Kau Tapen Lodge

Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 6: February 8th to 15th, 2025

We’ve just wrapped up the sixth week of fishing here at Kau Tapen, with a fantastic group of international anglers from Europe and the US joining us for some action on both the Rio Grande and Menendez rivers.Water levels remained low across both rivers, which meant we had to adopt a delicate approach to ensure …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 5: February 1st to 8th, 2025

We’ve just finished the fifth week of fishing on both the Rio Grande and Menendez rivers, hosting a great group of international anglers from Europe and the US.At the start of the week, the Rio Grande still had a bit of tea color from last week’s rise, with slightly faster water and a higher level. …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 4: January 25th to February 1st, 2025

We’ve just wrapped up the fourth 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 similar to the previous week, but by mid-week, light rain upstream caused a slight tea color to the river. Techniques stayed consistent, with small …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 3: January 18th to 25th, 2025

We’ve just wrapped up our third week of fishing on both the Rio Grande and Menendez rivers, welcoming a fantastic group of international anglers from Europe and the US. Water levels remained low and clear, much like the previous week, offering ideal conditions for delicate fishing with floating and intermediate lines, long leaders, and small …

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Kau Tapen Lodge – Week 2: January 11th to 18th, 2025

Another fantastic week at Kau Tapen Lodge, with a group of international anglers from Scandinavia and North America joining us for some exceptional fishing on both the Rio Grande and Menendez rivers. The water levels remained low and clear, which made for delicate fishing conditions. Floating and intermediate lines, long leaders, and small flies were …

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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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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.

Kautapen Lodge: End of Season Report 2024

As the 2024 fishing season draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on the highs and challenges that defined our journey. Beginning in the second week of January, we faced rapidly dropping water levels, posing a test of skill and adaptability. The initial six weeks presented a formidable obstacle – a river running low and clear, requiring the use of floating and intermediate lines, as well as long leaders and small flies to entice the elusive sea trout, particularly wary under the harsh daylight conditions created by crystal-clear waters.

Kautapen Lodge – Week 11: March 16th to 23rd, 2024

In the opening moments of the week, our lodge warmly welcomed a group of Scottish anglers, setting the stage for an exciting and eagerly anticipated week ahead. As friendships were rekindled and new connections forged, anticipation mounted for what promised to be an unforgettable series of fishing adventures. Last week, anglers encountered notable shifts in …

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Kautapen Lodge – Week 10: March 9th to 16th, 2024

As the gentle ripples of the river greet the morning light, we reflect on the week’s angling adventures here at Kau Tapen. The week began with Michael from Germany, our sole guest, casting his line amidst serene surroundings. However, midway through the week, we welcomed Lindsay from England, adding a delightful camaraderie to our angling …

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