple of unpredictable days. Midweek, a cold front from the south hit us hard, dropping temperatures to 0°C and cooling the water to 7°C. But just a day later, we saw temperatures bounce back to 20°C, with …

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Pirá Lodge – February, 2025

As the season progresses, the action at Pirá Lodge remains relentless, with impressive numbers of dorado landed in both the marsh and the Corriente River. Most fish range from 3 to 5 lbs, while larger dorado—around 10 lbs—are primarily being found in the river. Along the way, we’ve also encountered some hefty catfish. With water …

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