Argentina

Argentina Fly Fishing Fly Fishing Trips

Where the Fish Are Wild, the Waters Pristine, and the Season Is Ours

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April 7, 2026

Argentina is one of the world’s premier fly fishing destinations. Anglers come for the diversity: classic trout waters in the Andes, sea-run brown trout at the bottom of the world, and golden dorado in the north. The country’s reverse season—November through April—lines up with prime time in the Southern Hemisphere, so you can chase trophy fish while it’s cold back home. Add first-class lodges, experienced guides, and Argentine hospitality, and you get a trip that’s as much about the place as the fishing.

Angler Adventures represents lodges from Esquel to Junin del los Andes with Bariloche in the middle. This region represents the best trout fishing Argentina has to offer, including extensive wade and float fishing options – much of it on private estancias (ranches).

Sea-run Brown Trout in Tierra Del Fuego

Golden Dorado in Northern Argentina

King Salmon and other species

Favorable weather conditions November thru May

Outstanding dry fly fishing thoughout the season

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Giant Sea Run Brown Trout caught by Angler in river in Tierra del Fuego, Patagonia, Argentina

Sensational TROUT Fly Fishing on Patagonia, Argentina Rivers & Lakes

Also awating you are Río Carrileufu, Río Gallegos, Río Limay, Río Manso, Jurrassic Lake, and more.

Arroyo Claro Lodge

A hillside perch above the Carrileufu River where veteran guides stage bespoke trout programs that mix classic floats, stealthy spring-creek sessions, and cross-border adventures into Chile. The lodge team has refined this operation for decades, balancing serious fishing with warm hospitality, chef-driven cuisine, and the kind of storytelling that only comes from a lifetime spent on these rivers.
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Bella Vista Lodge

Questions & Booking Bella Vista Lodge Top Fly Fishing on Rio Gallegos Bella Vista Lodge offers 50 kms of double-bank private access fishing. Giant sea-run trout as well as some of the finest dry-fly brown trout fishing on the intimate Gallegos Chico are highlights while staying in unparalleled luxury at this lodge. What’s Included? All services by Angler Adventures are FREE Lodge accomodations Meals, including beer and wine with dinner Experienced fishing guides Transfers to and from Gallegos Airport We’ve put together the perfect itinerary. Time…
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Estancia Laguna Verde

Estancia Laguna Verde is the only program that combines private shoreline on the lake with full access to the Barrancoso River and the surrounding chain lakes. From the lodge’s perch above the property’s namesake lagoon, anglers chase the heaviest rainbows on the continent while enjoying polished hospitality, single-room options, and guides who know every bay and beat by name.
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Limay River Lodge

The Limay River Lodge is the first and only lodge on the incomparable Middle Limay River in Northern Patagonia. This tailwater fishery produces trophy brown trout measured in pounds, not inches, along with strong rainbows—all on dry flies. With 12 access points and 90% dry fly action, the Middle Limay offers consistent fishing November through May. Accommodates 14 anglers.
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Rio Manso Lodge

Rio Manso Lodge is located on Lake Hess and the Manso River in Nahuel Huapi National Park, 90 minutes from Bariloche. This unpressured Patagonia fishery offers excellent wild rainbow, brown, and brook trout fishing on diverse water—drift boats, wading, and lake sight fishing. Strict catch-and-release ensures remarkable trout quality. Season: November through April. Accommodates 8 anglers.
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Estancia Arroyo Verde

Estancia Arroyo Verde on the Traful River offers private Patagonia trout water, estancia comfort, and focused trip planning for serious anglers.
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Limay River Ranch

Limay River Ranch in Patagonia offers private Limay access, trophy browns and rainbows, and modern lodge comfort with angler-first logistics.
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Collón Curá Lodge

Collón Curá Lodge offers 30+ miles of private access to the lower Collón Curá River in Northern Patagonia. Rainbow and brown trout, float and wade fishing. 8 guests, 4 double rooms. 45 min from Chapelco. Season Dec–May. Limay access late season.
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Le Fario Lodge

Le Fario Lodge in Los Alerces National Park offers brown, rainbow, and brook trout fishing on legendary Patagonian rivers and lakes. Intimate lodge on Laguna Larga, gourmet cuisine, 1:2 guides. Season Nov-May. 1 hr from Esquel. UNESCO World Heritage setting.
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Tres Rios Lodge

Tres Rios Lodge is located just south of the junction where the Chimehuin and the Aluminé Rivers join to form the Collon Cura River. The traditionally styled lodge is a new building constructed with the latest building technology, but still Patagonia style stone covered walls and classic red roof. The lodge is comprised of 3 guest rooms with private bathrooms, kitchen, living and dinning rooms. Two of the rooms over look the Collon Cura valley and river. As a small lodge, Tres Rios is committed to accommodating one group at a time,…
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Malleo River & Hosteria San Huberto

The Malleo River is considered by many trout fisherman to be an almost perfect trout stream. The Malleo is a moderate size freestone river comprised of diverse water, from boulder strewn runs through hip-deep water to classic pools tailing out into riffles to stretches of under-cut banks shaded by overhanging willows. The majority of the Malleo is easily waded over its 50-mile course from Lago Tromen until it joins the Rio Alumine. The Malleo River originates at an elevation of 3,821 feet in the Eastern Andes as…
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Chimehuin River & Tipiliuke Lodge

Questions & Booking Tipiliuke Lodge World-class trout fishing: Rio Chimehuin The Chimehuin River is the most famous of all Patagonia Trout Rivers. The Chimehuin is ground zero for traveling fly anglers in Patagonia since 1960. Spanning 50-miles from Lago Huechulafquen to the Rio Alumine, the best place to fish the Chimehuin is the private access water of Tipiliuke Lodge on the Estancia Cerro de los Pinos. What’s Included? All services by Angler Adventures are FREE Lodge accomodations Meals, including beer and wine with dinner Experienced…
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Las Pampas Lodge

Las Pampas Lodge in Central Patagonia’s Río Pico region offers brown, rainbow, and brook trout fishing on 25+ miles of river, five private lakes, and 20+ private locations. European-style lodge, 8 anglers, 1:1 guide ratio, Le Cordon Bleu farm-to-table cuisine. Season Nov–Apr. 2.5 hrs south of Esquel.
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Stalking Sea-Run BRowns in TIERRA DEL FUEGO

Hit the south bank of the Río Grande for an unforgettable chance at collosal sea-run brown trout as well as other species that will make your flies scream for mercy.

Kau Tapen Lodge

The Rio Grande in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina is without question the finest sea-run brown trout river in the world. The first and most famous lodge on the river is the legendary Kau Tapen. Kau Tapen first opened in1985 and remains at the foremost of the world’s best fishing lodges, boasting not only a private tract of 16 km of some of the most productive water on the Rio Grande, but provides the ultimate luxury fishing lodge experience. It is little wonder Kau Tapen enjoys a loyal and…
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Villa Maria

Villa Maria water is a 15 kilometer stretch of the Rio Grande, directly below Kau Tapen’s lowest pools. Here, the Rio Grande flows through the enormous Estancia Jose Menendez. This section of the river has proven to be extremely productive water in recent years. This far downriver, most of the fish taken are dime-bright, fresh from the salt and exceptional fighters.
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Aurelia Lodge

Aurelia Lodge is situated on the southern bank of the Rio Grande in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, offering 8 miles of double bank fishing on the Rio Grande and 15 miles on the Rio Menendez. The lodge combines traditional estancia style with modern comfort, providing exceptional sea-run brown trout fishing for just 8 rods. Managed by veteran Rio Grande guide Peter Pereira Mullins.
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Target Golden Dorado in NORTHERN ARGENTINA

Get ready for an adventure battling one of the toughest, most tenacious predators in the rivers of Northern Argentina – the Golden Dorado. The northern rivers and marshlands of Argentina provide miles of access to target this ellusive and beautiful monster. Located within the Corrientes Province in northern Argentina, Pirá Lodge falls within the Iberá Wetlands, while Suindá & Karandá Lodges rest in the upper & middle Paraná, relatively close to Corrientes airport.

Pira Lodge

Pirá Lodge is located in the northeastern corner of Argentina in Corrientes Province on the immense Iberá Marsh. One of the most unique and fascinating ecosystems in the world, the Iberá Wetlands is comprised of 3,500,000 (three million five hundred thousand) acres of unexplored and uninhabited marshland that will be the setting for some of the most exciting fishing you will ever do.
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Suindá Lodge

Suindá Lodge offers premier golden dorado fly fishing on the Upper Paraná River near Itatí, Corrientes, Argentina. Chase the freshwater grand slam—dorado, pirá pitá, and pacú—in clear water with exceptional sight-fishing. Custom skiffs, 8–10 anglers, season October–May. Professional guides, farm-to-table cuisine, luxury accommodations.
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GET WILD WITH FLY FISHING ANDES⟶

Fly Fishing Andes offers miles upon miles of private access water on multi-thousand acre estancias (ranches), where you might never see another angler during your fishing day.

Chimehuin River & Tipiliuke Lodge

Questions & Booking Tipiliuke Lodge World-class trout fishing: Rio Chimehuin The Chimehuin River is the most famous of all Patagonia Trout Rivers. The Chimehuin is ground zero for traveling fly anglers in Patagonia since 1960. Spanning 50-miles from Lago Huechulafquen to the Rio Alumine, the best place to fish the Chimehuin is the private access water of Tipiliuke Lodge on the Estancia Cerro de los Pinos. What’s Included? All services by Angler Adventures are FREE Lodge accomodations Meals, including beer and wine with dinner Experienced…
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Malleo River & Hosteria San Huberto

The Malleo River is considered by many trout fisherman to be an almost perfect trout stream. The Malleo is a moderate size freestone river comprised of diverse water, from boulder strewn runs through hip-deep water to classic pools tailing out into riffles to stretches of under-cut banks shaded by overhanging willows. The majority of the Malleo is easily waded over its 50-mile course from Lago Tromen until it joins the Rio Alumine. The Malleo River originates at an elevation of 3,821 feet in the Eastern Andes as…
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Tres Rios Lodge

Tres Rios Lodge is located just south of the junction where the Chimehuin and the Aluminé Rivers join to form the Collon Cura River. The traditionally styled lodge is a new building constructed with the latest building technology, but still Patagonia style stone covered walls and classic red roof. The lodge is comprised of 3 guest rooms with private bathrooms, kitchen, living and dinning rooms. Two of the rooms over look the Collon Cura valley and river. As a small lodge, Tres Rios is committed to accommodating one group at a time,…
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Where to Fly Fish in Argentina: Regions at a Glance

Patagonian trout (Northern and Central Patagonia)
Rivers like the Limay, Malleo, Collón Curá, and Chimehuin flow cold and clear through mountain and steppe. Brown, rainbow, and brook trout thrive here, along with strong dry-fly and nymph fishing. Many lodges and outfitters offer private or semi-private water, so you can spend days without seeing another boat. This is the Argentina most people imagine: big skies, gaucho country, and trout that respond to well-presented flies.

Tierra del Fuego and sea-run brown trout
At the southern tip of South America, Tierra del Fuego is in a league of its own. The Río Grande and nearby rivers hold sea-run brown trout that migrate from the ocean—fish that regularly reach double digits and can exceed 20 pounds. The season is short and the experience intense: wading or fishing from beats on one of the most famous sea-trout rivers in the world. Trips here are premium and often book far in advance.

Northern Argentina and golden dorado
North of Buenos Aires, the Paraná system and the Iberá wetlands hold golden dorado—powerful, acrobatic fish that crush streamers and surface flies. The landscape feels more like the tropics than Patagonia: marshes, big rivers, and a completely different fishery. Lodges here specialize in dorado, and many offer multi-day programs that combine several waters or lodges.

King salmon (Santa Cruz and south)
In select rivers—including the Santa Cruz and others in the south—anglers can target king salmon during summer runs (roughly January–March). This is a niche but growing option for those who want something beyond trout and dorado.

FAQ about Argentina Fly Fishing

What Species Can You Target in Argentina?

Brown trout, rainbow trout, and brook trout across Patagonia; sea-run brown trout in Tierra del Fuego; golden dorado in the Paraná and Iberá regions; and in some waters, king salmon and other species. Lodges and outfitters will tailor the trip to the species and experience you want.

When Is the Best Time to Fly Fish Argentina?

The main season runs from November through April. December through February is peak for dry flies and general trout fishing in Patagonia. March and April can be excellent for larger migratory trout and more technical fishing. Tierra del Fuego’s sea-run brown season has specific windows—often late January through April—depending on the river. Dorado in the north can fish well across the warmer months. Ask us for the best window for your target species and region.

Do I Need a Fishing License?

Yes. Licenses are required in Argentina and are typically purchased per province or through your lodge/outfitter. Your program will usually outline how and where to get them.

What Gear Should I Bring?

For Patagonian trout, 5- and 6-weights are standard; bring floating lines and a selection of dry, nymph, and streamer lines. For sea-run browns in Tierra del Fuego, 7- to 10-weights and strong tippets are the norm. For dorado, 7- and 8-weights with streamer and topwater options. Your lodge or outfitter can provide a detailed list; we can help you match gear to your trip.

Is Argentina Catch-and-Release?

Many of Argentina’s premier lodges and waters promote catch-and-release to protect wild fish. Practices vary by lodge and region; we can point you to programs that match your values.

How Do I Get There?

Most trips start with a flight to Buenos Aires, then a domestic flight to a regional hub (e.g. Bariloche, Esquel, Río Gallegos, or a northern airport depending on the program). Lodges and outfitters often arrange transfers from the airport. We can walk you through flights and logistics for your chosen region.

Why Book Argentina Through Angler Adventures?

We’ve been matching anglers with the right lodges and rivers for decades. We know the regions, the seasons, and the programs—from Patagonian trout and Fly Fishing Andes to Tierra del Fuego and northern dorado. Tell us what you want (species, vibe, budget, dates), and we’ll help you get there.

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August 25, 2021

Estancia Laguna Verde

Estancia Laguna Verde

Located on Strobel Lake, one of the most remote & wild places of Southern Patagonia

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March 10, 2026

Estancia Laguna Verde — Jurassic Lake, Patagonia

Jurassic Lake—locals call it Lago Strobel—is Patagonia’s windswept trophy factory, and Estancia Laguna Verde is the only program that combines private shoreline on the lake with full access to the Barrancoso River and the surrounding chain lakes. From the lodge’s perch above the property’s namesake lagoon, anglers chase the heaviest rainbows on the continent while enjoying polished hospitality, single-room options, and guides who know every bay and beat by name.

This is still the wild Patagonian steppe: five hours from El Calafate, big skies, bigger wind, and rainbows that average seven to nine pounds with legitimate double-digit fish landed every week. Laguna Verde’s seasoned crew keeps you on the fish with a fleet of Hilux trucks, quad access to remote bays, and a flexible daily plan that adjusts to wind direction and water levels.

Species: Trophy rainbows to 20+ pounds, plus resident browns and brookies in the chain lakes.

Season: October through April — peak lake windows December–March, prime Barrancoso runs early and late.

Weather: Expect steady Patagonian wind, cool nights, and dramatic shifts—layers, wading jackets, and sun protection are mandatory.

Location: Five hours west of El Calafate, Santa Cruz province — private shoreline on Lago Strobel plus exclusive Barrancoso River beats.

Tell us how you like to fish—swinging buggers in Monster Bay, sight-casting mouse patterns to new arrivals in the Barrancoso, or hunting brookies in the chain lakes. We’ll build the exact week around your priorities.

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Why Anglers Chase Jurassic Lake Rainbows

Strobel’s rainbows simply feed harder than any stillwater trout on the planet. Fueled by dense scud populations, they cruise Monster, Camelot, and Sea bays in clear water where you can sight-cast streamers, nymphs, or giant foam mice and watch fish in the mid-teens inhale the fly. The lodge’s private access covers more than twenty kilometres of shoreline, so your guide always has a protected bay in the wind and fresh water to explore.¹

Even by Patagonia standards, the variety is staggering. Morning on the Barrancoso river can mean swinging small streamers through boulder-filled runs for chrome bright fish fresh from the lake; afternoons might move to Moro Creek or one of a dozen smaller lagoons where resident browns and brookies crush terrestrials. Guides carry full-day lunches, flex the schedule around weather, and keep you moving with Hilux trucks and ATVs staged across the estancia.

How the Program Flows

Guests typically arrive in El Calafate on Friday night, then transfer about five hours across the steppe on Saturday morning. Each fishing day starts with a briefing in the mudroom before splitting among Strobel bays, the Barrancoso, or the chain lakes. Expect one guide per two anglers, 4WD moves between spots, and quad shuttles or short walks when wind dictates a different bay. Lunches are cooked on-site and afternoons remain fluid—if the river is rising with fresh fish, guides pivot the plan so you’re there when it lights up.²

Bring quiver-building tackle: 7- or 8-weight rods with aggressive floating lines for the lake, intermediate or sink tips for heavy chop, and 5- or 6-weight outfits for the Barrancoso. Heavy fluorocarbon (0X–2X) is the norm on Strobel, while clear river water often calls for 8–10 lb leaders. The lodge stocks loaner rods and reels if something breaks, and there is a small pro shop with spare flies and essentials.

Lodge Life & Amenities

Laguna Verde’s estancia house blends Patagonian character with thoughtful comforts: ten single-occupancy rooms plus two doubles (all en suite), 24-hour electricity, Wi-Fi, a full bar, wine tastings in the cave, and twice-weekly laundry. Evenings revolve around chef-driven meals—Patagonian lamb asado, handmade pastas, and Mendoza varietals—followed by fly tying or stargazing under southern skies.²

Seasonal Fishing Calendar

Fishery	Prime Window	Notes
Lago Strobel rainbows	December through March	Average 7-9 lbs; frequent shots at fish over 15 lbs in Monster and Camelot bays when winds line up.
Barrancoso River run	October-November & late March-April	High flows draw chrome lake fish upstream; sight-fish pockets with streamers or large dries.
Moro Creek & chain lakes	November-February	Great for afternoons with lighter wind; brookies and resident rainbows crush mice and terrestrials.
Shoulder season stillwater	October & April	Fewer anglers, cooler temps, and light pressure on sheltered bays when lake fish move shallow.

2026–2027 Rates & Booking Notes

Laguna Verde releases space in limited blocks each season, and the prime summer weeks book 12–18 months out. Shoulder weeks (early October and April) are ideal for anglers targeting the Barrancoso run or looking for more forgiving wind windows.

Package	Travel Window	Rate (USD)
7 nights / 6.5 fishing days	Available all season Saturday – Saturday	$8,000 per angler (Double Occupancy)
7 nights / 6.5 fishing days	Available all season Saturday – Saturday	$8,000 + $700 Room (Single Occupancy)
4 nights / 3.5 fishing days	January to April Tuesdays – Saturdays	$5,200 per angler (Double Occupancy)
4 nights / 3.5 fishing days	January to April Tuesdays – Saturdays	$5,200 + $400 Room (Single Occupancy)
3 nights / 2.5 fishing days	January to April Tuesdays – Saturdays	$4,200 per angler (Double Occupancy)
3 nights / 2.5 fishing days	January to April Tuesdays – Saturdays	$4,200 + $400 Room (Single Occupancy)

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What’s Included

Accommodations at Estancia Laguna Verde with single or double rooms (subject to availability).
All meals with paired Argentine wines plus daily shoreline asados.
Open bar, soft drinks, and espresso service.
Fully guided fishing (two anglers per guide) with use of trucks, ATVs, and loaner rods/reels on request.
Round-trip ground transfers between El Calafate (FTE) and the estancia.
Wi-Fi, satellite TV lounge, drying room, and laundry twice per week.

Not Included

International flights to Buenos Aires and domestic flights to El Calafate.
Hotels and meals in Buenos Aires or El Calafate before/after your week.
Argentina fishing license (approx. $140 per week, paid at the lodge).
Guide and staff gratuities, premium cigars, specialty wines, or shop purchases.
Flies, terminal tackle, waders, and boots (available for purchase or rental on site).
Travel insurance, Global Rescue or medevac coverage, and any itinerary changes due to weather or airline delays.

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Jurassic Lake, locally known as Lago Strobel, has garnered a reputation as the most prolific Rainbow Trout fishery in the world. Located in the rugged Steppe or “messita” region of southern Argentina’s Santa Cruz province, Jurassic Lake is the place for trophy Rainbow Trout on a fly. Lago Strobel is a 40 square mile lake and the average Rainbow landed from Jurassic Lake is close to 10 pounds, with fish breaking the 20 pound mark caught almost weekly.

Jurassic Lake is popular among anglers looking for their personal best Rainbow, but it’s not a destination for everyone. It’s located in one of the world’s most desolate, windswept landscapes, 5 hours from the closest airport, El Calafate City. Anglers who make the long journey stay at Estancia Laguna Verde Lodge.

