Kau Tapen Lodge

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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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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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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