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Villa María Lodge – Week 2: January 3rd to 9th, 2025

We’ve had an excellent second week of the season, filled with excitement and new learning experiences. Both the river and weather conditions remained favorable, though we might say the weather was “too good” in some respects. Several days saw temperatures ranging from 20 to 24°C, with bright sunshine and virtually no wind. The water temperature …

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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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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 1: January 4th to 11th, 2025

We kicked off our 40th anniversary season by fishing the mighty Rio Grande, welcoming a group of 8 anglers from Argentina for 5 days of fishing on both the Rio Grande and Menendez River. Both rivers are currently running low, similar to recent seasons. The weather was mostly sunny, with clear skies and warm temperatures, …

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Permit Fishing by Carlos Cortez

I was born in Southern Patagonia in 1962 and started fly fishing at the age of 15 and it became my great passion. After more than 30 years of activity, in 2010, I had my first encounter with a Permit and I felt like a beginner, I immediately knew that this was the fish I …

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Permit Vibe by Douglas Larsen

Join Kau Tapen Group’s Doug Larsen for a week at Mayazul Lodge

Doug might be our in-house permit expert, and his enthusiasm for permit is unbridled. He will be fishing Mayazul the week of July 24-31, 2025, and has room for up to six anglers for a week that he has handpicked for moon, tides, and because it falls after the Ascension Bay Fishery has rested for several weeks. The focus is on permit, but in the summer months tarpon in the 30-100 pound class are well distributed, and bonefish are prevalent. Mayazul is perfectly located on “permit alley.”

Going Solar: The Kautapen Group’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future

At The Kautapen Group, we believe that providing world-class fishing and hunting experiences goes hand in hand with leading efforts in sustainability. As part of this commitment, we are proud to announce that we have started transitioning our lodges to renewable energy, beginning with the installation and activation of solar panels at several of our lodges: Kau Tapen Lodge (Tierra del Fuego, Argentina), Delta Lodge (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Abaco Lodge (Bahamas), La Dormida, Pica Zuro, and Córdoba Lodge (all in Córdoba, Argentina), and El Tobar Camp (Tucumán, Argentina). These lodges are now benefiting from clean, sustainable energy, helping to reduce our carbon footprint while maintaining the high level of service our guests expect.

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.

Mayazul Lodge – Meet our team!

We are pleased to introduce our dedicated team of seasoned guides, where expertise meets passion. With deep knowledge of the Ascension Bay area and a genuine love for exploration, our team is committed to crafting fishing journeys that go beyond the ordinary. Join us, and let our guides lead you on the permit (tarpon, snook & bonefish are also on the menu) fishing adventure of a lifetime.

Mayazul Lodge – Season Kickoff Fishing Report 2024

We are delighted to have wrapped up the inaugural month of operations at Mayazul Lodge!

Our intimate, beachfront lodge is located right on the Mayan Riviera, close to Punta Allen. It features just four rooms (accommodating up to 8 anglers), each offering two queen beds. Our attractive lounging and dining areas provide stunning views of the flats you and your guide will pole, searching for tailing fish and new adventures.

Villa Maria Lodge: End of Season Report 2024

The 2024 fishing season at Villa Maria Lodge started strong with the Rio Grande at an excellent level. Despite being lower than expected for this time of year, it provided thrilling fishing and comfortable wading. Typically, the first weeks of the season bring erratic fishing with fish just beginning to gather in swift-moving groups. Locating these groups often feels like a game of hide and seek, requiring extensive movement along the beats.