Estancia Laguna Verde offers more than 6 miles of Jurassic Lake coastline accessible from the lodge and a few more remote areas only accessible by boat (when the weather allows). Guests at Estancia Laguna Verde have access to “Monsters Bay”, which was named after the consistent numbers and size of the trout landed in the bay and considered to be the best fishing area on Jurassic Lake. Anglers will also fish the productive Camelot Bay, Moro Bay, Horse Shoe Bay, Finger Bay, Sea Bay, Tazmania Bay, Dry Fly Bay, Puesto Bay, and The Aquarium. Fishing in the Bays offers some protection from the ever present wind. On calmer days, the sight fishing with small nymphs or large dry flies can be spectacular in all of the bays.

Estancia Laguna Verde is a 37,000 acre ranch on the southern shore of Jurassic Lake. The estancia encompasses 12 chain lakes connected by Moro Creek, and 5-miles of the Barrancoso River, which is the sole tributary to Jurassic Lake. The smaller chain lakes each have their own stock of big Rainbows. The Estancia and Lodge’s namesake, Laguna Verde, is full of 4 – 8 pound Rainbows, with fish over 10 pounds caught regularly, and is a short walk from the lodge. Many anglers catch their personal best Rainbow while “warming up” on Laguna Verde, before making a single cast into Jurassic Lake. Estancia Laguna Verde has made substantial improvements to the exiting roads inside the estancia and added new roads, allowing anglers easier access to the best fishing areas. The new infrastructure has improved the efficiency of travel, resulting in more time on the water for clients. Also added was a “lake cabin” on the shore of Jurassic Lake, where anglers can enjoy lunch, a siesta, or just take a coffee / matte break out of the wind. Estancia Laguna Verde now has access to 4 beats on Moro Creek, which are accessible by 4-Wheel Drive ATV’s or by truck.

Unlike the short sea-run trout fishing season on the nearby Gallegos or in Tierra del Fuego, Jurassic Lake has excellent fishing for almost 6 full months, from November – April. The higher water levels in November & December offer sight fishing on the Moro Creek and there are lots of large Rainbows still in the Barrancoso River, as well as in Jurassic Lake. Lower water in January – mid-March focuses fishing for big rainbows in the lakes, with mostly smaller trout in the Barrancoso River. As water levels start to rise in late-March – April, there are more big rainbows running back into the Barrancoso River, preparing to spawn.

The lodge on Estancia Laguna Verde is a traditional “Estancia House” with 7 guest rooms, accommodating a maximum of 12 anglers, each with a private bathroom. Estancia Laguna Verde Lodge is not luxurious, but given its remoteness, it is quite comfortable. Guests enjoy amenities like 24-hour electricity, 24-hour hot water, satellite TV on a 42″ LCD TV, wireless internet, and twice weekly laundry service. There’s also a changing room/drying facility, located by the entrance to the lodge for anglers to change before and after the fishing day, as well as to store / dry fishing gear, such as waders, wading boots, rods, reels, vests, etc.

Fishing Jurassic Lake requires rods capable of handling strong winds and fish that could go over 20 pounds. Fast action 9 / 10 foot rods in the 7 – 9 weight range are excellent choices, with a high quality, large abor reel. Almost all of the fishing is done with floating lines, but having a variety of lines like floating, sink tip, sinking lines with a medium sink rate and a shooting head type fly lines is recommend so you can adapt to conditions. Jurassic Lake trout aren’t leader shy, so heavy tippets are recommended to keep the enormous fish from braking off. For the Barrancoso River, 8 / 9 foot rods in 5 – 6 weight are adequate. When fishing the beautiful Barrancoso River, 9 ft. leaders in lighter tippet sizes (8-10 lbs) are recommended, as the water is clear and the fish can be spooky and challenging at times.

Top dry flies are: Mice, Chernobyl Ant, Tarantula, Madam X, Gypsy King, Stimulator (yellow and green), and Stimulator Rubber legs in sizes 6 – 10. Estancia Laguna Verde suggests a variety of weighted and unweighted Woolly Buggers, scuds, zonkers, and matukas in sizes 4 – 10. Don’t forget a selection of nymph’s and typical western flies for some of the more technical fishing. There is also a small fly shop at the lodge with a limited supply of waders, jackets, leaders, flies, tying materials, lines, rods, reels, and other fishing equipment. Also, in the event that something gets broken or lost, the lodge has some loaner tackle (Echo Rods and Islander Reels) that anglers can borrow. Don’t forget the “Flexi Stripper” stripping baskets, helpful when making long casts in the lake as well as protecting lines from the rocky coastline.

Estancia Laguna Verde strives to offer the best cuisine Argentina has to offer. The chef combines what Argentina is famous for: Great “asados” (barbeques) and Patagonian lamb, with tasty international dishes, all served with great wines from Mendoza, San Juan, Salta and Neuquén.

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Estancia Laguna Verde 2022 Rates

(subject to change)

The cost for a 7-night / 6-day fishing package is $6,200 per person based on double occupancy accommodations and a shared guide daily.

Included: pick-up and return to Calafate Airport; daily guided fishing with 2 anglers per guide; accommodations; all meals; beverages (including water, wines, beer, sodas, cocktails, liquors); 24-hour electricity; satellite television; WiFi; laundry service twice per week.

Not included: airfare; departure and reciprocity taxes; transfers between airports or hotel to airports; hotels in Buenos Aires or El Calafate City where applicable; tips to guides or at hotels; tackle; flies, Argentina fishing license ($70 US per week, subject to change); possible meals or sightseeing during layovers in Buenos Aires (sport coat optional); Satellite Telephone use; other items of a personal nature.

January 30, 2019

Kau Tapen Lodge

Updated on

February 26, 2026

The Rio Grande in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina is without question the finest sea-run brown trout river in the world. The first and most famous lodge on the river is the legendary Kau Tapen. Kau Tapen first opened in1985 and remains at the foremost of the world’s best fishing lodges, boasting not only a private tract of 16 km of some of the most productive water on the Rio Grande, but provides the ultimate luxury fishing lodge experience. It is little wonder Kau Tapen enjoys a loyal and almost fanatical clientele.

Get ready for GIANT sea-run brown trout

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Fishing at Kau Tapen

The giant sea-run brown trout is the rarest and most prized of anadromous fish, and there is no other river in the world capable of producing seatrout of the size and numbers found in the Rio Grande. Unlike other anadromous species, sea-run brown trout don’t ascend the river in one or two large runs, but tend to migrate in small schools from November through April so the fishing is productive throughout the season. The river has been managed as a catch and release fishery for a number of years, resulting in a remarkable increase in size of the fish. The average Rio Grande brown is now around 12-pounds and 20-pounders, once considered exceptional fish, have become almost routine. The 30-pound mark has become the new benchmark, and a number of trout eclipsing this mark have been released in recent years. These are big brown trout!

The river is fly fishing only and techniques employed are similar to those used in steelheading and Atlantic salmon fishing. Subsurface presentations with sink tip lines are generally more effective in the cooler water temperatures of early and late season, while floating lines and smaller flies (even dry or skated flies) are effective in warmer midseason water temperatures.

As with all salmonids, fishing is concentrated on the more productive low light time periods early and late in the day. The Rio Grande is a serpentine with many meanders creating numerous undercut banks, which are favored lies for these migratory brown trout. It is a relatively small river providing very easy wading. While double-handed fly rods have been increasingly popular in recent years, most pools can be easily covered with a single hander.

Weather and conditions at sea can affect fishing productivity and as with any other river, several days of hard rain could make the river unfishable, but the Rio Grande clears very quickly, usually overnight.

Kau Tapen’s Accommodations

Kau Tapen’s guests enjoy spacious and tastefully appointed guest rooms, an experienced and attentive staff, and superb cuisine complimented by fine Argentine wines that will delight the most discriminating palette. Kau Tapen has eight comfortable bedrooms, each with private bathroom, and is limited to twelve anglers per week. Upgrades to single accommodations may be requested (subject to availability). During “off” hours and between fishing sessions, guests congregate in the attractive living area, where cocktails are served, and stories of productive flies and angling successes are exchanged in comfort near a central fireplace. Other amenities include massage, sauna and a steam room and drying rooms for wet gear. The dining schedule revolves around the most productive fishing hours and fine meals are served, exemplifying the hospitality of gracious Argentine hosts.

Kau Tapen’s Location

Built by its owners, the Carreras family, the lodge and its adjacent 25 kilometers of the Rio Grande and Rio Menendez is situated about 90 minutes by car west of Rio Grande City on the right (southern) bank on the enormous working ranch, Estancia La Retranca. The lodge itself is located within minutes of the best pools on the Rio Grande. Estancia La Retranca neighbors the huge holdings of Estancia Jose Menendez and Estancia Maria Behety, which are on the lower river. These are stretches where Joe Brooks and notable Argentine anglers first explored this fishing over forty years ago.

Kau Tapen was not only the first fishing lodge on the Rio Grande but also in Tierra del Fuego and remains the southern most fishing lodge in the world. Brothers Fernando and Jorge de las Carreras, direct descendants of Jose Menendez, later went on to build Villa Maria lodge downstream on Estancia Jose Menedez and Toon Ken Lodge upstream on Estancia San Julio. They later formed the company Nervous Waters that now owns a total of 8 lodges in Argentina, Chile and the Bahamas. Nervous Waters’ fishing lodges have become synonymous with the ultimate in luxury and attention to detail.

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Kau Tapen 2026 Rates

Season 2026: December 27th, 2025 – April 18th, 2026

Dates	Cost per week per person
Dec. 28,2025 → Jan. 11, 2026	$12,950
Jan. 11 2026 → Mar. 22, 2026	$14,950
Mar. 22 2026 →Apr. 12, 2026	$12,950

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Included: Transfer from Río Grande airport (RGA) to the lodge; All meals, wines, beer and local and international spirits; Professional guide services (2 anglers per guide/boat); Loaner fishing equipment (Rods, reels & lines).

Not included: International & domestic airfares; Fishing license ($550 approx. per angler); Laundry service; Day room (if needed) at Río Grande hotel on arrival date; Gratuities for guides and house staff.

Payment terms: A deposit of 50% confirms a reservation. The trip should be paid in full 120 days prior to the start date. At this point, the guest is responsible for total land costs and no credit will be applied. All deposits & payments are 100% non-refundable under any circumstances.

Fishing Season in Tierra del Fuego

Usually November through April, with prime time considered Christmas through late March.

How To Get To Kau Tapen Lodge

By air from Buenos Aires to Rio Grande, served by Aerolineas Argentinas with flight time of approximately 4 hours.

Facilities and services at Kau Tapen Lodge

Capacity: 12 rods
Rooms: 9 en suite bedrooms
Dining room, sitting room, bar, wading room, fly-tying table
SPA: sauna, finish shower, relax and massage area.
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 suitable clothing and Argentine crafts
First class Professional international and Argentine guides. All our guides are able to give casting lessons with single and double handed rods (Spey casting)
Comfortable 4-wheel drive trucks fitted with rod racks and VHF radios
Unparalleled bird watching and rich wildlife (flamingos, foxes, llama-like guanacos)

January 29, 2019

Cape Santa Maria

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February 13, 2026

Cape Santa Maria (CSM) Beach Resort, located at the northern tip of Long Island in the Southern Bahamas, is famous for its warm hospitality and spectacular beaches. Over 4 miles of deserted beach, great snorkeling and fishing make Cape Santa Maria an ideal family vacation spot.

When you walk down the beach, the sand is like silk beneath your feet. Swim in the calm, turquoise waters of the gently sloping bay or play in the talcum powder sand. In the evening, you’ll witness picture postcard sunsets from the resort villas, which are only steps from the water.

Species: Bonefish (nice-sized, good numbers), White and Blue Marlin, Kingfish, Wahoo, Shark, Tuna, Grouper, Dorado, Sailfish, Yellow-tail Snapper, Horseye Jacks, Amberjacks, King Mackerel, Barracuda

Location: Northern tip of Long Island, Southern Bahamas

Wadeable flat within walking distance of resort (productive around low tide)

Fleet: 16′ skiffs for flats fishing, 31′ Bertram for deep sea, 26′ Mako for reef fishing

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Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort exterior view Long Island Bahamas

Beachfront villa accommodations at Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort

The Fishing

Flats Fishing (Bonefishing)

Cape Santa Maria owns its own fleet of 16′ skiffs and draws from local experienced guides. The bonefish flats are located along the western and northern sections of the island. These flats are not extensive, but produce nice sized bonefish in good numbers. The bonefish flats are almost all wadeable. There is also a wadeable flat within walking distance of the resort which can be productive around low tide.

Bonefishing on the flats at Cape Santa Maria Long Island Bahamas

Fishing guide with skiff at Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort

Deep Sea Fishing

For a deep-sea adventure, charters are available aboard the resort’s 31′ Bertram. Using ballyhoo, small bait fish and feather hoochies, you can fish for White and Blue Marlin, Kingfish, Wahoo, Shark, Tuna, Grouper, Dorado and Sailfish. The resort provides top of the line tackle.

Reef Fishing

Off Long Island are some of the best salt water reef fishing opportunities in the Bahamas. A reef fishing excursion puts you where the bottom fish are. From a comfortable 26′ Mako, you’ll admire vast coral and rock reefs as your bait attracts Grouper, Yellow-tail Snapper, Horseye Jacks, Amberjacks, King Mackerel, Tuna and Barracuda. Bring your catch back to the lodge for dinner!

The Resort

The beachfront villas, featuring tropical décor, are comfortable and spacious with many villas having an additional bedroom for family or friends. Take a romantic stroll down the boardwalk that lines the beach and winds through gently swaying palm trees. Watch another picture perfect sunset from your private veranda or steal a tender moment along the boardwalk that is enchantingly lit up at night.

Your private villa is complete with marble floors, air conditioning, coffee maker, hair dryer and ceiling fans. Water is supplied by a reverse osmosis water plant and excellent for drinking.

Villa interior at Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort

Villa bedroom at Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort

Non-Angling Activities

Take a stroll along four miles of talcum powder white sand beach. Explore fascinating caves and gorgeous bays. Swim in calm waters, scuba dive, beach comb or experience great sailing on our Hobiecats right in Cape Santa Maria’s beautiful bay. Get aboard one of the scheduled snorkeling trips, and in minutes, you’ll be among stunning tropical fish and brilliant reefs.

The activity center, located in the Beach House, has all the equipment and information that you will need for an exciting vacation. A wide variety of recreational equipment, services and facilities, many of them complimentary, are available including: Hobiecats, Boogie boards, Snorkeling gear, Bicycles, Kayaks, Beach chairs, Children’s games, Nature tours. Other services include: Rental cars, Taxi service, Island tours, T.V. room, Library, Gift shop, Fitness center, Internet access, Complimentary laundry and Beach combing.

Snorkeling coral reefs at Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort

Hobiecat sailing at Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort

Cape Santa Maria Beach Resort Long Island Bahamas

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Cape Santa Maria (CSM) Beach Resort, located at the northern tip of Long Island in the Southern Bahamas is famous for its warm hospitality, and spectacular beaches. Over 4 miles of deserted beach, great snorkeling and fishing make Cape Santa Maria an ideal family vacation spot. When you walk down the beach, the sand is like silk beneath your feet. Swim in the calm, turquoise waters of the gently sloping bay or play in the talcum powder sand. In the evening, you’ll witness picture postcard sunsets from the resort villas, which are only steps from the water.

Flats Fishing

Cape Santa Maria owns its own fleet of 16′ skiffs and draws from local experienced guides. The bonefish flats are located along the western and northern sections of the island. These flats are not extensive, but produce nice sized bonefish in good numbers. The bonefish flats are almost all wadable. There is also a wadable flat within walking distance of the resort which can be productive around low tide.

Deep Sea Fishing

For a deep-sea adventure, charters are available aboard the resorts 31′ Bertram. Using ballyhoo, small bait fish and feather hoochies, you can fish for White and Blue Marlin, Kingfish, Wahoo, Shark, Tuna, Grouper, Dorado and Sailfish. The resort provides top of the line tackle.Reef Fishing Off Long Island are some of the best salt water reef fishing opportunities in the Bahamas. A reef fishing excursion puts you where the bottom fish are. From a comfortable 26′ Mako, you’ll admire vast coral and rock reefs as your bait attracts Grouper, Yellow-tail Snapper, Horseye Jacks, Amberjacks, King Mackerel, Tuna and Barracuda. Bring your catch back to the lodge for dinner!

Accommodations

The beach front villas, featuring tropical décor, are comfortable and spacious with many villas having an additional bedroom for family or friends. Take a romantic stroll down the boardwalk that lines the beach and winds through gently swaying palm trees. Watch another picture perfect sunset from your private veranda or steal a tender moment along the boardwalk that is enchantingly lit up at night.Your private villa is complete with marble floors, air conditioning, coffee maker, hair dryer and ceiling fans. Water is supplied by a reverse osmosis water plant and excellent for drinking.

Non Angling Activities

Take a stroll along four miles of talcum powder white sand beach. Explore fascinating caves and gorgeous bays. Swim in calm waters, scuba dive, beach comb or experience great sailing on our hobiecats right in Cape Santa Maria’s beautiful bay. Get aboard one of the scheduled snorkeling trips, and in minutes, you’ll be among stunning tropical fish and brilliant reefs.The activity center, located in the Beach House, has all the equipment and information that you will need for an exciting vacation. A wide variety of recreational equipment, services and facilities, many of them complimentary, are available including: Hobiecats, Boogie boards, Snorkeling gear, Bicycles, Kayaks, Beach chairs, Children’s games, Nature tours. Other services include: Rental cars, Taxi service, Island tours, T.V. room, Library, Gift shop, Fitness center, Internet access, Complimentary laundry and Beach combing.

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December 1, 2025

Deep Water Cay Club

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February 13, 2026

Deep Water Cay Club (DWCC), located on Grand Bahama Island, is hard to beat for consistently productive bonefishing, top Bahamas’ guides, state-of-the-art bonefish skiffs, outstanding facilities and management, all within close proximity to the USA. Founded in 1959 by Gil Drake, Sr., DWCC has become an institution in the world of light tackle angling.

Set on the very private east end of Grand Bahama Island, Deep Water Cay Club is the gateway to over 250 miles of clear, pristine flats. The wadeable flats are hard-packed white sand, and the bones are easy to spot. Bonefish average 4-5 pounds up to 14 pounds.

Species: Bonefish (4-14 lbs), Permit, Barracuda, Sharks, Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Sailfish, White and Blue Marlin, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, Tuna

Location: East end of Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

Wadeable flats within walking distance of lodge; 250+ miles of pristine flats accessible by boat

Fleet: Hell’s Bay Professional and Marquesa skiffs, 16ft Dolphin skiffs, 33′ World Cat for offshore/reef fishing

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Deep Water Cay Club Grand Bahama Island exterior view

Deep Water Cay Club Welcome Center Grand Bahama Bahamas

World-Class Flats Fishing at Deep Water Cay Club

Deep Water Cay Club offers bonefishing as good as can be found in the Bahamas. The wadeable flats are hard-packed white sand, and the bones are easy to spot. Bonefish average 4-5 pounds up to 14 pounds. An estimated 250 miles of flats are within an hour’s boat ride of the Lodge.

There is also a flat within walking distance of the lodge for independent fishing. This and many other flats are wadeable at the lower stages of the tide. The three hour tidal difference between the east and west ends of the cay enable guests to fish medium to low tides and locate bonefish all day.

In addition to great bonefishing, there are good numbers of barracuda and sharks on the flats, as well as snapper, jacks and sometimes tarpon (not commonly) in the deeper cuts that dissect the cays. Two of the notable permit hot spots are Burrows Cay (30 minutes) and Moores Island (1 hour) by boat from the lodge. Both areas hold big permit averaging 28 to 34 pounds. The club permit record is 46 pounds. Mutton snapper and cudas can also be found on these flats.

Deep Water Cay Club clubhouse Grand Bahama Bahamas

Bonefish guide at Deep Water Cay Club Grand Bahama Bahamas

Offshore and Reef Fishing

Besides the world class flats fishery, Deep Water Cay offers excellent offshore and reef fishing. From the Fall through the Spring, Wahoo, Sailfish, White and Blue Marlin, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna are found in the nearby Northwest Providence Channel, a short run for the Club’s 33-foot World Cat center console sportfisherman.

Reef fishing is also close by – less than a mile offshore. Grouper, snapper and barracuda are the commonly caught fish, and the action can be fast and furious. Reef fishing is a perfect activity for everyone, and remains strong year ’round.

Lodge Accommodations and Amenities

Deep Water Cay Club accommodates a maximum of twenty-two guests in oceanfront cottage rooms, which offer great views of the blue waters surrounding Grand Bahama. The well-appointed cottages are freshly painted and refurbished with all new bed and towel linens, air conditioning units, storm-proof front doors, fly rod racks and porches. Each cottage is clean and well-maintained and contain two full size beds, mini-fridge, coffee maker and walk-in closet for your convenience. Oceanfront porches with Teak Steamer Chairs complete the appointments.

The Founders Cottage and Drake House offer an even more spacious option for groups of four. Each has 2 bedrooms, full kitchen with dining areas, sitting and living room. Each offer great views from a wrap-around, beach-front veranda. These are a nice option for families or parties of 4.

Added to the original lodge in 1996, the DWCC Clubhouse elevated Deep Water Cay Club to the position of one of the most prominent fishing lodges in the world. With views of both sunrise and sunset, the lodge contains a dining room, kitchen, restrooms, a cocktail bar with fishing photos and fishing log book, a living room/library, a game room equipped with a poker table, pool table, backgammon, computer with access to high-speed internet as well as a fully equipped fly tying table.

Attached to the lodge is a covered walkway to the Barracuda Bar, which overlooks the infinity pool and includes a grill room for parties/events, a flat screen TV, as well as a workout facility.

Bonefishing at Deep Water Cay Club Grand Bahama Bahamas

Dining and Activities

DWCC’s cuisine includes fresh seafood grouper, snapper, lobster as well as that all time favorite, conch. In addition to superb seafood, traditional fare such as roast rack of lamb with crusty rosemary potatoes is served.

Other activities and amenities include bottom fishing, shelling, birding, jogging and walking, beaching, swimming, snorkeling, massage and fitness center. There are thatched umbrella-like covered areas for shade located directly in front of the lodge. There is a saltwater infinity swimming pool with lounge chairs nearby or you can swim just off the shore west of the main dock.

Professional Guide Staff

Deep Water Cay Club employs a highly professional staff of Bahamas bonefishing guides including Mervin, Walter, Meko, Wendy, Joe T, Cecil, Simeon, Steve, Randy, and Mike T. who carry on the Pinder legacy, founded at Deep Water Cay Club. All are conscientious and knowledgeable about how to fish with bait or flies.

The service at Deep Water Cay Club is old fashioned in the best sense of the word. As with most Caribbean resorts, there is a noticeable informality in the way things are run, but activities are punctual. Breakfast begins at 7:30 a.m. The fishing day lasts from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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January 30, 2019

Rickmon Bonefish Lodge

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February 13, 2026

Rickmon Bonefish Lodge offers fantastic bonefishing on the southern tip of Abaco. Lodge owner Ricardo Burrows has put together an attractive, well situated fishing lodge with access to the expansive flats around Sandy Point, the flats running North and South of Sandy Point, plus Gorda Cay and Mores Island. Ricardo is considered to be one of the best fishing guides in Abaco.

Rickmon Bonefish Lodge sits directly on a beach overlooking a fishable flat. The lodge was built in 1999 with 11 air conditioned guest rooms, which have been converted to single occupancy rooms. Guests can access a small bonefishing flat immediately in front of the lodge. Beyond the flat is a creek and another very productive bonefish flat, known as Town Flat, which offers world class bonefishing.

Species: Bonefish (3-14 lbs), Permit, Mutton Snapper, Barracuda, Sharks, Jacks, Tarpon (occasional)

Location: Sandy Point, southern tip of Abaco, Bahamas

Wadeable flats immediately in front of lodge; 75% of flats are wadeable

Fleet: Bonefish skiffs for flats fishing

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Bahamas bonefishing at its best evening casts at Rickmon Bonefish Lodge

World-Class Bonefishing at Sandy Point

Vast areas to the North, West and South of Rickmon are comprised of hard sand, with areas of turtle grass. In total, about 75% percent of the flats are wadeable. The bonefish flats around Sandy Point are home to large numbers of bonefish in the 3-5 pound range, though Rickmon Lodge guests have seen fish in the 14 pound range.

Also within a short boat ride is Mores Island. This is one of the best places in the Bahamas to target permit on the fly. This is also the place to go to fly fish for large bonefish, mutton snapper, jacks and big barracuda. To the west is Gorda Cay, another spot renowned for large bonefish and permit that will take flies. Boat rides to these destinations can range from 20 – 50 minutes, depending, of course on the unpredictable Bahamian weather.

Sandy Point is one of the few places in the Bahamas with a predictable Permit fishery and Rickmon’s is an excellent place to target Permit in the Bahamas from May – November.

View from Rickmon Bonefish Lodge after a day of bonefishing Abaco Bahamas

Rickmon Bonefish Lodge Abaco Bahamas bonefishing and sunset views

Lodge Accommodations

Rickmon Bonefish Lodge sits directly on a beach overlooking a fishable flat. The lodge was built in 1999 with 11 air conditioned guest rooms, which have been converted to single occupancy rooms. Guests can access a small bonefishing flat immediately in front of the lodge. Beyond the flat is a creek and another very productive bonefish flat, known as Town Flat, which offers world class bonefishing. For a tip, you can ask your fishing guide drop you off there for after hours fishing.

After a hard days fishing, you will return to the fishing lodge to relax in your room or perhaps sit and enjoy the expansive 50 ft. deck over looking the water.

Dining and Daily Schedule

Dinner, consisting of Bahamian dishes such as conch chowder, lobster, grouper, chicken and vegetable dishes is served between 6:30 – 8:00PM. Coffee will be available in the dinning room at 6:00 AM. Breakfast begins at 7:00 AM. The fishing day normally runs from 8:00AM – 4:00PM. Under proper weather conditions the guides may be able to make the crossing to Mores Island or Gorda Cay. Lunch is usually packed in a cooler and taken aboard.

Tackle and Equipment

Rickmon Bonefish Lodge does not sell or rent tackle or lures. Rickmon sells some flies but supplies are limited. Some of the fishing guides carry back-up tackle should you break a rod. It is imperative that each angler bring his own tackle, flies, and lures. We recommend that you bring tackle suitable for bonefish, permit, mutton snapper, barracuda and shark. There may also be opportunities to cast to tarpon at the lodge, although tarpon are not very common.

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January 30, 2019

Water Cay Bonefish Lodge

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February 13, 2026

Water Cay Bonefish Lodge is ideally located just east of the Horn off Grand Bahamas North Shore. The lodge is situated on the southern shore of Water Cay, a small island 3-miles north of mainland Grand Bahama. Water Cay is a remote island with only 3-full time residents and despite the glow of Freeport (the second largest city in the Bahamas), the experience at Water Cay is similar to the more remote out-island lodges in the Bahamas.

This north central habitat is rarely visited because the other lodges on Grand Bahama (all located on the southern shore) do not need to travel to Water Cay to find good fishing of their own. As a result, there are very few boats fishing these waters near Water Cay and by taking only 6 anglers at any one time, Water Cay Bonefish Lodge ensures that the north shore’s vast bonefish habitat remains virtually untouched.

Species: Bonefish (big fish and school-sized), Permit, Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper, Jacks

Location: Water Cay, 3 miles north of Grand Bahama, North Shore

Vast wilderness bonefish flats with deep cuts, perfect flats and rocky bottomed bays

Fleet: 18′ Beavertail Bonefish skiffs with 40-hp Evinrude E-tec engines

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Sidney Thomas guide at Water Cay Bonefish Lodge Grand Bahama Bahamas

Untouched Bonefish Habitat on Grand Bahama’s North Shore

Many anglers opt for more “remote” areas, like Andros or Abaco, believing Freeport is too developed. But as the second largest island in the Bahamas chain, there is more to Grand Bahama than the hustle and bustle of Freeport, and the North Shore offers countless miles of wilderness bonefish flats. In many ways, the fishery is similar to the Marls of Abaco or the west side of Andros, with deep cuts, perfect flats and rocky bottomed bays that allow for a fair mix of fishing from the skiff and wading.

It is not unusual to spend a few hours poling an area (while casting to many schools of fish) and then pop out around a corner and see the lodge! The complexity of the bays, creeks and flats that surround the lodge can be quite deceiving.

The winter months are the times for big fish, but as the water temps stabilize in late March, the school fish show up in massive numbers and the big trophy fish mix with the schools. This integration lasts until late fall when the big fish once again go out on their own as they are able to better tolerate the cooler water temps. For the angler, this means Water Cay has it all, both big fish and school-sized fish. Permit show up consistently near the northern cays as soon as the winter winds calm and the water temps climb.

Water Cay Bonefish Lodge North Shore Grand Bahama Bahamas

Master Guide Sidney Thomas and Team

Water Cay Bonefish Lodge’s fishing program is run by master Bahamian guide Sidney Thomas. Sidney has a tremendous bonefish pedigree. At 44 years of age, he has worked for all the best lodges on Grand Bahama either as their head guide or as a key bonefish guide. Devoted and hard working, Sidney is the “real deal” when it comes to guiding.

Sydney and his team of guides (Ezra Thomas and Greg Rolle) have adapted a unique style of catching big bonefish: “Bonefish got to eat. And to eat, bonefish got to get up onto their flats and find food. It’s nice to see those big tails waving in the sunlight on the incoming water. We see them and we fish ’em directly. What I mean is that I like to have my guys go straight for the fish. No leading or putting that fly where you think them fish are gonna be. Just try to hit them on the head. The fish at Water Cay haven’t seen many flies and so when they are hungry, they ain’t shy. You might think that your cast spooked them because they take flight twenty or thirty feet. But more times than not, the fish spin in a circle looking for what made the fuss. If they think it’s a ‘cuda or shark or maybe a bird, they’ll keep moving. But if the coast is clear, those big fish will come right back to the spot. If you are there, then they are gonna eat every time. We hook a bunch of BIG bonefish this way.”

Lodge Accommodations

The lodge building consists of a common area, 3-guest rooms and 6-staff rooms. The common area contains the kitchen, dining area, lounge, bar, and fly tying area. The 3-guest rooms are located to the left of the common area, and each air-conditioned room contains two twin beds, full bathroom and shower, a closet, a chest of drawer and a ceiling fan. The rooms are decorated in traditional Bahamian colors and native décor.

All the water for the lodge is produced and filtered by an extensive reverse osmosis system allowing guests to have purified water right from their bathroom taps. The lodge also has small deck in front of the lodge, a guest favorite for swapping fishing stories and sipping a cold Kalik as the sun sets over Bahaman flats.

Fleet and Equipment

The guides at Water Cay Bonefish Lodge use 18′ Beavertail Bonefish skiffs with 40-hp Evinrude E-tec engines on jack plates. Each boat has steering console, two seats for anglers in front of this console, automatic trim & tilt engines. A cooler for lunches and cold drinks doubles as a seat for the guide behind the console. All boats are double hulled, self-bailing and each has a cell phone and a VHF radio for communication with the lodge and with one another at all times. Each boat is also equipped with 2 spinning rods for anglers to use if they choose. One rod is a med-action rod for bonefish and the other is a med-heavy action rod for barracuda or permit.

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January 30, 2019

Pete & Gay’s Guest House

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February 12, 2026

Sandy Point, Abaco, is one of the outstanding bonefishing destinations in the Bahamas. It has all the bases covered: good Bahamas fishing guides, large numbers of bonefish (including some very big bonefish) and plenty of wadeable, hard-bottom bonefishing flats. It is also a good place to fish for sharks, big barracuda, jacks and mutton snapper.

Pete and Gay’s Guest House is situated at the center of this great Bahamas bonefishing spot. Though Bahamas permit fishing generally does not compare to places such as Ascension Bay, Mexico or Southern Belize, Pete and Gay’s offers access to some of the best permit fishing in the Bahamas.

Species: Bonefish (large numbers, including very big fish), Permit, Sharks, Barracuda, Jacks, Mutton Snapper

Location: Sandy Point, Abaco, Bahamas

Plenty of wadeable, hard-bottom bonefishing flats; access to Gorda Cay and Mores Island

Fleet: Bonefish skiffs for flats fishing

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Pete and Gay's Guest House Sandy Point Abaco Bahamas

A Nice Pete and Gay's Bonefish Sandy Point Abaco Bahamas

World-Class Bonefishing at Sandy Point

From the lodge at Pete and Gay’s, the fishing guides have fishing options to the south, north and east. The south offers miles of white sand bonefishing flats as well as tidal creeks which offer excellent bonefishing. To the north lay vast sand and mangrove flats and the famed Marls of Abaco. Directly off shore from Pete and Gays are Gorda Cay and Mores Island, both of which are well known for large bonefish and permit.

There are no wadeable bonefishing flats within easy walking distance of Pete & Gay’s Guest House (there is a beach you can walk and at the right tide you may spot some bonefish), but you can fly fish off the nearby (200 feet away) Government Pier for jacks, snappers and mackerel.

Lodge Accommodations

Pete and Gay Guest House is one of only two fishing lodges located in Sandy Point. Pete and Gays is owned and operated by Bahamas native Stanley White. Stanley is an excellent owner/manager and provides accountability and follow through on guest services like few other Bahamian bonefishing lodges we’ve dealt with. Stanley also has an excellent relationship with many of the areas top bonefishing guides, including Patrick Roberts, Nick, Tony, Derick Kendall, Val and other professional Bahamas bonefishing guides.

The fishing lodge itself is not fancy, but it is a clean, modern facility, completely renovated in 2000, and offers air conditioning and private baths in each of it’s guest rooms. The fishing lodge is a two story building with a wrap around deck on the second floor located a short walk from the water. Of the 14 rooms, 4 (located on the second floor) are larger “mini-suites”, available at an extra cost. A maximum of ten anglers can be accommodated. Bonefishing packages include airport transfers, meals, lodging and guided fishing. Pete & Gay is flexible as to the arrival days, length of your stay, and departure days.

Seasonal Bonefishing at Pete & Gay’s

Autumn Bonefishing: October, November, Early December. Excellent time for large bonefish and permit; other species also available. Conditions are generally quite pleasant, although there is a chance for a late hurricane or some early cold fronts. The average temperature during these months is 80 degrees (F), and the nighttime lows average about 70. Precipitation declines from an average of 6.5 inches in October to 1.3 inches in December.

Winter Bonefishing: Mid-late December, January, February, March. These are the best months for big bonefish. Good time for permit fishing, and perhaps best overall for barracuda. Daytime temperatures range around 77, and night time is a pleasant 64. These are the dry months; average precipitation is about 1.5 inches or less. Of course, the weather can be variable: cool, cloudy, windy, and rainy conditions are possible.

Spring Bonefishing: April, May and June. Warming water and calming winds stimulate bonefish to school together. You may see and cast to hundreds of fish. There are good opportunities to sight cast to larger single fish on the flats, as well. Late spring can bring afternoon showers, and the warmer, calmer weather seems to bring out the insects. Expect daytime temperatures around 85 degrees, and nights about 72. Rainfall increases during this period to about 6 inches in June.

Summer Bonefishing: July, August, and September. Classic “tailing” time for bonefish on the flats, especially early and late in the day, when it’s a little cooler. Early in the season, expect to find lots of permit on the flats. Some rain or a tropical storm possible, but temperatures are a warm 88 degrees during the day, and nights are a balmy 75. Rainfall is at it’s highest during this period: expect about 5.5 inches average each month.

Dining and Travel

Breakfast and dinner are served in the Pete & Gay Guest House restaurant. Dinners are served family style with two main courses. The food has an authentic Bahamian flare and portions are generous. Lunches are taken aboard the boat. Every effort will be made to accommodate any particular likes or dislikes or dietary needs.

There are several ways to get to Pete & Gays Guest House. The most common routing is to fly to Marsh Harbour where you’ll be met and transferred by car to Sandy Point. This option is included in the package price. Other means of getting to Pete & Gays are: schedule a private charter from Nassau, or charter flight direct from Florida into Sandy Point, with a stop in Marsh Harbour or Nassau to clear customs. We will be happy to make recommendations for the best option for your group.

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Mission Lodge

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December 22, 2025

Mission Lodge has distinguished itself among the handful of best Alaskan fishing lodges through exemplary service and outstanding personnel. Unless it’s a matter of safety, clients will never hear the word “no”. In terms of accommodating and exceeding clients expectations, Mission Lodge gets an A+.

Lodge management is committed to providing clients an incomparable experience and the best fishing of their lives.

Species: All 5 Pacific Salmon (king, sockeye, chum, pink, silver), trophy rainbow trout, arctic char, Dolly Varden, grayling, and pike

Location: 300 miles SW of Anchorage, near Lake Aleknagik and Wood River, heart of Bristol Bay

Season: June 14 – September 25, 2026 (transfer days: Tuesday and Friday)

Capacity: 22 guests in 20 private rooms, managed by Sarah and Guy Fullhart

Aircraft: Fleet of 3 DeHavilland Beavers, 40+ strategically placed boats, FAA #135 certified

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Premier Fly-Out Fishing in Bristol Bay

Mission Lodge is located 300 miles southwest of Anchorage, near the confluence of Lake Aleknagik and the Wood River, in the heart of the fabled trout and salmon waters of Bristol Bay; the Wood River/Tikchik Lakes, Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, Lake Iliamna and the Alaska Peninsula.

Location. Location. Location. It applies to Alaskan fishing as well. Interested in trophy rainbows (over 10 pounds)? Mission Lodge will fly to the Morraine, Funnel Creek, and Kvichak Rivers, but they have their own secret streams closer by.

Collin Winkelman's BIG Mission Lodge Trout

World-Class Rivers and Secret Streams

For a combination of all 5 species of Pacific Salmon and rainbows, Mission Lodge has leases on the best of the best: Nushagak, Togiak, Good News, and again, their own secrets you’ll be introduced to and never again utter the name, except to your best friend.

Trophy rainbows, char, Dollies, Grayling, and pike: Mission Lodge has them in their backyard and accessible by boat, if you choose not to fly.

Fleet of DeHavilland Beavers and Strategic Boat Placement

Mission Lodge operates a fleet of 3 DeHavilland Beavers and has over 40 boats stashed within flying distance of the lodge. Many destinations you’ll fly in and meet your guide who will be waiting for you with a boat. Other destinations you will fly with your guide and will have a boat at your destination. Some destinations will be accessible only by foot, others will have a kayak waiting for you or your guide will bring a raft. All logistics are expertly orchestrated by the guides, pilots and staff.

Nice Mission Lodge Char! Great Work Dorinda!

Each evening management confers with guests to assess the kind of experience each client is interested in. The guides gather the necessary gear from Mission’s tackle room (which doubles as a great story telling hang out). The following morning after breakfast, guests board one of Mission’s floatplanes and fly to one of the many world-class rivers and streams in the Bristol Bay watershed.

Three Mobile Camps for Extended Adventures

In addition, Mission Lodge operates three mobile camps, which they move from river to river, according to productivity and time of year. Each camp is outfitted with large weatherproof tents, one or two guides and several boats with jet-motors. Guides are stationed at these camps for the entire season, and keep in radio contact with the lodge. They report daily on the weather and fishing conditions (they actually track the progression of migrating salmon) and with this information, the head guide determines the daily fishing plan. Mission Lodge has strategically placed these camps on such notable rivers as the Igushik, the Togiak, the Good News and the Nushagak, and many smaller rivers, which will remain unnamed.

Cots and sleeping bags (with washable liners) are available at the mobile camps should clients elect to spend a night on the river. Overnighting at these camps is strictly an option. Most guests fly back to the main lodge each night.

Seasonal Fishing Calendar

Mission Lodge’s strategic location in the heart of the Bristol Bay region of southwest Alaska, places it within easy flying distance to the finest fishing waters in the state to fish for sockeyes, chums, kings, pinks or silver salmon, in addition to rainbow trout, Dolly Varden, arctic char, grayling and pike.

If you’re looking for the greatest variety, we suggest the late June/July time period, when you can catch sockeyes, chums, pinks (even years) and king salmon in addition to the fresh water species. If you’re interested in silver and pink salmon (in addition to the fresh water species), we recommend August and the first two weeks of September. If your primary interest is rainbow trout and char, we recommend early June, the middle of the season (mid-July through August) and the month of September.

Backup Options When Weather Prevents Flying

If weather prevents the planes from flying (which happens an average of 3 days out of a four month season), jet boats docked at the lodge can transport guests to several rainbow trout, char and grayling streams that feed into Lake Aleknagik, as well as the well-known Agulawok and Agulapak Rivers, which are loaded with grayling and 2-8 pound rainbow trout and char. In addition, guests can travel by boat (with guide) to the McClung River or on foot to the Wood River, which has an excellent run of sockeye salmon, char, pink and silver salmon.

Lodge Accommodations & Amenities

The lodge itself is a modern facility, emphasizing comfort and taking full advantage of the surrounding Alaskan beauty. The well-traveled angler will appreciate the lodge’s dedication to service and commitment to detail.

Mission Lodge Char caught by Mark Winkelman and Bill Sahlman

Mission Lodge’s facilities are deluxe, even by Alaska standards. Twenty guestrooms allow each male guest to be accommodated in a private room with a shared bath and each couple to have a private room with a private bath. The lodge is spacious and includes a large lounge with big screen TV, dining room, private meeting room upstairs, sauna, and hot tub.

A large deck surrounding the facility is just steps from the dock, float planes and boats. Large bay windows frame views of Lake Aleknagik and the beautiful mountains beyond. Alaska is a rugged, immense land of startling beauty – a great place to just step out of everyday pressures and relax. At the end of the day each guest retires to his or her own private room.

Aircraft Safety – FAA #135 Certification

Aircraft safety is the absolute top priority at Mission Lodge. Mission Lodge was the first fly out Lodge in Alaska to voluntarily obtain an FAA #135 airtaxi license, which requires stringent maintenance and certification. Now the #135 license is an FAA requirement for all flyout lodges.

Fish Processing and Shipment

Because of a short growing season, all native species must be released without exception. If you are interested in taking back some salmon, your guide will fillet or steak them, vacuum pack them in suitable portions and freeze them. Upon your departure your catch will be put into an airline-approved waxed fish box for the trip home.

Another nice Mission Lodge Rainbow Trout; Relaxing in the Mission Lodge Hot Tube; Mission Lodge Rainbows are Fun!

Mission Lodge Living Room; Sunset over Lake Aleknagik at Mission Lodge; Mission does Massages too.

Mission Lodge 2026 Rates

Rates valid June 14 – September 25, 2026. Transfer days: Tuesday and Friday. All rates include flights and fly-outs.

Length of Stay	Rate per person
7 Nights / 6 Days	$16,000
4 Nights / 3 Days	$11,000
3 Nights / 2 Days	$9,000

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What’s Included

Transportation to and from Dillingham
Lodging in private rooms (shared or private bath depending on accommodation)
All meals
Use of Mission Lodge’s laundry facilities
Liquor and soft drinks
Tackle (fly and spinning rods and reels)
Neoprene waders
Flies and lures
Fly-outs
Guiding
Packing of fish for shipment

What’s Not Included

Airfare to Dillingham
City of Aleknagik’s 9% tax
Fishing license ($70, subject to change)
King salmon tag ($45 additional when applicable)
Fuel service charge (up to $300 per person per week)
Gratuities (guideline: 15% – 20% of trip cost per person, at guest discretion)

Reservations and Deposits: A 50% deposit, payable by check to Angler Adventures, is necessary to secure a reservation. Final payment is due 95 days prior to arrival. We offer trip cancellation insurance to all our customers.

Client Testimonials

“Mission Lodge is the finest lodge I’ve been to. The service and thoughtfulness of the lodge staff is unsurpassed.”
Rob Garton, Sheboygan, Wisconsin (World traveler and President of American Orthodontics)

“The fishing was as good as it gets. The Mission Lodge staff is totally dedicated to arranging whatever you have in mind. One day of grayling fishing (with dry flies and a light rod) was the best fishing experience I’ve had. Another day we fished what has to be the best silver salmon river in Alaska.”
Jack Fallon, Chelmsford, Massachusetts (Writer and veteran of two Alaska fishing trips)

“Accommodations, food, management, guides and equipment are all excellent. These people worked hard for us. The lodge is extremely well run, better than any other lodge I’ve been to. One day of chum salmon fishing was the best fishing I’ve ever had on a fly rod.”
John Amiro, Sturbridge, Massachusetts (Veteran of seven Alaska fishing trips)

“The Mission Lodge staff are among the finest people I’ve met in the fishing business. We fished for a week and only saw a float plane from one other lodge. They do a superb job.”
Brig/General Louis Frank USMC, Nashua, New Hampshire (Veteran of nine Alaska fishing trips)

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December 22, 2025

Motueka River Lodge

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December 16, 2025

Motueka River Lodge is located in the picturesque Motueka River Valley on New Zealand’s South Island, offering luxurious accommodations with direct access to one of the country’s premier fly fishing rivers. Established in 1989, the lodge has been steeped in fly fishing history and provides exceptional brown trout fishing experiences on the renowned Motueka River.

Motueka River Lodge: New Zealand’s Premier Brown Trout Fly Fishing Destination

Targets: brown trout

New Zealand, South Island – Motueka River Valley

Direct river frontage with easy access to Motueka River

Professional local guides for single or multi-day trips

Luxurious accommodations with boutique vineyard and organic gardens

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Fly Fishing the Motueka River

The Motueka River is one of New Zealand’s most celebrated brown trout fisheries, flowing through the beautiful Motueka River Valley on the South Island. The river is renowned for its abundant brown trout population and provides excellent fly fishing opportunities for anglers of all skill levels. The Motueka River Lodge boasts direct river frontage, granting guests easy access to prime fishing spots right from the property.

In addition to the main river, numerous tributaries and high-country spots are accessible nearby, offering diverse fishing experiences. The lodge’s professional local guides are experienced in navigating these waters and can provide single or multi-day guided fly fishing trips tailored to your preferences. Guests are encouraged to book early to secure the best guides and ensure the availability of necessary equipment.

Luxury Accommodations at Motueka River Lodge

Motueka River Lodge offers luxurious accommodations in a serene setting surrounded by tranquil gardens filled with native birdlife. The lodge features several beautifully appointed suites, each with a king-size bed, high-quality linens, private ensuite bathroom, and stunning views of the property and valley.

Lodge Suites

The Crusader Deluxe King, The Wisteria King, The Chapel King, and The Fuchsia King/Split King each accommodate up to 2 guests. Rates include a cooked breakfast, evening appetizers, and a four-course Chef’s Choice dinner for two.

The Garden Cottage

Accommodates up to 4 guests, offering stunning valley views. Available for bed and breakfast, with dinner available at an additional charge.

Motueka River Lodge Amenities & Activities

Wellness & Relaxation

Beyond the exceptional fishing, Motueka River Lodge offers a range of amenities to enhance your stay. The property features a boutique vineyard and expansive organic gardens, providing fresh produce and select wines managed by local vintners. For relaxation and wellness, guests can enjoy a 4-5 person sauna, hot tub, private gym, and personalized wellness services including facial and body treatments, massages, yoga, and meditation.

Adventure & Activities

For convenient transport and tailored daily outings, the property includes a helipad, facilitating bike rides, sailing adventures, and scenic helicopter tours of the stunning New Zealand landscape.

Motueka River Lodge Rates

Please contact us for Motueka River Lodge 2025-2026 rates and availability.

Accommodation rates start at NZD $2,495 per night for luxury suites, including cooked breakfast, evening appetizers, and four-course Chef’s Choice dinner for two. The Garden Cottage accommodates up to 4 guests at NZD $3,995 per night (bed and breakfast, with dinner available at additional charge).

Guided fly fishing trips are available as single or multi-day packages with professional local guides. Rates for fishing packages are customized based on your specific needs, including number of days, guide requirements, and equipment needs. Early booking is recommended to secure the best guides and ensure equipment availability.

Rates include: Accommodations (for suite bookings: breakfast, evening appetizers, and four-course dinner), access to Motueka River and tributaries, professional local guides for fishing trips.

Not Included: International airfare, fishing licenses, personal equipment, gratuities, additional activities (helicopter tours, wellness services, vineyard tastings, etc.).

Rates are per person in USD$ and subject to change. A deposit is required to secure a reservation. Contact Angler Adventures at 860-434-9624 to discuss your fly fishing adventure and receive a customized quote.

Chapel King Suite at Motueka River Lodge

Crusader Deluxe King Suite at Motueka River Lodge

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How to Get to Motueka River Lodge

Airport Access

Motueka River Lodge is located in the Motueka River Valley on New Zealand’s South Island. The nearest major airport is typically Nelson Airport or Christchurch Airport, depending on your travel route. From there, ground transfers can be arranged to the lodge. The property also features a helipad for convenient helicopter access.

Travel Documents

US Citizens visiting New Zealand are required to carry a valid passport. Please be sure your passport will be valid for the duration of your stay. When using a passport for proof of citizenship, we recommend carrying a photocopy of your passport picture page in a separate piece of luggage. This will greatly expedite matters should you lose your passport during your travels.

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December 16, 2025

Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge

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December 16, 2025

Permit Fishing off the point of Joe Taylor Creek, Belize

Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge, nestled in the traditional Belizean community of Punta Gorda, offers anglers unparalleled access to some of the world’s most productive permit fishing grounds. Situated at the point of Joe Taylor Creek, just minutes from the town center, the lodge provides an ideal home base for experiencing the rich fisheries of southern Belize.

Specializes in fly fishing for permit; other species are also available.

Punta Gorda enjoys a tropical climate, with warm temperatures and a distinct dry and rainy season, offering year-round fishing opportunities.

Focus on fly fishing, particularly for permit, with access to hundreds of flats within thirty minutes of the lodge.

Recognized as the capital of permit fishing within Belize, providing anglers with a high success rate in pursuing this elusive species.

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The Fly Fishing Experience at Garbutt’s Lodge

Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge is renowned for its exceptional permit fishing. With access to numerous permit flats within a short boat ride, anglers can expect ample opportunities to target this prized species. The lodge’s experienced guides, including the esteemed Garbutt brothers—Scully, Oliver, and Eworth—bring over fifteen years of expertise, ensuring a rewarding fishing experience.

Accommodations and Staff

The lodge features six spacious, air-conditioned guest rooms, each equipped with two beds, private baths, hot showers, cable TV, wireless internet, and decks overlooking the Caribbean Sea. The main lodge houses the restaurant and the Grand Slam Bar, serving as the social hub where guests can enjoy Belizean home-cooked meals prepared by the Garbutt family. The communal dining experience fosters a family-like atmosphere, making guests feel right at home.

Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge 2025 – 2026 Rates

2025 Package Rates

Double Occupancy (2 per boat / 2 per room)

3 Nights / 2 Days of fishing – $1,550.00
4 Nights / 3 Days of fishing – $2,025.00
5 Nights / 4 Days of fishing – $2,500.00
6 Nights / 5 Days of fishing – $2,975.00
7 Nights / 6 Days of fishing – $3,450.00

Single Occupancy (1 per boat / 1 per room)

3 Nights / 2 Days of fishing – $2,180.00
4 Nights / 3 Days of fishing – $2,870.00
5 Nights / 4 Days of fishing – $3,560.00
6 Nights / 5 Days of fishing – $4,250.00
7 Nights / 6 Days of fishing – $4,940.00

Rates are in US$, and are subject to change

2026 Package Rates

Double Occupancy (2 per boat / 2 per room)

3 Nights / 2 Days of fishing – $1,625.00
4 Nights / 3 Days of fishing – $2,125.00
5 Nights / 4 Days of fishing – $2,625.00
6 Nights / 5 Days of fishing – $3,125.00
7 Nights / 6 Days of fishing – $3,625.00

Single Occupancy (1 per boat / 1 per room)

3 Nights / 2 Days of fishing – $2,300.00
4 Nights / 3 Days of fishing – $3,025.00
5 Nights / 4 Days of fishing – $3,750.00
6 Nights / 5 Days of fishing – $4,475.00
7 Nights / 6 Days of fishing – $5,200.00

*With daily flights to and from Belize City to Punta Gorda packages of any length can be arranged. Trips can start and end on any day of the week. Lastly, for those looking to build a custom package with time off the water while at Garbutt’s please contact us for details.

Included in package rates: accommodations in our comfortable, air-conditioned guest rooms; daily guided fishing trips with experienced guides; all meals featuring Belizean home-cooked cuisine; 9% Hotel tax and 12.5% Sales Tax; Domestic beverages (Beer, alcohol, and soda); Transfer from Punta Gorda airstrip to and from the lodge; Marine Park Entry fees.

Not included in rate: Round trip international flights to Belize City; Round trip domestic flights from Belize City to Punta Gorda; Belizean Fishing License (purchased at lodge, $25.00 USD per person); Gratuities for guides and lodge staff; Flies, Leaders, Terminal Tackle, Equipment.

At Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge, our packages are designed to provide a comprehensive and enjoyable fishing experience. Included in package rates are ; and round-trip transfers between Punta Gorda Airstrip and the lodge. Not included in the package rates are international flights to and from Belize; domestic flights between Belize City and Punta Gorda; alcoholic beverages and sodas; fishing equipment and flies (though rentals are available); gratuities for guides and staff; and any additional tours or activities outside the standard fishing itinerary.

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Embark on the ultimate fly fishing adventure at Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge. With its prime location, experienced guides, and comfortable accommodations, it’s the perfect destination for anglers seeking world-class permit fishing. Contact us today to book your stay and become part of the Garbutt’s family.

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More About Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge

Situated on a picturesque point along Joe Taylor Creek, the lodge is conveniently located within Punta Gorda, just a short walk from the town center. Guests are treated to stunning views, with the creek at the back and the Caribbean Sea at the front. The main building houses the “Grand Slam Bar,” a charming establishment known for its excellent decor and ambiance. Culinary offerings include a combination of fresh seafood dishes and traditional Creole cuisine, such as stewed chicken, pork, rice, and beans with fresh vegetables, all prepared by the Garbutt family.

For over fifteen years, the Garbutt brothers—Scully, Oliver, and Eworth—have been guiding anglers through the rich waters of Punta Gorda, extending east to the Sapodilla Cayes and north to Placencia. After years of collaborating with various lodges in the region, they established their own venture: Garbutt’s Fishing Lodge. This family-run operation, with Dennis Garbutt serving as the Lodge Manager, offers a fishing-focused experience deeply rooted in Belizean hospitality.

December 16, 2025

Aurelia Lodge

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December 16, 2025

Aurelia Lodge, Estancia Rosita and Estancia Aurelia are situated on the southern bank of the Rio Grande, and occupy the large triangular tract of land between the Rio Grande and its tributary, the Rio Menendez. For years, the owner, Ricardo Hermoso, was occupied with other businesses, not the least of which was running these two working ranches, and found it more expedient to lease most of the Rio Grande water to another outfitter, and operate the fishing on a part time basis, primarily on his 15 miles of the Rio Menendez.

However, when the lease ran up in 2006, Senor Hermoso decided to hire a fishing manager, refurbish the lodge, and run a full time fishing program for the duration of the sea-run trout season.

Senor Hermoso recruited a Rio Grande native, Peter Pereira Mullins to run the operation. Peter, who has fly fished the Rio Grande all his life, holds a degree in Tourism and Hotel Management, had also guided at Despedida Lodge for 7 seasons. Peter recruited a staff of experienced and enthusiastic guides and has personally trained them all.

Sea-run brown trout

8 miles Rio Grande + 15 miles Rio Menendez double bank fishing

Traditional estancia style with modern comfort

2 anglers per guide, 8 rods total

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The Rio Menendez is a smaller river, with more intimate water and is a bit more technical. Wading the Rio Menendez requires a stealthier approach and frequently smaller flies, and presents a challenge that appeals to many experienced anglers.

Sea-run brown trout catch at Aurelia Lodge, Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego

While “bigger water” than Menendez, the Rio Grande is really a medium size river, with gentle gradients and easily waded, gravel-bottom pools. While the pools can be covered adequately with a single-handed rod, double-handers have become popular and deal with the famous Tierra del Fuego winds more efficiently. Aurelia Lodge’s pools are varied and interesting with island pools, traditional runs, undercut banks and meanders. All the pools are ideal fly water.

All told, Aurelia Lodge offers 8 miles of double bank fishing on the Rio Grande and 15 miles of double bank fishing on the Rio Menendez.

The lodge is approximately 83 kilometers from the airport at Rio Grande City. The main lodge is set back several miles from the Rio Grande. Aurelia Lodge blends the traditional estancia styles with more modern. For example, dinner may be served in a modern and elegant formal dining room one evening, and the following, a traditional gaucho “asado” served in the “Quincho” dining room.

Guide boat on Rio Grande at Aurelia Lodge, Tierra del Fuego

The fishing day is divided into two 4-hour fishing sessions to take advantage of the most productive, low-light periods of the day. Anglers depart Aurelia each morning at 8:00 am for the river and their assigned beat. Each two anglers will have their own guide and 4 WD vehicle equipped with exterior rod holders. You can drive right up to most of the pools so very little walking is required.

Those fishing the Rio Grande will meet at the comfortable fishing hut overlooking the river, for a sumptuous midday meal followed by the traditional siesta. Anglers on the Menendez return to the main lodge for lunch and siesta. You head back out in late afternoon and fish until dark. Then all will return to Aurelia’s main lodge for a gourmet dinner featuring a selection of exquisite Argentinean wines.

Sea-run brown trout fishing at Aurelia Lodge, Rio Grande, Tierra del Fuego

Fly fishing on Rio Grande at Aurelia Lodge, Tierra del Fuego

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Aurelia Lodge estancia exterior, Rio Grande, Argentina

Aurelia Lodge accommodations, Rio Grande, Argentina

What’s Included

Included: Roundtrip transfers from Rio Grande airport to the Lodge; 7 nights double occupancy accommodations; 6 full days guided fishing, 2 anglers per guide; all meals with fine selection of wines and beers; hard liquors and cocktails before meals at the lodge; internet access; fishing license.

What’s Not Included

Not Included: International airfare to Buenos Aires; hotels or transfers in Buenos Aires; airfare from Buenos Aires to Rio Grande; ground transfers from Rio Grande; personal equipment, laundry service; staff and guide gratuities.

Aurelia Lodge, Estancia Rosita and Estancia Aurelia are situated on the southern bank of the Rio Grande, and occupy the large triangular tract of land between the Rio Grande and its tributary, the Rio Menendez. For years, the owner, Ricardo Hermoso, was occupied with other businesses, not the least of which was running these two working ranches, and found it more expedient to lease most of the Rio Grande water to another outfitter, and operate the fishing on a part time basis, primarily on his 15 miles of the Rio Menendez. However, when the lease ran up in 2006, Senor Hermoso decided to hire a fishing manager, refurbish the lodge, and run a full time fishing program for the duration of the sea-run trout season. Senor Hermoso recruited a Rio Grande native, Peter Pereira Mullins to run the operation. Peter, who has fly fished the Rio Grande all his life, holds a degree in Tourism and Hotel Management, had also guided at Despedida Lodge for 7 seasons. Peter recruited a staff of experienced and enthusiastic guides and has personally trained them all. The Rio Menendez is a smaller river, with more intimate water and is a bit more technical. Wading the Rio Menendez requires a stealthier approach and frequently smaller flies, and presents a challenge that appeals to many experienced anglers.

While “bigger water” than Menendez, the Rio Grande is really a medium size river, with gentle gradients and easily waded, gravel-bottom pools. While the pools can be covered adequately with a single-handed rod, double-handers have become popular and deal with the famous Tierra del Fuego winds more efficiently. Aurelia Lodge’s pools are varied and interesting with island pools, traditional runs, undercut banks and meanders. All the pools are ideal fly water. All told, Aurelia Lodge offers 8 miles of double bank fishing on the Rio Grande and 15 miles of double bank fishing on the Rio Menendez. The lodge is approximately 83 kilometers from the airport at Rio Grande City. The main lodge is set back several miles from the Rio Grande. Aurelia Lodge blends the traditional estancia styles with more modern. For example, dinner may be served in a modern and elegant formal dining room one evening, and the following, a traditional gaucho “asado” Served in the “Quincho” dining room.

The fishing day is divided into two 4-hour fishing sessions to take advantage of the most productive, low-light periods of the day. Anglers depart Aurelia each morning at 8:00 am for the river and their assigned beat. Each two anglers will have their own guide and 4 WD vehicle equipped with exterior rod holders. You can drive right up to most of the pools so very little walking is required. Those fishing the Rio Grande will meet at the comfortable fishing hut over looking the river, for a sumptuous midday meal followed by the traditional siesta. Anglers on the Menendez return to the main lodge for lunch and siesta. You head back out in late afternoon and fish until dark. Then all will return to Aurelia’s main lodge for a gourmet dinner featuring a selection of exquisite Argentinean wines. The 2018 rate at Aurelia Lodge is: February / March = $6,290 US per person per week and April = $5,032 US per person per week. Cost for a non-angler guest is 50% of the angler rate. Included: Roundtrip transfers from Rio Grande airport to the Lodge; 7 nights double occupancy accommodations; 6 full days guided fishing, 2 anglers per guide; all meals with fine seletion of wines and beers; hard liquors and cocktails before meals at the lodge; internet access; fishing license. Not Included: International airfare to Buenos Aires; hotels or transfers in Buenos Aires; airfare from Buenos Aires to Rio Grande; ground transfers from Rio Grande; fishing license; personal equipment, laundry service; staff and guide gratuities.

December 16, 2025

Crooked Island Lodge

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December 1, 2025

Crooked Island Lodge has a lot of fishable water close by and it isn’t all just bonefish! There are extensive systems of interior creek and lagoon areas that have big bonefish, an assortment of snapper, barracuda and small grouper, some permit and the occasional small to medium sized tarpon – all catchable on a fly rod or spinning gear.

Towards the outer edges of the islands, out in the Bight, it’s entirely different fishing: poling or wading crystal-clear sand flats, which hold thousands of school-size (2-4 pound) bones. Along the edges of the mangroves on a high tide you’ll again find larger single and double bonefish nosing through the roots and marl.

Species: Bonefish (2-4 lbs, some larger), snapper (mutton, mangrove, yellowtail), barracuda, permit, tarpon, grouper, wahoo, blue and white marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi, jacks, sharks

Location: Northernmost tip of Crooked Island, Southern Bahamas

Private 3,500-foot airstrip on-site; also accessible via Colonel Hill Airport (MYCI)

Accommodations: 8 air-conditioned hotel rooms and 6 private cottages with kitchenettes

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Crooked Island Lodge Bahamas exterior and grounds

Crooked Island Lodge Bahamas accommodations

Flats Fishing

The beach in front of the lodge offers excellent fishing opportunities for jacks, small permit, grouper, snapper and such with the fly rod. If you’re willing to use a spinning rod or can cast a needlefish fly a considerable distance, you can also catch barracuda up to 5 feet long, either casting from the skiff, trolling behind the skiff or fishing from shore.

The fishing can be fantastic for bonefish that haven’t seen enough pressure to become spooky yet, averaging 2-4 pounds, with some much larger fish on certain flats, tailing or cruising alone or in pairs. Besides bonefish, there are lots of snapper (mutton, mangrove, yellowtail), jacks, some big permit, a few tarpon, ocean triggerfish and tons of barracuda. Photographers will want to catch a bonefish within view of some of the thousands of Flamingos that inhabit this part of the Bahamas.

Bonefishing guide and angler on the flats at Crooked Island Lodge Bahamas

Bonefishing on the flats at Crooked Island Lodge Bahamas

Offshore Fishing

If you like the big fish – the offshore stuff – the lodge operates a completely equipped boat. Offshore fishing with Captain Robbie Gibson is incredible. The lodge is fishing water that no other sport fishing boats are touching. Daily catches may exceed thirty fish and are not uncommon. Fall & Winter are excellent for wahoo and mackerel and some tuna. Spring & winter are excellent for tuna, dolphin (mahi mahi), and marlin. Wahoo and mackerel are also good.

At the hotel, there is a picture of this fellow holding a wahoo that scaled reliably at 148 pounds. That’s a damn big wahoo. Billfish, tuna, dorado and other offshore species abound (seasonally) just a mile or less from shore or you can arrange longer excursions to productive offshore fishing spots for the day or a sleep over trip to the renowned Diana Banks.

For fly-casters looking for deep water fish, the lodge has been experimenting successfully with live baiting big jack crevale, horseyed jacks, amberjacks, mutton snapper, dorado and tuna. Live baiting involves releasing live pilchards to attract schooling fish to the boat and then casting flies. Bring your 10-12 weight rods and big deceiver patterns if you’d like to try this (subject to availability of the big boat and access to the live bait).

Reef Fishing

Light tackle or inshore fishing is very popular and highly productive with all our guests. Fishing in about 100 ft. of water produces nice catches of grouper, snapper, hard fighting jacks, mackerel, sharks, and cudas. Guests are invited to bring their catch back to the hotel, where the experienced and skilled Crooked Island Lodge chef will prepare your catch for dinner at the Sunset Bar & Grill. Chumming, jigging and live bait techniques are used for inshore fishing. Excellent catches are available all year long. Because of the low population density (the total population of Acklins/Crooked Islands is less than 1,000), the reefs have barely been touched.

The Lodge

The setting is lovely – a very dramatic bit of coastline with beautiful beaches and shells, great reef fishing 10 yards from shore and a 30-minute run to the flats. The hotel itself is informal, not luxurious, but modern and comfy, quiet, small and nicely tree-shaded. There are 12 rooms in 3 villas, a separate dining area, a beach cabana where dinners and lunches are sometimes served, a bar and a private airfield. The nearest village is about a mile away. The Crooked Islanders are wonderful, dignified people with big smiles; quiet, polite, religious and good-humored.

Crooked Island Lodge offers eight air-conditioned hotel rooms, each featuring two double beds, a private bath, sitting area, microwave, coffee maker, and mini-fridge. These rooms provide spectacular sunset views. Six private cottages are also available, equipped with two double beds, a private bath, seating and dining area, and a kitchenette that includes a refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and coffee maker. Private patios overlook the marina.

Crooked Island Lodge Bahamas marina and fishing boats

Crooked Island Lodge Bahamas offshore fishing catch

Dining & Activities

The Sunset Bar & Grill, located steps from the main lodge, offers incredible views of Bird Rock Lighthouse and is named for the magnificent sunsets enjoyed almost nightly. The restaurant serves fresh, locally caught seafood such as grouper, snapper, tuna, mahi-mahi, lobster, and conch, prepared in traditional Bahamian recipes. Breakfast includes fresh coffee, juices, fruit, pastries, breakfast meats, and eggs cooked to order. Lunch options are available for individuals and groups, with “cooler lunches” prepared for those fishing or exploring. Dinner features hearty portions of locally influenced dishes, accompanied by homemade breads and desserts. Special dietary requests can be accommodated with advance notice.

The lodge overlooks Bird Rock Lighthouse, surrounded by an extensive reef system. Guests can snorkel steps away from their rooms or experience unique “wall diving” just off the beach. Sea kayak tours of the coast and visits to the historic lighthouse are available. Self-guided snorkeling is also an option.

The lodge features a 35-slip marina accommodating vessels up to 160 feet, with amenities such as high-quality RO water, full electrical hookups, and fuel services available daily.

Getting There

Crooked Island is located in the southern Bahamas, a 1 hour and 15 minute flight south of Nassau. Bahamas Air services the island from Nassau twice per week (Wednesdays and Saturdays), landing at Colonel Hill Airport, a 4,000′ airstrip on the southwest portion of the island, approximately a 30-minute drive to Crooked Island Lodge. For a more convenient travel option, charter flights can also be arranged. Crooked Island Lodge has a 3,500′ private airstrip which makes it ideal for private planes as well as charter flights.

Crooked Island Lodge Bahamas marina and boats

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Crooked Island Lodge has a lot of fishable water close by and it isn’t all just bonefish! There are extensive systems of interior creek and lagoon areas that have big bonefish, an assortment of snapper, barracuda and small grouper, some permit and the occasional small to medium sized tarpon – all catchable on a fly rod or spinning gear. Towards the outer edges of the islands, out in the Bight, it’s entirely different fishing: poling or wading crystal-clear sand flats, which hold thousands of school-size (2-4 pound) bones. Along the edges of the mangroves on a high tide you’ll again find larger single and double bonefish nosing through the roots and marl.

The beach in front of the lodge, the fishing can sometimes be quite good for jacks, small permit, grouper, snapper and such with the fly rod. If you’re willing to use a spinning rod or can cast a needlefish fly a considerable distance, you can also catch barracuda up to 5 feet long, either casting from the skiff, trolling behind the skiff or fishing from shore.

Off Shore

If you like the big fish – the offshore stuff – the lodge operates a completely equipped boat. Offshore fishing with Captain Robbie Gibson is incredible. The lodge is fishing water that no other sport fishing boats are touching. Daily catches may exceed thirty fish and are not uncommon. Fall & Winter are excellent for wahoo and mackerel and some tuna. Spring & winter are excellent for tuna, dolphin (mahi mahi), and marlin. Wahoo and mackerel are also good.

Reef Fishing

Light tackle or Inshore fishing is very popular and highly productive with all our guests. Fishing in about 100 ft. of water produces nice catches of grouper, snapper, hard fighting jacks, mackerel, sharks, and cudas. Guests are invited to bring their catch back to the hotel, where the experienced and skilled Crooked Island Lodge chef will prepare your catch for dinner at the Sunset Bar & Grill. Chumming, jigging and live bait techniques are used for inshore fishing. Excellent catches are available all year long. Because of the low population density (the total population of Acklins/Crooked Islands is less than 1,000), the reefs have barely been touched. At the hotel, there is a picture of this fellow holding a wahoo that scaled reliably at 148 pounds. That’s a damn big wahoo. Billfish, tuna, dorado and other offshore species abound (seasonally) just a mile or less from shore or you can arrange longer excursions to productive offshore fishing spots for the day or a sleep over trip to the renowned Diana Banks. For fly-casters looking for deep water fish, the lodge has been experimenting successfully with live baiting big jack crevale, horseyed jacks, amberjacks, mutton snapper, dorado and tuna. Live baiting involves releasing live pilchards to attract schooling fish to the boat and then casting flies. Bring your 10-12 weight rods and big deceiver patterns if you’d like to try this (subject to availability of the big boat and access to the live bait). The setting is lovely – a very dramatic bit of coastline with beautiful beaches and shells, great reef fishing 10 yards from shore and a 30-minute run to the flats. The hotel itself is informal, not luxurious, but modern and comfy, quiet, small and nicely tree-shaded. There are 12 rooms in 3 villas, a separate dining area, a beach cabana where dinners and lunches are sometimes served, a bar and a private airfield. The nearest village is about a mile away. The Crooked Islanders are wonderful, dignified people with big smiles; quiet, polite, religious and good-humored.

The fishing can be fantastic for bonefish that haven’t seen enough pressure to become spooky yet, averaging 2 – 4 pounds, with some much larger fish on certain flats, tailing or cruising alone or in pairs. Besides bonefish, there are lots of snapper (mutton, mangrove, yellowtail), jacks, some big permit, a few tarpon, ocean triggerfish and tons of barracuda. Photographers will want to catch a bonefish within view of some of the thousands of Flamingos that inhabit this part of the Bahamas.

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Please call Angler Adventures for custom packages at Crooked Island Lodge, including guided flats fishing, blue water fishing, reef fishing, non-fishing activities, and non-fishing activities. Crooked Island is located in the southern Bahamas, a 1 hour and 15 minute flight south of Nassau. Bahamas Air services the island from Nassau twice per week (Wednesdays and Saturdays), landing at Colonel Hill Airport, a 4,000′ airstrip on the southwest portion of the island, approximately a 30-minute drive to Crooked Island Lodge. For a more convenient travel option, charter flights can also be arranged. Crooked Island Lodge has a 3,500′ private airstrip which makes it ideal for private planes as well as charter flights.

December 1, 2025

Andros Island Bonefish Club

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Andros Island Bonefish Club offers easy access to the famed Bahamas bonefishing of northern Andros. The lodge is conveniently situated on the mouth of Cargill Creek at the eastern end of the North Bight of Andros, Bahamas. The fishing lodge is a stone’s throw away from a productive, wadeable flat. Stretching in all directions are miles more of healthy Bahamas bonefishing flats.

The north and middle bights of Andros are comprised of channels and cays interlaced with bonefishing flats, meaning that bonefishing guides can often find leeward fishing regardless of wind direction. At Andros Island Bonefish Club, anglers can expect chances to cast to large numbers of medium sized bones with chances at the huge, double-digit fish that made Andros a famous Bahamas bonefishing destination.

Anglers will enjoy an unusually diverse bonefishing experience at Andros Island Bonefish Club. Flats range from wadeable, hard sand to deeper, soft marl. In certain areas large schools of bonefish are common; in others larger singles and doubles are the norm.

Species: Bonefish (medium to large, with chances at double-digit fish), occasional permit, resident tarpon (30-60 lbs, some over 100 lbs), barracuda, jack, and snapper

Location: Cargill Creek, North Bight of Andros Island, Bahamas

Lodge located directly on the flats—fishing within minutes

Fleet: Seven 16-foot Dolphin Super Skiffs and three Hewes boats with 70-90hp Yamaha outboards

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Andros Island Bonefish Club lodge exterior

Bonefishing on the flats at Andros Island

The Fishing

An advantage of fishing out of Andros Island Bonefish Club is that its bonefishing guides are all extremely experienced and can use this diversity to the advantage of weather conditions and each angler’s specific bonefishing preferences. Catch and release is practiced while bonefishing at Andros Island Bonefish Club and the guides don’t keep any bonefish.

You may see an occasional permit on certain flats during most of the year, and there are resident tarpon in the deeper creeks on the west side of Andros Island. These non-migratory tarpon, averaging about 30-60 pounds, although fish well over 100 pounds have been landed. Bear in mind, however, that encounters with permit or tarpon are not common in most areas of the Bahamas. The barracuda, jack and snapper fishing, however, can be quite consistent.

Andros Island Bonefish Club uses seven 16-foot Dolphin Super Skiffs and three Hewes boats, powered alternately by reliable 70-hp, 80-hp and 90-hp Yamaha outboards. All skiffs are equipped with poling platforms for stalking bigger Bahamas bonefish. Operating each vessel is one of Andros Island Bonefish Club’s team of dedicated Bahamas bonefishing guides, including owner Rupert Leadon and his brothers Nelson and Brian. Many of these Bahamas fishing guides have more than fifteen years of experience guiding on the flats surrounding Cargill Creek and Andros Island Bonefish Club.

The Lodge

The lodge itself is a modern, comfortable facility, situated feet from the Atlantic. Built in 1988, the fishing lodge was renovated in 1990. All twenty nine rooms are clean, comfortable and air conditioned.

There is a lounge area (bar) and dining room overlooking the water. Each room has a great view of the ocean and can accommodate up to three people and includes a private bath, personal refrigerator, ample dresser and closet space and a ceiling fan. Several of the rooms have satellite television (although service throughout the Bahamas is very unreliable). Daily housekeeping is provided and laundry service is available upon request. Guests at Andros Island Bonefish Club have access to the adjacent Creekside property and amenities, including an oceanfront swimming pool.

Meals

Meals are served in the dining room at Andros Island Bonefish Club. Each morning hot breakfast of eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast, fresh fruit and juice is served before a day of fishing. Guests then hand pick their own lunches which are put in coolers and transferred to the skiffs. Bottled water is provided and soft drinks, juice or Gatorade are available on request.

On your return from the day of guided Bahamas bonefishing, hors d’oeuvres are served. Dinners usually consist of chicken, pork or beef or local seafood including grouper, mahi, lobster (August 1-March 31), fish and conch. After dinner, tasty desserts and fresh coffee are served. A bartender is available to serve you a cold Kalik or drink of your choice.

Andros Island Bonefish Club 2025 Rates

Length of Stay	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$2,268.00	$3,182.00
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$3,113.50	$4,426.00
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$3,685.00	$5,230.00
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$3,952.00	$5,681.00
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$5,635.50	$8,183.50
8 Nights / 7 Days Fishing	$6,468.00	$9,431.00

Rates are per person in USD$ and subject to change. Contact us for seasonal discounts, special offers or promotional pricing.

Included in the Rate

All accommodations and meals at the lodge
Complimentary glass of wine with dinner
Fishing with a boat/guide/lunch
Bottled water
VAT on fishing package
Taxi transfer to and from the Andros Town airport (also known as Fresh Creek Airport)
Basic laundry service

Not Included

Air travel to Andros Town airport
Airport departure taxes
Tackle (except for reef and off-shore fishing)
Trolling baits for off-shore fishing
Extra fuel beyond 2 tanks per day
Trips to the west side
Alcoholic beverages/soft drinks
Gratuities
Items of a personal nature
VAT charge on all miscellaneous items excluding tips

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Andros Island Bonefish Club offers easy access to the famed Bahamas bonefishing of northern Andros. Andros Island Bonefish Lodge is conveniently situated on the mouth of Carghill Creek at the eastern end of the North Bight of Andros, Bahamas. The fishing lodge is a stone’s throw away from a productive, wadeable flat. Stretching in all directions are miles more of healthy Bahamas bonefishing flats.

The north and middle bights of Andros are comprised of channels and cays interlaced with bonefishing flats, meaning that bonefishing guides can often find leeward fishing regardless of wind direction. At Andros Island Bonefish Club, anglers can expect chances to cast to large numbers of medium sized bones with chances at the huge, double-digit fish that made Andros a famous bahamas bonefishing destination.

Anglers will enjoy an unusually diverse bonefishing experience at Andros Island Bonefish Club. Flats range from wadeable, hard sand to deeper, soft marl. In certain areas large schools of bonefish are common; in others larger singles and doubles are the norm.

An advantage of fishing out of Andros Island Bonefish Club is that its bonefishing guides are all extremely experienced and can use this diversity to the advantage of weather conditions and each angler’s specific bonefishing preferences. Catch and release is practiced while bonefishing at Andros Island Bonefish Club and the guides don’t keep any bonefish.

You may see an occasional permit on certain flats during most of the year, and there are resident tarpon in the deeper creeks on the west side of Andros Island. These non-migratory tarpon, averaging about 30-60 pounds, although fish well over 100 pounds have been landed. Bear in mind, however, that encounters with permit or tarpon are not common in most areas of the Bahamas. The barracuda, jack and snapper fishing, however, can be quite consistent.

Andros Island Bonefish Club uses seven 16-foot Dolphin Super Skiffs and three Hewes boats, powered alternately by reliable 70-hp, 80-hp and 90-hp Yamaha outboards. All skiffs are equipped with poling platforms for stalking bigger Bahamas bonefish. Operating each vessel is one of Andros Island Bonefish Club’s team of dedicated Bahamas bonefishing guides, including owner Rupert Leadon and his brothers Nelson and Brian. Many of these Bahamas fishing guides have more than fifteen years of experience guiding on the flats surrouding Carghill Creek and Andros Island Bonefish Club.

The lodge itself is a modern, comfortable facility, situated feet from the Atlantic. Built in 1988, the fishing lodge was renovated in 1990. All twenty nine rooms are clean, comfortable and air conditioned.

There is a lounge area (bar) and dining room overlooking the water. Each room has a great view of the ocean and can accommodate up to three people and includes a private bath, personal refrigerator, ample dresser and closet space and a ceiling fan. Several of the rooms have satellite television (although service throughout the Bahamas is very unreliable). Daily housekeeping is provided and laundry service is available upon request. Guests at Andros Island Bonefish Club have access to the adjacent Creekside property and amenities, including an oceanfront swimming pool.

Meals are served in the dining room at Andros Island Bonefish Club. Each morning hot breakfast of eggs, bacon, pancakes, toast, fresh fruit and juice is served before a day of fishing. Guests then hand pick their own lunches which are put in coolers and transferred to the skiffs. Bottled water is provided and soft drinks, juice or Gatorade are available on request.

On your return from the day of guided Bahamas bonefishing, hors d’oeuvres are served. Dinners usually consist of chicken, pork or beef or local seafood including grouper, mahi, lobster (August 1-March 31), fish and conch. After dinner, tasty deserts and fresh coffee are served. A bartender is available to serve you a cold Kalik or drink of your choice.

ANDROS ISLAND BONEFISH CLUB 2024 – 2025 RATES

Package	Double Occupancy	Single Occupancy
7-nights / 6-days	$4,335 per person	$6,295 per person
6-nights / 5-days	$3,685 per person	$5,230 per person
5-nights / 4-days	$3,040 per person	$4,370 per person
4-nights / 3-days	$2,395 per person	$3,405 per person
2-nights / 2-days	$1,745 per person	$2,488 per person

Included: All accommodations and meals at the lodge, complimentary glass of wine with dinner, fishing with a boat/guide/lunch, and bottled water. VAT on fishing package; Taxi transfer to and from the Andros Town airport and basic laundry service.

Not Included: air travel to Andros Town airport (also known as Fresh Creek Airport), airport departure taxes, tackle (except for reef and off-shore fishing); trolling baits for off-shore fishing; extra fuel beyond 2 tanks per day; trips to the west side; alcoholic beverages/soft drinks; gratuities; items of a personal nature; VAT charge on all miscellaneous items excluding tips

December 1, 2025

Abaco Lodge

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December 1, 2025

The “Marls of Abaco” is a vast expanse of prime, wilderness bonefish habitat, situated along the western shore of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. This little fished area spans some 300 square miles: 30 miles north – south and about 10 miles off the west coast of Abaco. The Marls have long been known by well-traveled bonefishermen as one of the most unique and productive fisheries in the Bahamas.

Abaco Island is one of the larger and more developed Islands in the 700 mile long Bahamian chain, but its development is principally along the eastern shore with white sand beaches and easy access to deep water. Much of the land mass along the western shore drops off to swampy wetlands, referred to as “The Marls”. Comprised of hundreds of square miles of mangroves, creeks, cuts and flats, navigable only by shallow draft flats skiffs, the Marls remain an undeveloped wilderness and ideal bonefish habitat.

The greatest advantage of Abaco Lodge is its location, literally on the flats. Anglers walk a short distance from their rooms to the dock, hop in a skiff, and can be fishing prime flats within 5 – 10 minutes.

Bonefish (2-10 lbs), tarpon (seasonal), occasional permit

Location: Great Abaco Island, 15 minutes from Marsh Harbour Airport

Lodge located directly on the flats—fishing within 5-10 minutes

Single rooms available at no additional cost (first come, first serve)

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The Fishing

Unlike some of the less developed islands in the Bahamas, Abaco has the third largest airport in the Bahamas (Marsh Harbour). Good numbers of direct flights from the U.S. makes traveling relatively easy and the lodge is an easy 15-minute drive from the airport.

Another attractive feature is that Abaco Lodge provides single rooms for the majority of their guests at no additional cost. Each room is spacious and well appointed with a private bath. The lodge has 7 rooms to accommodate 8 anglers per week. There are 6 single rooms set up for single occupancy and 1 room set up for double occupancy. The single occupancy rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.

The lodge owns a fleet of state of the art Hells Bay Flats Skiffs that get you to the fish quickly and efficiently. They are also stealthy boats and navigate the shallow waters of the Marls beautifully. Experienced guides are not in short supply on Abaco and Abaco Lodge has developed loyalty from some of the best on the island.

There is one additional ingredient that contributes greatly to the success of Abaco Lodge … management. Nervous Waters has always taken pride in finding the right managers for each of their destinations. Marsh Harbour has a good supply chain, so if anything is needed, it’s generally there by the end of the day.

Despite all these other accolades, it is the fishing that really sets Abaco Lodge apart. The marls offers some of the most productive bonefishing in the Bahamas for 2 – 7 pound bonefish. The lodge compliments its “home” waters (the marls) with trailering options on the east side of Abaco, where the fish are larger and the wading more prevalent. With drives of 15 – 40 minutes guests can be fishing the east side of Abaco from Cherokee Sound to Treasure Cay. Here anglers will find 5 – 10 pound bonefish in good numbers, whether fishing from a skiff or wading hard sand flats a couple of hours either side of low tide.

The bonefish move into the Marls on the rising tide looking for food, and the drill is to follow them in, and when the tide starts to drop, follow them back out. Some of these interior flats are wadable, but as the term “marl” implies, many of the interior flats are too soft for comfortable wading, so are fished from the skiff. The outer edges of the Marls are typically firm, and the guides may target tailing fish on these wadable flats during the lower stages of the tide. From time to time, tarpon may be encountered on some of the deeper flats.

Abaco Lodge has been best publicized by an ESPN series entitled, Pirates of the Flats, which first aired in January 2010. Angler celebrities Lefty Kreh, Yvon Chouinard, Michael Keaton, Tom Brokaw, Thomas McGuane and Bill Kline were invited to Abaco Lodge to film the series and ESPN captured on film the beauty and productivity of this unique fishery. Viewers may recall many scenes with these celebrities seated at the outdoor dining area or sitting around the fire pit at night, recounting the events of the day. These images solidified what those in the industry already knew. Abaco Lodge is an alluring location to immerse yourself in the sport of bonefishing with a fly.

Abaco Lodge 2025-2026 Rates

Packages of any duration are available. Rates are based on single occupancy accommodations and fishing 2 anglers per boat and guide. Single fishing rates are available on request.

LOW SEASON 2025 (October – December)

Length of Stay	Shared room and boat	Single room and shared boat
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$7,550	$7,550
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$6,995	$6,995
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$6,450	$6,450
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$5,350	$5,350
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$4,050	$4,050

HIGH SEASON 2026 (January – June)

Length of Stay	Shared room and boat	Single room and shared boat
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$7,950	$7,950
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$7,350	$7,350
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$6,750	$6,750
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$5,650	$5,650
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$4,750	$4,750

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What’s Included

Included in the rate: Transportation from Marsh Harbour airport to the lodge, round-trip; single or double occupancy room (first come first serve); all meals; refreshments onboard the boat; beer and soft drinks and liquor at the lodge; wine with dinner and a boat and guide for each two anglers, daily; Bahamas Fishing License.

What’s Not Included

Not included and/or additional charges would include: Air travel to Marsh Harbour; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); tackle, lures, and flies; personal items; gratuities; single angler surcharge.

Reservations and Deposit: A 50% deposit is necessary to confirm a reservation. Final payment is due 95 days prior to arrival.

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NOTICE: Abaco Lodge reopened in April 2023 after sustaining severe damage during Hurricane Dorian in September 2019. We’re excited to have this wonderful property back in operation after more than 3 years! We’ll continue to update this page as we continue to get great reports.

The “Marls of Abaco” is a vast expanse of prime, wilderness bonefish habitat, situated along the western shore of Great Abaco Island in the Bahamas. This little fished area spans some 300 square miles: 30 miles north – south and about 10 miles off the west coast of Abaco. The Marls have long been known by well-traveled bonefishermen as one of the most unique and productive fisheries in the Bahamas.

Abaco Island is one of the larger and more developed Islands in the 700 mile long Bahamian chain, but its development is principally along the eastern shore with white sand beaches and easy access to deep water. Much of the land mass along the western shore drops off to swampy wetlands, referred to as the “The Marls”. Comprised of hundreds of square miles of mangroves, creeks, cuts and flats, navigable only by shallow draft flats skiffs, the Marls remain an undeveloped wilderness and ideal Bonefish habitat.

Unlike some of the less developed islands in the Bahamas, Abaco has the third largest airport in the Bahamas (Marsh Harbour). Good numbers of direct flights from the U.S. makes traveling relatively easy and the lodge is an easy 15-minute drive from the airport.

The greatest advantage of Abaco Lodge is its location, literally on the flats. Anglers walk a short distance from their rooms to the dock, hop in a skiff, and can be fishing prime flats within 5 – 10 minutes.

Another attractive feature is that Abaco Lodge provides single rooms for the majority of their guests at no additional cost. Each room is spacious and well appointed with a private bath.

The lodge has 7 rooms to accommodate 8 anglers per week. There are 6 single rooms set up for single occupancy and 1 rooms set up for double occupancy. The single occupancy rooms are available on a first come first serve basis.

The lodge owns a fleet of state of the art Hells Bay Flats Skiffs that get you to the fish quickly and efficiently. They are also stealthy boats and navigate the shallow waters of the Marls beautifully.

Experienced guides are not in short supply on Abaco and Abaco Lodge has developed loyalty from some of the best on the island.

There is one additional ingredient that contributes greatly to the success of Abaco Lodge … management. Nervous Waters has always taken pride in finding the right managers for each of their destinations.

Marsh Harbour has a good supply chain, so if anything is needed, it’s generally there by the end of the day.

Despite all these other accolades, it is the fishing that really sets Abaco Lodge apart. The marls offers some of the most productive bonefishing in the Bahamas for 2 – 7 pound bonefish. The lodge compliments its “home” waters (the marls) with trailering options on the east side of Abaco, where the fish are larger and the wading more prevalent. With drives of 15 – 40 minutes guests can be fishing the east side of Abaco from Cherokee Sound to Treasure Cay. Here anglers will find 5 – 10 pound bonefish in good numbers, whether fishing from a skiff or wading hard sand flats a couple of hours either side of low tide.

The bonefish move into the Marls on the rising tide looking for food, and the drill is to follow them in, and when the tide starts to drop, follow them back out. Some of these interior flats are wadable, but as the term “marl” implies, many of the interior flats are too soft for comfortable wading, so are fished from the skiff. The outer edges of the Marls are typically firm, and the guides may target tailing fish on these wadable flats during the lower stages of the tide. From time to time, Tarpon may be encountered on some of the deeper flats.

Abaco Lodge has been best publicized by an ESPN series entitled, Pirates of the Flats, which first aired in January 2010. Angler celebrities Lefty Kreh, Yvon Chouinard, Michael Keaton, Tom Brokaw, Thomas McGuane and Bill Kline were invited to Abaco Lodge to film the series and ESPN captured on film the beauty and productivity of this unique fishery. Viewers may recall many scenes with these celebrities seated at the outdoor dining area or sitting around the fire pit at night, recounting the events of the day. These images solidified what those in the industry already knew. Abaco Lodge is an alluring location to immerse yourself in the sport of bonefishing with a fly.

Packages of any duration are available. Below rates are based on single occupancy accommodations and fishing 2 anglers per boat and guide. Single fishing rates are available on request.

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Abaco Lodge 2023-2024 Rates

(subject to change)

	October – December 2023	January – June 2024
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	$7,550 per person	$7,950 per person
6 Nights / 5 Days Fishing	$6,995 per person	$7,350 per person
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	$6,450 per person	$6,750 per person
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	$5,350 per person	$5,650 per person
3 Nights / 2 Days Fishing	$4,050 per person	$4,750 per person

Included in the rate: transportation from Marsh Harbour airport to the lodge, round-trip; single or double occupancy room (first come first serve); all meals; refreshments onboard the boat; beer and soft drinks and liquor at the lodge; wine with dinner and a boat and guide for each two anglers, daily; Bahamas Fishing License.

Not included and/or additional charges would include: air travel to Marsh Harbour; Bahamas Value Added Tax (Effective January 1, 2015); tackle, lures, and flies; personal items; gratuities; single angler surcharge.

A 50% deposit is necessary to confirm a reservation. Final payment is due 95 days prior to arrival.

December 1, 2025

Limay River Lodge

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November 12, 2025

The Limay River Lodge is the first and only lodge on the incomparable Middle Limay River. The lodge opened in November 2014 and created easy access to a virtually untapped fishery. The Middle Limay River is one of the richest fishing resources in Northern Patagonia (the areas North of Bariloche). The Limay has a reputation for consistently producing large resident brown trout, strong rainbows, and enormous migratory browns.

The Middle Limay River is a large river, with numerous channels, that offers a variety of fishing opportunities: Dry Fly fishing with large attractor patterns or matching the hatch to rising fish, nymphing fishy runs, or stripping streamers to imitate minnows or pancoras. Angler’s searching for the “ultimate” Patagonian fly-fishing experience will find a trip to the Middle Limay unforgettable.

Brown trout (resident 17-22″, migratory measured in pounds), rainbow trout, all on dry flies

Season: Early November through end of May (consistent tailwater fishing year-round)

Location: Middle Limay River, Northern Patagonia—mid-point access to 12 fishing beats

Tailwater fishery—90% dry fly fishing with large attractor patterns

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Limay River Lodge Patagonia trout fishing

The Middle Limay River

There are two structures that create the defining characteristics to the Middle Limay that make it so productive: The Pichi Picun Leufu Dam and El Chocon Reservoir. The Pichi Picun Leufu Dam turns the Middle Limay into a tail-water with consistent flows, clean / clear water, and prime water temperatures for trout and insect life. El Chocon Reservoir is an expansive lake (315 sq. miles of surface area with a max depth of 200 ft) that produces the Brown Trout which are measured in pounds, not inches, that migrate out of the reservoir and up the Limay to spawn. This creates a unique combination of predictable, consistent fishing for large fish, with the ever present possibility of taking massive browns on a dry fly.

The Fishing

The fishing on the Limay is virtually the same throughout the season, which runs from early-November until the end of May, because it’s a tail water. The majority of fishing (up to 90%) can be done with large attractor dries, which are surprisingly effective on Limay River rainbows and browns. Match the Hatch fishing, Attractor / dropper, and Streamer fishing are also effective all season long.

The resident fish are typically between 17″ – 22″, with larger fish being common. It’s almost common place for anglers to a have a day only catching fish 20″, all on dries! The highest concentration of “migratory” fish in the Limay River is early and late in the season, but there are huge browns in the Limay year round. The fishing is a truly unique combination of action and excitement.

Lodge Location & Access

Limay River Lodge is located at approximately the mid-point of the Middle Limay River. With drive times to the 12 access points as little as 5 minutes to just under an hour, depending on which beat you prefer to fish any given day. Anglers can also choose to wade the waters around the lodge for full or half day fishing. The variety of access points allow for full day floats, half day floats, short floats, long floats, strictly wading, and wading/floating combos.

Accommodations

The Limay River Lodge is a U-shaped structure with an open courtyard, conveniently close the river. The lodge can accommodate 14 anglers in 7 double occupancy guest rooms, each with large open closets and private baths, and individual rod racks and wader hangers outside each room under a covered walkway. The dining room / living room are both located in a large open space at the East end of the lodge. There’s a fire pit in the courtyard, surrounded by a seating area, which is an ideal evening gathering spot. Anglers will find the Limay River Lodge comparable to a 5-star hotel in atmosphere, service, and appointments. There is reliable WiFi internet access, but no cell service.

Equipment & Guides

Limay River Lodge has a fleet of Hyde Drift boats, which are ideal for floating the Limay River and new 4×4 trucks with trailers. Limay River Lodge also offers guests use of their Sage / Redington Rods paired with Sage / Redington reels and Rio Lines, as well as Redington Waders and Boots. The Limay River Lodge also has it’s own staff of professional fishing guides that are exclusively fishing the Limay River.

Limay River Lodge 2025 – 2026 Rates

Rates are per person based on 7 nights accommodations and 6 days guided fishing with two people sharing a room and a guide daily. Shorter packages are available. Please contact us for current rates and availability.

$990 per night, per person
• Private room request add $200 per night, per angler
• Single (private) guide add $200 per day, per angler
•Non-angling rates are available, please contact us for details

Round Trip driving transfers between the lodge and Bariloche, San Martin, or Neuquen, $175 per person, per transfer Prices for single guide requested is $200 a day and single room requested is $200 per night.

Rates are in $USD, are per person, and subject to change; confirm current pricing when you inquire.

Contact us for Seasonal Discounts, Special Offers or Promotional Pricing

Included & Not Included

Included: Accommodations at Limay River Lodge; Daily Guided Fishing; All Meals & Beverages, included local beer, excellent wine and open bar at the lodge; ground transfers from Limay River Lodge to the fishing areas; fishing license.

Not Included: Airfare; Reception & Assistance in Buenos Aires; Non-Fishing activities; IN/OUT Private ground transfer from Bariloche, Neuquén or San Martin de los Andes (Chapelco) Airports to Limay River Lodge; Trip Insurance; Guide and Staff Gratuities; Additional travel services in Buenos Aires such as transfers, hotels, or tours.

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The Limay River Lodge is the first and only lodge on the incomparable Middle Limay River. The lodge opened in November 2014 and created easy access to a virtually untapped fishery. The Middle Limay River is one of the richest fishing resources in Northern Patagonia (the areas North of Bariloche). The Limay has a reputation for consistently producing large resident brown trout, strong rainbows, and enormous migratory browns. The Middle Limay River is a large river, with numerous channels, that offers a variety of fishing opportunities: Dry Fly fishing with large attractor patterns or matching the hatch to rising fish, nymphing fishy runs, or stripping streamers to imitate minnows or pancoras. Angler’s searching for the “ultimate” Patagonian fly-fishing experience will find a trip to the Middle Limay unforgettable.

There are two structures that create the defining characteristics to the Middle Limay that make it so productive: The Pichi Picun Leufu Dam and El Chocon Reservoir. The Pichi Picun Leufu Dam turns the Middle Limay into a tail-water with consistent flows, clean / clear water, and prime water temperatures for trout and insect life. El Chocon Reservoir is an expansive lake (315 sq. miles of surface area with a max depth of 200 ft) that produces the Brown Trout which are measured in pounds, not inches, that migrate out of the reservoir and up the Limay to spawn. This creates a unique combination of predictable, consistent fishing for large fish, with the ever present possibility of taking massive browns on a dry fly.

The fishing on the Limay is virtually the same throughout the season, which runs from early-November until the end of May, because it’s a tail water. The majority of fishing (up to 90%) can be done with large attractor dries, which are surprisingly effective on Limay River rainbows and browns. Match the Hatch fishing, Attractor / dropper, and Streamer fishing are also effective all season long. The resident fish are typically between 17″ – 22″, with larger fish being common. It’s almost common place for anglers to a have a day only catching fish 20″, all on dries! The highest concentration of “migratory” fish in the Limay River is early and late in the season, but there are huge browns in the Limay year round. The fishing is a truly unique combination of action and excitement.

Limay River Lodge is located at approximately the mid-point of the Middle Limay River. With drive times to the 12 access points as little as 5 minutes to just under an hour, depending on which beat you prefer to fish any given day. Anglers can also choose to wade the waters around the lodge for full or half day fishing. The variety of access points allow for full day floats, half day floats, short floats, long floats, strictly wading, and wading/floating combos.

The Limay River Lodge is a U-shaped structure with an open courtyard, conveniently close the river. The lodge can accommodate 14 anglers in 7 double occupancy guest rooms, each with large open closets and private baths, and individual rod racks and wader hangers outside each room under a covered walkway. The dining room / living room are both located in a large open space at the East end of the lodge. There’s a fire pit in the courtyard, surrounded by a seating area, which is an ideal evening gathering spot. Anglers will find the Limay River Lodge comparable to a 5-star hotel in atmosphere, service, and appointments. There is reliable WiFi internet access, but no cell service.

Limay River Lodge has a fleet of Hyde Drift boats, which are ideal for floating the Limay River and new 4×4 trucks with trailers. Limay River Lodge also offers guests use of their Sage / Redington Rods paired with Sage / Redington reels and Rio Lines, as well as Redington Waders and Boots. The Limay River Lodge also has it’s own staff of professional fishing guides that are exclusively fishing the Limay River.

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Limay River Lodge 2018 – 2019 Rates

(subject to change)

The cost for a 7-night / 6-day package is $6,860 per person based on double occupancy accommodations and a shared boat / guide daily. Shorter packages are available.

Included: Accommodations at Limay River Lodge; Daily Guided Fishing; All Meals & Beverages, included local beer, excellent wine and open bar at the lodge; ground transfers from Limay River Lodge to the fishing areas; fishing license.

Not Included: Airfare; Reception & Assistance in Buenos Aires; Non-Fishing activities; IN/OUT Private ground transfer from Bariloche, Neuquén or San Martin de los Andes (Chapelco) Airports to Limay River Lodge; Trip Insurance; Guide and Staff Gratuities; Additional travel services in Buenos Aires such as transfers, hotels, or tours.

January 30, 2019

Pira Lodge

Updated on

November 11, 2025

Pirá Lodge

The South American Golden Dorado (Salminus brasiliensis) is considered by many well traveled anglers to be the world’s greatest fighting game fish. This extraordinary jumper combines the running and leaping abilities of a salmon with the ferocity and predatory instincts of a tiger shark. It violently hammers flies and lures, then immediately explodes out of the water in a series of outrageous leaps and line stripping runs.

For many years, one of Latin America’s most exciting game fish was kept a secret in its heartland. In the last few years, the Dorado, or “River Tiger” as it is affectionately called in Argentina, has rocketed to the top of the “hot fish list”!

Throughout much of its equatorial range, the Dorado is caught in heavy rivers in fairly deep, murky waters and generally with heavy spinning or plug casting tackle. However, for anglers preferring to fish relatively light fly tackle or light spinning tackle, in more intimate, relatively clear waters, with even some sight casting opportunities from the deck of a flats skiff, Pirá Lodge offers the perfect alternative.

Golden Dorado (3-6 lbs average, 10+ lbs common, fish over 25 lbs possible)

Season: Mid-October through April (Argentine spring and summer)

Weather: Warm spring and summer conditions in Corrientes Province

Location: Iberá Marshlands, Corrientes Province, Argentina—3.5 million acres of pristine wetlands

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The Iberá Marshlands Experience

Pirá Lodge is located in the northeastern corner of Argentina in Corrientes Province on the immense Iberá Marsh. One of the most unique and fascinating ecosystems in the world, the Iberá Wetlands is comprised of 3,500,000 (three million five hundred thousand) acres of unexplored and uninhabited marshland that will be the setting for some of the most exciting fishing you will ever do. The marsh is a vast system of pristine creeks, rivers, shallows, and lakes roughly 2.5 times bigger than the Florida Everglades and is home to more than 350 species of birds, 85 mammals and almost 70 reptiles, along with this electrifying game fish!

Fishing Program & Techniques

Pirá Lodge guests fish from state of the art 18 foot Hell’s Bay flats skiffs with poling platforms. Primary fishing areas include the Corrientes River, the Headwaters and the Marsh proper.

The Corrientes River

The River is more traditional fishing usually with an 8 or 9 weight with a sink tip line. Large saltwater type streamer patterns are swung and stripped. One of the most effective patterns is the Andino, a hybrid muddler/deceiver pattern.

The Headwaters

The headwaters offers more floating line fishing and even surface patterns like mice (tied on heavy saltwater hooks) or sliders. Sometimes dorado will take poppers but seem to prefer sliders. The popular “Titanic” steelhead waking fly, has been adapted (tied on heavier hooks) and has been very successful in recent years.

The Marsh

The Marsh fishing is slightly more technical. This is generally clearer water and a stealthy approach is required. Again, the Marsh offers more opportunities for floating line fishing, and Pirá guides have even discovered these fish will eat buggy, rubber legged terrestrial dry flies!

What to Expect

While fish over 25 pounds have been taken at Pirá, most fish will average in the 3 – 6 pound range, with fish in the 10 + pound class taken each month of the season. The average day usually produces around 5 – 10 fish per rod per day. But this can vary widely. Dorado can be moody, but can also just go “on the grab”, and you might release 20 in a morning session.

Fishing Schedule & Gear

Daily fishing hours may vary depending on month and weather. A typical spring fishing day will start in the morning from 8:00 to 12:30, lunch at the lodge, and then afternoon fishing from 3:30 to 7:30. The season comprises the Argentine spring and summer, from mid-October through April.

Fly rods carrying 7, 8 & 9 weight lines are the weapons of choice. It’s best to carry two rods; an 8 or 9 rigged with a sinking line (like a T-200) and a 7 or 8 rigged with a floater. Traditional saltwater streamers and deceivers in black, purple chartreuse and white, some slider and mice patterns, and wire leaders (these are toothy critters) complete the required gear.

Lodge Accommodations & Amenities

Pirá Lodge is designed to provide its guests not only with a remarkable fishing experience, but also with maximum comfort. The lodge accommodates 12 guests (10 anglers) in 5 rooms and a cottage with 2 rooms. Each room is fully air-conditioned, with two double beds and large bathrooms with double windows, which provide a peaceful space to unwind in a warm bath. The rooms feature French windows, which open out to the shaded verandah with easy access to the 20 meter pool and a beautiful view of the surrounding wilderness. In addition to the comfort of a spacious sitting room, with unique furniture crafted by local artisans, anglers will appreciate the convenience of a fly tying table, and an on-site fly shop, fully equipped with flies, rods, reels and clothing.

Gourmet dining with Argentina’s famed beef and fine wines, traditional “asados” (BBQ´s), delicious regional as well as international cuisine desserts, and the fully stocked bar contribute to create the setting for perfect moments at the end of a perfect day.

Non-Fishing Activities

Other activities available are Kayaking, Bird watching, Horseback riding and snorkeling. Pirá is a strictly CATCH AND RELEASE fishery and strongly encourages the use of barb-less hooks.

Getting to Pirá Lodge

There are a number of options for travel to Pirá Lodge. Most convenient but also most expensive is using a private charter to fly directly to the lodge’s grass airstrip (dependent on water levels) or to nearby Mercedes or Goya Airports. This works well for groups of 4 or more. Alternately, you can fly commercial air to either Resistencia or Corrientes. From there it is a 4 ½ hour ground transfer.

Many will travel through, arriving in Buenos Aires early morning, taking a mid-morning flight to Corrientes where they overnight at the charming Hotel La Alondra, and make the ground transfer to the lodge the next morning.

The most novel travel method is using the overnight Luxury Sleeper bus to Mercedes. This features fully (flat) reclining seats with privacy curtains, much like you’d find on First Class transoceanic flights. This departs Buenos Aires at about 9:30 pm. Dinner and beverages are served and you’ll arrive in Mercedes at about 7:00 am. From there it’s a 1 ½ hour car transfer to the lodge.

Pirá Lodge 2025 – 2026 Rates

Season: October 2025 – April 2026. Rates are in USD per person, based on shared occupancy and boat.

Package Length	Price Per Person
7-nights / 6-days Fishing	$7,950
6-nights / 5-days fishing	$7,495
5-nights / 4-days fishing	$6,395
4-nights / 3-days fishing	$5,150
3-nights / 2-days fishing	$3,950

Rates are per person in USD$ and subject to change

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Occupancy: 12 guests, 10 anglers – 5 rooms & a cottage with 2 rooms. Check in after 2PM / Check out before 10AM.

Single Room & Boat: 60% surcharge

Non-Fisher: $650 per night per person

Fishing License: $100 per person

Full day fishing on arrival or departure day: $850 per boat

Half day fishing on arrival or departure day: $650 per boat

Included & Not Included

Included: Accommodations based on double occupancy; all meals, wines, beer and local and international spirits; professional guide services (2 anglers per guide/boat); loaner fishing equipment (rods, reels & lines).

Not Included: International & domestic airfares; private charters; fishing licenses; laundry service; transfers in & out of the Lodge; gratuities for guides and house staff.

The South American Golden Dorado (Salminus brasiliensis) is considered by many well traveled anglers to be the world’s greatest fighting game fish. This extraordinary jumper combines the running and leaping abilities of a salmon with the ferocity and predatory instincts of a tiger shark. It violently hammers flies and lures, then immediately explodes out of the water in a series of outrageous leaps and line stripping runs.

For many years, one of Latin America’s most exciting game fish was kept a secret in its heartland. In the last few years, the Dorado, or “River Tiger” as it is affectionately called in Argentina, has rocketed to the top of the “hot fish list”!

Throughout much of its equatorial range, the Dorado is caught in heavy rivers in fairly deep, murky waters and generally with heavy spinning or plug casting tackle. However, for anglers preferring to fish relatively light fly tackle or light spinning tackle, in more intimate, relatively clear waters, with even some sight casting opportunities from the deck of a flats skiff, Pirá Lodge offers the perfect alternative.

Pirá Lodge is located in the northeastern corner of Argentina in Corrientes Province on the immense Iberá Marsh. One of the most unique and fascinating ecosystems in the world, the Iberá Wetlands is comprised of 3,500,000 (three million five hundred thousand) acres of unexplored and uninhabited marshland will be the setting for some of the most exciting fishing you will ever do. The marsh is a vast system of pristine creeks, rivers, shallows, and lakes roughly 2.5 times bigger than the Florida Everglades and is home to more than 350 species of birds, 85 mammals and almost 70 reptiles, along with this electrifying game fish!

Pirá Lodge guests fish from state of the art 18 foot Hell’s Bay flats skiffs with poling platforms. Primary fishing areas include the Corrientes River, the Headwaters and the Marsh proper.

The River is more traditional fishing usually with an 8 or 9 weight with a sink tip line. Large saltwater type streamer patterns are swung and stripped. One of the most effective patterns is the Andino, a hybrid muddler/deceiver pattern

The headwaters offers more floating line fishing and even surface patterns like mice (tied on heavy saltwater hooks) or sliders. Sometimes dorado will take poppers but seem to prefer sliders. The popular “Titanic” steelhead waking fly, has been adapted (tied on heavier hooks) and has been very successful in recent years.

The Marsh fishing is slightly more technical. This is generally clearer water and a stealthy approach is required. Again, the Marsh offers more opportunities for floating line fishing, and Pirá guides have even discovered these fish will eat buggy, rubber legged terrestrial dry flies!

While fish over 25 pounds have been taken at Pirá, most fish will average in the 3 – 6 pound range, with fish in the 10 + pound class taken each month of the season. The average day usually produces around 5 – 10 fish per rod per day. But this can vary widely. Dorado can be moody, but can also just go “on the grab”, and you might release 20 in a morning session.

Daily fishing hours may vary depending on month and weather. A typical spring fishing day will start in the morning from 8:00 to 12:30, lunch at the lodge, and then afternoon fishing from 3:30 to 7:30. The season comprises the Argentine spring and summer, from mid-October through April.

Fly rods carrying 7, 8 & 9 weight lines are the weapons of choice. It’s best to carry two rods; an 8 or 9 rigged with a sinking line (like a T-200) and a 7 or 8 rigged with a floater. Traditional saltwater streamers and deceivers in black, purple chartreuse and white, some slider and mice patterns, and wire leaders (these are toothy critters) complete the required gear.

Pirá Lodge is designed to provide its guests not only with a remarkable fishing experience, but also with maximum comfort. The lodge has only five bedrooms, each one of them fully air-conditioned, with two double beds and large bathrooms with double windows, which provide a peaceful space to unwind in a warm bath. The rooms feature French windows, which open out to the shaded verandah with easy access to the 20 meter pool and a beautiful view of the surrounding wilderness. In addition to the comfort of a spacious sitting room, with unique furniture crafted by local artisans, anglers will appreciate the convenience of a fly tying table, and an on-site fly shop, fully equipped with flies, rods, reels and clothing.

Gourmet dining with Argentina’s famed beef and fine wines, traditional “asados” (BBQ´s), delicious regional as well as international cuisine desserts, and the fully stocked bar contribute to create the setting for perfect moments at the end of a perfect day.

Other activities available are Kayaking, Bird watching, Horseback riding and snorkeling. Pirá is a strictly CATCH AND RELEASE fishery.

There are a number of options for travel to Pira Lodge. Most convenient but also most expensive is using a private charter to fly directly to the lodge’s grass airstrip (dependent on water levels) or to nearby Mercedes or Goya Airports. This works well for groups of 4 or more. Alternately, you can fly commercial air to either Resistencia or Corrientes. From there it is a 4 ½ hour ground transfer.

Many will travel through, arriving in Buenos Aires early morning, taking a mid-morning flight to Corrientes where they overnight at the charming Hotel La Alondra, and make the ground transfer to the lodge the next morning.

The most novel travel method is using the overnight Luxury Sleeper bus to Mercedes. This features fully (flat) reclining seats with privacy curtains, much like you’d find on First Class transoceanic flights. This departs Buenos Aires at about 9:30 pm. Dinner and beverages are served and you’ll arrive in Mercedes at about 7:00 am. From there it’s a 1 ½ hour car transfer to the lodge.

Pirá is a strictly CATCH AND RELEASE fishery and strongly encourages the use of barb-less hooks.

Our Services are Free!
Contact us for Seasonal Discounts, Special Offers or Promotional Pricing

Pirá Lodge 2018 – 2019 Rates

(Effective October 2018 – April 2019)
Package Length	Double Occupancy
7-nights / 6-days Fishing	$5,950 per person
6-nights / 5-days fishing	$5,100 per person
5-nights / 4-days fishing	$4,475 per person
4-nights / 3-days fishing	$3,800 per person

Included in the rate: Roundtrip transfers Mercedes Airport or bus terminal to lodge (if you fly private charter); 7-nights deluxe lodge accommodations (double occupancy); all meals; all wines, beer; soft drinks and local spirits at the lodge; daily guided fishing, 2 anglers per boat/guide; fishing license.

Not included are: International airfare; transfers, hotels, meals and personal expenditures in Buenos Aires; commercial flights into either Corrientes or Resistencia (or private charter costs if you fly into Mercedes); transfers from Corrientes, Resistencia or Goya airports to lodge; tackle; imported liquors; laundry service; overweight luggage charges; gratuities.

Single occupancy 60% more; Non-fisher $450 per night/person.

January 30, 2019

Alaska West Sportfishing

One of the most exclusive, remote, and jaw-dropping angling experiences in the world.

Updated on

November 11, 2025

Alaska West stands out as one of Alaska’s premier camps, and in a state that abounds with world class fishing camps, that’s saying a lot. The camp sits on the Kanektok River which runs 110 miles from Kagati Lake to the Bering Sea. One of the Kanektok’s true strengths as a fishery is its relatively small size. This is a very “wader friendly” river, and perhaps one Alaska’s best to target king salmon on a fly rod. Many larger rivers require a boat and very heavy gear to target kings. Flyfishing from bank, beach or gravel bar for huge king salmon is a world-class fishing experience that few other lodges can offer.

This is a true wilderness experience, yet the Alaska West camp provides a remarkable level of comfort, with heated tents, hot showers, and hearty meals served in a dedicated dining tent. It’s the perfect basecamp for targeting all five species of Pacific salmon, along with a host of resident species, in a remote and wild setting.

Species: King, Coho, Sockeye, Pink & Chum Salmon, Leopard Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, Grayling

Season: June through August

An unforgettable wilderness fishing adventure awaits!

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The Kanektok River Fishery

The Kanektok is a premier Alaskan fishing destination for a reason. Its unique character, size, and consistent runs of fish make it one of the most productive and diverse rivers in the state. Anglers can fish effectively from the boat or by wading, and the river’s structure offers endless opportunities for all techniques.

All five Pacific Salmon species – including king, pink, chum, silver, and sockeye – surge past the Alaska West campsight every summer in huge numbers. Since the camp is less than four miles from the river mouth, these fish are fresh from the sea, bright, well-fed, and tireless fighters. To be sure, many will be very thankful that the camp loans out tackle to replace broken rods; these fish won’t come in easily. Fishermen are taken out in pairs with a guide on an 18 foot, jet-powered skiff each morning. The angler should not be surprised at landing over twenty fish in a day and will get used to having sore arms at dinnertime.

The “Alaska West” Camp & Experience

Forget everything you think you know about “tent camps.” Alaska West redefines wilderness comfort. Guests stay in heated, carpeted, and well-lit double-occupancy tents that stand up to any weather. A separate, dedicated shower building provides on-demand hot water, and a drying tent ensures your gear is ready for the next day’s adventure.

The heart of the camp is the large dining tent, where guests gather for hearty, family-style meals prepared by a professional chef. It’s the perfect place to share stories, tie flies, and relax after a long day on the water. The camp’s location provides easy access to all sections of the river, minimizing travel time and maximizing fishing time.

A Typical Day & The Fishing Program

Fishing starts as soon as the boat lands and even the weariest of the maximum eighteen guests will spring for his rod. From this moment on, fishing ceases only briefly for eating and sleeping. Anglers rise early to gobble a quick breakfast, pack a lunch, and pass through the heated wader tent. The first fish are hooked before 8:00am. The rest of the day is spent in pairs, exploring miles of pristine water on small skiffs with jet-powered outboards and one shared guide. These guides have to be truly committed to work in such an isolated spot and are happiest when they are able to show the guest exactly how much the Kanektok has to offer, including a streamside lunch of your freshly caught fish. All flies and leaders are provided to guests at no charge.

Boats arrive back in camp around 6:00pm with just enough time for fishermen to freshen up in the heated showers and commune in the dining tent. After dinner the true enthusiast has hours of daylight left to work the river on foot. When at last his arm is exhausted, the angler will return to his heated tent with wooden floor, and screened front door. Inside there are two cots with full bedding, a space heater, lamp, plenty of room for standing and for hanging damp equipment, and, thankfully, a mosquito coil. These are simple accommodations but few wakeful hours will be spent within them. The most enthusiastic angler will be put to sleep soundly by these Kanektok salmon.

World-Class Multi-Species Fishing

The Kanektok is a fish-producing factory. The season kicks off with the mighty King Salmon (Chinook), the largest and most powerful of the salmon, running from mid-June to mid-July. As the kings taper off, the river fills with Chum (“Tiger”), Sockeye, and Pink Salmon, creating a target-rich environment for anglers.

From late July through the end of the season, the Silver Salmon (Coho) arrive. These acrobatic and aggressive fish are a favorite on the fly, known for explosive takes and cartwheeling fights. Throughout it all, the river’s resident populations of beautifully spotted “Leopard” Rainbow Trout, Dolly Varden, and Grayling are there to be caught, growing fat on the eggs and flesh from the salmon spawn.

Alask West Sportfishing 2025 Rates

A 7-night / 6-day trip at Alaska West on the Kanektok River is $7,750.

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Rates Include: 7 nights lodging, 6 days guided fishing, All meals, Fly and conventional tackle, Round-trip air transportation between Quinhagak and the lodge.

Not Included: Round-trip air transportation to Quinhagak (QAH), AK, Alaska fishing license, Flies, Gratuities, Alcohol.

Reservations and Deposit: To confirm reservations, a 50% deposit is required within ten days of booking. The balance is due 95 days prior to scheduled arrival at the lodge.

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Getting There

The Alaska West Camp is not easy to access. Plan on at least a day and a half of travel to get there. Even from Anchorage, two more single-prop flights, connecting in Bethel, must be taken before arriving at the mouth of the Kanektok. The last leg of the trip is over water, motoring up river to the campsite several miles inland.

This is wilderness fishing at its best; tracking across such a formidable expanse is all part of the experience. Keep in mind that Alaska West owes its abundance of salmon to its location on the extreme outskirts of civilization. Upstream from the camp are miles of flat, uninhabitable scrub, punctuated by thousands of glacial ponds. Dense, weathered thicket extends downstream and dissolves into the Bering Sea.

Photography by Peter Viau, Tosh Brown, Abe Blair, Kyle Shea and Kara Knight.

January 29, 2019

Country Haven Lodge

Country Haven Lodge is located in Gray Rapids, just 2 miles south of Blackville on the lower section the Main Southwest Miramichi River. The Miramichi is a name well known to anglers around the world as synonymous with Atlantic salmon, hosting the largest run of the species in North America. Over the past 25 years, Country Haven has become the premier lodge on the Miramichi watershed.

Owner Byron “Byzie” Coughlan grew up in Gray Rapids just a few miles downstream of the lodge. Starting with a couple of productive family owned salmon pools, Byzie built a beautiful 4,000 square foot log lodge situated on a bluff overlooking the river. He then began buying and leasing other nearby salmon pools. As the business grew, he added more pools and 2 more cabins (a 2 and a 3 bedroom, ideal for small groups) and Country Haven now accommodates 18 anglers. The lodge is one of the few properties on the river to receive a Four Star Canada Select rating from the Provincial government.

Country Haven’s fishermen enjoy exclusive use of 11 excellent private salmon pools. On any given day as needed, the lodge also day leases as many as another 10 private pools. These include salmon pools on the Miramichi, as well as the Renous, the Northwest Miramichi and the beautiful Cains, all famous tributaries of the Main. This gives Country Haven a wide variety of types of pools that will produce under a myriad of conditions.

Country Haven employs a staff of experienced and talented guides, most who have grown up on the banks of the Miramichi and many with 20 or more years experience guiding. They not only know every rock and lie in the river, they are expert boatman and skilled flyfishers and extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of salmon fishing. As New Brunswick #1 Certified Professional Guides they are also fully trained in CPR and first aid and are dedicated to your safety, comfort and most importantly, your having fun and success on the river!

The Miramichi enjoys a 6-month long season, from April 15 until October 15th, The first month is “Spring Salmon Season” fishing for the outward bound fish who spawned the previous fall and are headed back to the sea. The “Summer Run” fish, dime bright and fresh from the salt start entering the river around the first of June, and the heart of the summer run is from June 20th through July. Fresh runs continue entering on each major raise of water and August can also provide excellent fishing if river conditions are good. Fishing again picks up in September as the famous Miramichi “Fall Run” begins and continues until the close of the season October 15th.

During the summer run, the camp fishes a split day from about 8:00 am until noon. You return to the lodge for the main meal of the day, and then head back out for the evening session, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. A light evening supper is served at 9:30 pm. As the days shorten in late September, the camp goes on the fall fishing schedule, fishing from around 8:00 am until 5:00 pm, taking a shore lunch on the river and having the main meal of the day in early evening.

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Country Haven Lodge 2023 Full Fishing Package Rates

Packages of any duration are available. Country Haven enjoys about an 85% re-booking rate so early reservations are recommended.

Package	Base Rate	15% HST	Total Rate
7-night / 6-day	CAD $ 4,125	CAD $ 618.75	CAD $ 4,743.75
6-night / 5-day	CAD $ 3,475.00	CAD $ 521.15	CAD $ 3,996.25
5-night / 4-day	CAD $2,825.00	CAD $ 423.75	CAD $ 3,248.75
4-night / 3-day	CAD $2,175.00	CAD $ 326.25	CAD $ 2,501.25

Included: Accommodations in lodge of private cabins; all meals and soft beverages; daily guided fishing, 1 guide per 2 – 3 anglers; all necessary transportation while at lodge (boats & vehicles); use of lodge’s tackle if needed; all provincial and federal taxes.

Not included: Transportation to the lodge; NB salmon license; gratuities; alcoholic beverages (BYOB); flies, leaders and other terminal tackle (available for purchase at the lodge), airport transfers for those flying into Fredericton or Moncton (transfers arranged at additional charge).

January 29, 2019

Mayazul Fly Fishing Lodge

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August 28, 2025

Mayazul Lodge is the newest boutique option on Ascension Bay, designed for anglers who want serious shots at permit without giving up style and comfort. With only 4 beachfront rooms, the lodge is intimate, personal, and focused. Each boat fishes with two guides — a senior guide plus an assistant — giving anglers more eyes on the flats, more instruction, and more chances at fish.

Whether you’re chasing a first permit or adding to a grand slam, Mayazul puts you minutes from the action with modern comforts waiting at the end of the day.

Permit year-round, tarpon Apr–Oct, snook Nov–Mar, bonefish always present

Located just south of Punta Allen on Ascension Bay

2026 UPDATE: Skip Cancun! Fly directly to Tulum

Air-conditioned rooms, en-suite baths, two queen beds per room

Open bar & à la carte dining

Wi-Fi and daily laundry service

Favorable weather conditions year-round

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The Place

Perched on a quiet stretch of beach, Mayazul is tucked into the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve, 5 minutes south of Punta Allen. The lodge offers sweeping views of Ascension Bay, easy access to the flats, and a small, personalized staff. After a day on the water, enjoy cocktails at the open bar and fresh meals built around local ingredients.

The Fishing on Ascension Bay

Ascension Bay is legendary for its diversity, and Mayazul maximizes it. The lodge specializes in permit fishing with two-guide teams, but anglers also find bonefish year-round and seasonal tarpon and snook in the lagoons. Fishing is primarily from 23’ pangas, with opportunities to wade select flats.

Tarpon: April–October
Permit: Year-round
Bonefish: Consistent year-round
Snook: November–March

Accommodations

4 double-occupancy rooms, each with two queen beds
En-suite bathrooms, daily maid service, nightly turndown
Air conditioning & Wi-Fi
Main lodge with dining, lounge, and open bar
Daily laundry service included

Mayazul Lodge is small by design – intimate, eclectic, and elegant – set just steps from the Caribbean so close you’ll fall asleep to the sound of rustling palms and waves. Away from the bustle of Punta Allen but near enough for convenience, the lodge feels like a serene oasis and a stylish retreat after long days on the flats.

The main lodge, built from stained hardwoods, is filled with cozy lounging areas, comfortable sofas, and thoughtful touches. Guests gather around the quaint bar and fly-tying area, or relax on shaded porches overlooking the sea. At night, the oceanside firepit is a favorite spot for swapping stories under the stars.

Accommodations include four en-suite double rooms, each with two queen beds, air conditioning, and daily housekeeping. Amenities include Wi-Fi, nightly turndown service, and daily laundry. Meals are served in the main lodge with a rotating à la carte menu focused on fresh, local ingredients, paired with an open bar of beer, wine, and spirits.

Mayazul Fishing Lodge 2026 Rates

February – October

Package	Shared Room + Boat	Shared Room + Single Boat	Single Room + Boat
7 Nights / 6 Days	$6,550	$8,100	$9,650
6 Nights / 5 Days	$5,950	$7,350	$8,550
5 Nights / 4 Days	$5,650	$6,700	$7,650

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Included: lodging, all meals, open bar, guided fishing with two guides per boat, airport meet & greet, fishing license, VAT.
Not included: tips to guides and staff, air travel, transfers to/from lodge, tackle, items of personal nature.

Transfers (2025–26): Group ground + panga transfers from Cancún or Tulum, price per group based on number of passengers (approx. $700–$1,200 round trip).

August 27, 2025

Panyame Conservancy | Mbadzi Camp

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March 8, 2025

Mbadzi Camp – Panyame Conservancy’s Hidden Gem

Nestled within the remote beauty of Mozambique’s Panyame Wildlife Conservancy, Mbadzi Camp offers a world-class fishing experience along the Zambezi River and Lake Cahora Bassa. Here, the unspoiled wilderness and the rhythm of the river create the perfect setting for anglers of all skill levels. Whether you’re casting your line among submerged structures, rocky banks, or the depths of the lake, every outing promises an unforgettable adventure.

For those seeking a true challenge, the region boasts some of Southern Africa’s finest Tiger fishing. Test your skills against the formidable Vundu, which can reach up to 40kg, or the speedy Bottle Nose and Cornish Jack. With expert local guides leading the way, each fishing excursion delivers thrilling encounters and stories to last a lifetime.

Tigerfish, Vundu, Bottle Nose, Cornish Jack

A Premier Fishing & Wildlife Retreat on Lake Cahora Bassa

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The Ultimate Fishing Haven: Mbadzi Camp

Set within a protected breeding zone, Mbadzi Camp offers an exclusive fishing experience unlike any other. Here, conservation efforts ensure thriving fish populations, making it an angler’s dream destination. But Mbadzi is more than just a fishing retreat—it’s a place where camaraderie, wildlife, and breathtaking sunsets blend seamlessly. After a rewarding day on the water, unwind with an ice-cold drink, sharing tales of the day’s best catches.

Beyond fishing, Mbadzi Camp invites guests to explore:

Walking Safaris – Discover the beauty of the conservancy on foot.
Birding & Wildlife Photography – Capture Africa’s vibrant biodiversity.
Bush Dining & Boat Cruises – Experience unforgettable moments on land and water.
Community Visits & Family Safaris – Engage with local culture and share adventures with loved ones.

Mbadzi Camp: A Sanctuary in the Wild

Tucked along the serene Mbadzi River, now transformed into a stunning lagoon, Mbadzi Camp is a sanctuary of comfort in the heart of the wilderness. The symphony of the African bush—lion calls in the distance, the rustling of leaves, and the rhythmic chirping of crickets—sets the tone for a truly immersive experience.

Guests can relax in the camp’s luxurious accommodations, designed to blend seamlessly with nature:

Explore the Lodge

Rim-flow swimming pool with sun loungers
Spacious bar & lounge areas with breathtaking 270-degree river views
10-seater dining table for shared meals under the African sky
Fully stocked bar & tea/coffee station
Starlink WiFi to stay connected in the wild

Stay in Comfort: The Chalets

Private tented & thatched stone chalets overlooking the river
Veranda with seating for peaceful mornings with coffee
Two three-quarter beds with mosquito nets for restful nights
Open en-suite bathroom with a bath and shower facing the river
Ceiling fans & daily laundry service for ultimate comfort

Serenity Meets Adventure

At Mbadzi Camp, every day is yours to tailor. Whether you’re drawn to the thrill of fishing, the tranquility of a nature walk, or the cultural richness of local communities, the experience is yours to shape. A haven for anglers and nature lovers alike, Mbadzi is where untamed Africa meets refined comfort—creating memories that last a lifetime.

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Plan your stay at Mbadzi Camp and experience one of Africa’s best-kept secrets. Contact us today to start your journey into the heart of Mozambique’s wild beauty.

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January 29, 2019

The Salmon Lodge

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March 3, 2025

The Salmon Lodge on the Grand Cascapedia River

Nestled along the banks of Quebec’s renowned Grand Cascapedia River, The Salmon Lodge offers an unparalleled Atlantic salmon fly-fishing experience. As one of the region’s most storied lodges, it seamlessly blends rich angling traditions with modern comforts, providing guests with exceptional service and access to some of Canada’s most productive salmon waters.

Perched with a commanding view of the Grand Cascapedia River, The Salmon Lodge immerses guests in the natural beauty of Quebec’s Gaspé Peninsula. Established as one of the original lodges on the river, it offers anglers privileged access to prime fishing pools teeming with wild Atlantic salmon. The lodge’s strategic location ensures both seclusion and proximity to the region’s top fishing spots, making it a coveted destination for discerning anglers.

Abundant Atlantic Salmon: Target wild Atlantic salmon in pristine river environments

Exclusive River Access: Fish the renowned Grand Cascapedia, Bonaventure, and Petite Cascapedia rivers

Luxurious Accommodations: Comfortable double rooms with private baths and gourmet meals included

Professional Guides: Orvis-endorsed guides ensure a top-tier fishing experience

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Fly Fishing Experience at The Salmon Lodge

At The Salmon Lodge, anglers are treated to world-class fly fishing on three legendary rivers:

Grand Cascapedia River: Famed for its large Atlantic salmon, offering anglers the thrill of pursuing trophy catches in its deep, fast-flowing waters.
Bonaventure River: Renowned for its crystal-clear waters, providing sight-fishing opportunities for salmon in a pristine setting.
Petite Cascapedia River: A smaller, intimate river known for its healthy salmon runs and scenic beauty.

Guided by professional and knowledgeable Orvis-endorsed guides, guests receive personalized instruction tailored to all skill levels. The lodge emphasizes a commitment to conservation and sustainable fishing practices, ensuring these rivers remain vibrant for generations to come.

Accommodations at The Salmon Lodge

The Salmon Lodge accommodates up to eight guests, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience. Each guest enjoys double room accommodations equipped with private bathrooms, combining rustic charm with modern amenities. The lodge’s communal areas provide a cozy atmosphere for relaxation and camaraderie after a day on the river. Guests are treated to gourmet meals, with dinners thoughtfully paired with fine wines, all included in the stay.

The Salmon Lodge 2025 Rates & Packages

Length of Stay	Double Accomodation
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	CAD 4,725
5 Nights / 4 Days Fishing	CAD 6,300
7 Nights / 7 Days Fishing	CAD 11,025

Rates are in Canadian currency, do not include tax, and are subject to change

Note: Rates are based on double occupancy and include lodging, meals, guided fishing, and daily transportation between the lodge and the river. Contact us for single accommodations and non-angler rates.

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Included in Rate

Lodging; all meals and beverages (with dinners paired with wine); guided fishing; daily transportation between the lodge and rivers; professional and knowledgeable guides; friendly and attentive lodge staff.

Not Included in Rate

Airfare; airport transfers; fishing licenses; gratuities; equipment rentals; taxes.

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The Salmon Lodge has been welcoming Atlantic salmon fishing enthusiasts to the world-famous Grand Cascapedia Valley for over a century. Perched high on an 80-foot bluff overlooking the majestic Grand Cascapedia River, The Salmon Lodge was built in the late 1800’s. This historic lodge has been painstakingly maintained and from the moment anglers arrive there’s a special feeling that they’ve been swept back in time to an era of Atlantic salmon fishing in the “Grand Old Style”.

Ideally located in the heart of Quebec’s famous Gaspé Peninsula, The Salmon Lodge is located on the doorstep of the finest and most renowned Atlantic salmon rivers in the province and affords angler the opportunity to fish not one, but three of Quebec’s finest salmon rivers. The Grand Cascapedia River is world renowned for producing the largest Atlantic salmon in the province, and indeed some of the largest salmon in the world. More Atlantic salmon over the magical 40-pound mark have come from the Grand than any other river in North America. The Petite Cascapedia is an absolute jewel providing miles of some of the most beautiful and productive salmon and brook trout water anywhere. Big salmon in the 30 to 40 pound class are a possibility here as well sea-run brookies that can sometimes exceed 10 pounds. And last but not least, the Bonaventure, regarded as the clearest of the clear, offers anglers an unique opportunity to sight cast to huge salmon on miles of pristine river.

The fishing at The Salmon Lodge is either done wading from in the Gaspé style, from traditional 26-foot river canoes. Early in the season the Atlantic salmon fishing is a combination of both while later in the season many pools are best fished wading. The Salmon Lodge has excellent late season Atlantic salmon fishing (August and September) since the mountain streams and spring-fed brooks supply The Grand Casacapedia, The Petite Cascapedia, and the Bonaventure with cold water throughout the entire summer, keeping each them cool and clear.

The Salmon Lodge can accommodate up to eight fishing guests and four non-fishing guests in complete comfort. Well-appointed and comfortable bedrooms, an inviting living room and spacious dining room, both with their original fireplaces, create a relaxing and cozy atmosphere. A highlight of staying at Salmon Lodge is the spectacular

view from our deck and cigar-friendly screened porch, where a century’s worth of fishing tales have been told.

The Salmon Lodge also has a rod room, located in a separate building, which is the ideal place to keep fishing equipment during a visit. The rod room is where guests meet their guide in the morning before a day of salmon fishing. The features of the rod room include individual storage areas for each guest, a large rod rack, and there’s always fresh coffee in the morning and cool drinks at the end of the day.

Each day the resident chef prepares a different menu to tempt guest’s pallets. Homemade breads and jams along with all morning favorites will have guests ready for a day of salmon fishing. Anglers are welcometo return to the lodge to enjoy a wonderful lunch or take their midday meal picnic style on the river. Evening meals at the lodge begin with hors d’oeuvres served in front of a blazing fire or on the deck overlooking the Grand Cascapedia. These mouth-watering meals are served in the dining room begin with fresh salads, soups and appetizers, main courses include fresh lobster, local seafood and sizzling steaks off the grill, just to mention a few. The Salmon Lodge is happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions or requirements. Wine is included with lunch and diner, personal alcohol is not included, however, guests are welcome to bring their own. At the bar area The Salmon Lodge supplies all ice, mixes and necessary ingredients for the perfect drink. The lodge is also a short distance from a very well stocked liquor store.

Guests are fully guided by a team of experienced and professional guides, committed to the sport of fly-fishing for Atlantic salmon. All are qualified instructors; they teach the fundamentals to beginners or work with seasoned anglers to perfect their abilities. Most importantly, perhaps, is the friendship you’ll develop with these great guys.

All The Salmon Lodge guides are equipped with digital cameras and will be taking photos each day on the river to document your trip. A short while after returning home you will receive a CD with all the photos of your trip.

January 30, 2019

The Club on the Bonaventure

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March 3, 2025

The Club on Bonaventure History & Overview

The Club was incorporated and constructed in the late 20’s by a group of prominent Canadians and operated as a private camp, the Canadian Salmon Club until 2017. That year, the owners of the two iconic Gaspé salmon camps, Camp Bonaventure and the Salmon Lodge purchased the Club and invested a half a million dollars restoring this historic camp, updating and modernizing while preserving the charm and essence of a classic 100 year old salmon camp. The moniker, The Club was kept but for the first time in its history, the camp is now open to the public.

Abundant Atlantic Salmon: Target wild Atlantic salmon in pristine river environments

Exclusive River Access: Fish the renowned B3 and B4 sectors of the Bonnie stretched over 7-miles of river with 26 major pools

Luxurious Accommodations: Comfortable double rooms with private baths and gourmet meals included

Professional Guides: Orvis-endorsed guides ensure a top-tier fishing experience

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The Club is situated on 100 acres of riverfront property and retains freehold ownership of their original water, about 3.5 miles of river with 14 major pools. This sector is known as B3, and along with the adjacent B4 sector is considered the very best water on the entire river. And to provide guests access to more water, in 2019 the Club entered an agreement with the ZEC to rotate these two premier sectors. The Club’s 6-anglers now fish Sector B3 Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays and Sector B4 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays giving guests exclusive access to over 7-miles and 26 major pools.

The Club accommodates a maximum of 6 anglers accommodated in single rooms. Each bedroom is elegantly appointed with a king size bed, fireplace, AC and ceiling fan, full private bath with walk in shower and a screened porch. A covered walkway connects the guest quarters with the Common areas which include: the screen porch overlooking the river; The Great Room with fireplace and overstuffed leather chairs and sofa; and the dining room with adjacent sitting area and fireplace which also overlooks the river.

Living room of lodge at The Club on Bonaventure

Fishing the B3 & B4 Sectors at The Club on the Bonaventure

The Club is situated on Sector B3 (Google Earth coordinates 48°11’19.3″N 65°33’41.6″W) about 25 river miles up from the Baie de Chaleur, just below Gallagher (52) and overlooking Burnt Camp (51) and Kelly (50). All told, they have exclusive access to over 7 miles of river from Baker (68) at the top of B4 to Deep Water Ledge (42) at the bottom of B3. The Club rotates these sectors with the ZEC and fishes 3 canoes on B3 Monday, Wednesday & Friday and B4 Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, giving guests exclusive access to 26 pools which include many of the best holding pools on the river.

Fishing days are divided into 2 sessions, mornings from approximately 7:30 am – 11:30 am and evening 4:00 pm until dusk to take advantage of the most productive hours. Guests rotate beats each fishing session so you’ll likely fish new water each and every fishing session. Weeks run Sunday to Sunday with no fishing on the Sunday turnover day.

The Bonaventure is renowned as one of the clearest salmon rivers in the world. As such, it is the dry fly fisherman’s dream river! The salmon to grilse ratio can vary year to year but is usually around 4-to-1 or better. Typical Bonnie salmon range in the mid-teens to mid-20s but 30 plus pounders are taken each year (Deep Water Ledge on B3 has produced a number of 40+ pound fish).

The Club’s guides, Jacques Bernard, Michel Bernard and Pascal St-Onge are consummate professionals with over 50 years’ experience on the river between them. They know every rock in the river and work hard to put their clients onto fish. Fishing is either from stable 26 foot Sharpe canoes or by wading.

The Club on the Bonaventure 2025 Rates & Packages

Length of Stay	Double Accomodation
4 Nights / 3 Days Fishing	CAD 6,225
7 Nights / 6 Days Fishing	CAD 12,450
Custom Package	Call for pricing 860-434-9642

Rates are in Canadian currency, do not include tax, and are subject to change

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Included in the rate: 7-nights’ accommodations in single room with private bath; all meals with wine and non-alcoholic beverages; top shelf open bar with mixers; 6-days guided fishing based on two anglers sharing a canoe and guide. 3-day stays may also be available select weeks.

Not included: transportation costs to The Club; gratuities; fishing licenses; tackle and flies (licenses, flies and some tackle available for purchase at the Club).

4-night/3-day packages may be arranged and non-fishing spouses may be accommodated, on a space available basis. For reservations or more information, please contact:

Doug Schlink / Angler Adventures
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Google Earth coordinates 48°11’19.3″N 65°33’41.6″W

April 28, 2020

El Saltamontes Lodge

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February 25, 2025

Many years ago we discovered El Saltamontes on the Gorrono Ranch in the Patagonia Region of Southern Chile. El Saltamontes is, arguably, home to one of the finest resident Brown Trout streams anywhere. Testimony to its excellence is the fact that the lodge is completely booked consistently year after year.

El Saltamontes is exclusively a brown trout fishery. Most fishing is done in the Nireguao River and its oxbow lagoons, and some of the best water is only a few feet from the door of the new lodge facility. In addition to the many miles of 4-wheel drive accessible river that flows through the ranch, El Saltamontes also has the fishing rights to all of the best off-property water, including some beautiful canyon stretches accessible only on horseback, as well as oxbow lagoons and lakes for larger brown trout and smaller, remote spring creeks with fish rising eagerly to large dries.

Exclusively brown trout

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Also, at the conclusion of each season, many of the guests are already making plans to return the following year. However, despite the number of guests rebooking each year, excellent dates remain.

Each season, each year, week after week, from January through the end of March, the dry fly fishing on the Nireguao is remarkable and, for the most part, lives up to the outlandish claims made about it. The Chilean government has even designated the Nireguao as the first “catch-and-release”, “artificials only” river in Chile. The browns gorge themselves on grasshoppers, and the grass bordering the stream is loaded with them throughout the season. Even the name of the lodge (El Saltamontes) means the grasshopper.

As in most of Patagonia, breezes range from light to strong and occasionally, a heavy rain spate may briefly cloud the water, making streamers as effective as dries. Even in unseasonably cold or wet weather, or if the wind picks up, the lodge has such a diverse fishing program, there is always some place to go to avoid the heaviest winds.

Most experienced anglers hook impressive numbers of fish in the 3 to 6 pound range during their week and nearly everyone finds the river “user friendly” and full of non-stop action with smaller fish. No other resident Brown Trout fishery in North America, South America or New Zealand is as consistently productive and the fishery continues to demonstrate their claim to being the finest resident Brown Trout fishery in the Americas.

While much of the water is on the ranch, the river flows through bordering estancias and there are other nearby regional water anglers might wish to visit. That is not to mention the new “pristine, off-property” angling opportunities that have blossomed as the guides continue explore new fisheries that, in many cases, have never seen a fly. Each two anglers share a guide and transportation; choices to the stream include horses, jeep or on foot.

The superb new lodge, nestled in a beautiful valley, is luxurious by any angling standards. The lodge is constructed completely from local timber and river stones, the furnishings and final touches reflect the Gorrono family commitment to make this the finest fishing lodge in South America. Each of the five guestrooms have private baths and all have magnificent views. El Saltamontes remains a small, intimate experience by continuing to allow only 8 fishermen and two non-anglers each week of its short season.

The guides at the lodge are a combination of talented North Americans and native Chileans. All are excellent instructors, experienced anglers and understand the intricacies of regional fly-fishing. The seasoned staff at El Saltamontes will all be returning, and no other anglers can lay claim to being more knowledgeable or familiar with the Nireguao than these veteran guides.

El Saltamontes’ talented chefs deliver meal after meal of gourmet and regional specialties and, owner, Jose Gorrono stocks the lodge cellar with a fine selection of domestic wines for each season to accent these his chefs’ wonderful meals. This superb facility along with the experienced guides and staff, has to rank among the best angling experiences and fullfill’s Gorrono’s plan: to make El Saltamontes the standard of angling comparison in South America.

El Saltamontes Lodge 2025 Rates

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7 nights / 6 days (Saturday – Saturday) $6,500, double occupancy
7 nights / 6 days (Saturday – Saturday) $9,500, private room & private guide

(Rates are per person in US$ and subject to change)

The El Saltamontes season stretches over a short thirteen week span of January, February and March.

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El Saltamontes’ package price includes: All licenses; Meet and greet at Balmaceda airport; Round-trip ground transportation; Accommodations (dbl occupancy); Meals; Daily guided fishing (2 anglers per guide); fishing permits/license; wine, beer, spirits and mixers.

El Saltamontes’ package price not Included: travel to Balmaceda; gratuities; tackle and equipment; items of a personal nature are not provided.

Non-angling companions are welcome! El Saltamontes has a variety of interesting “non-fishing” options:

Bird Watching: Condors, parrots, kingfishers, ibis, woodpeckers, to name a few.
Cultural Visits: A visit to some of the neighboring farms and villages is a fascinating day trip. It is often the most memorable part of a guest’s trip to Chile. The local rural people live a lifestyle like one would imagine it to have been like in the Western U.S. a century ago.
Horseback Riding: The area around El Saltamontes is horse country and endless trails lead off in all directions through spectacular mountain vistas and virgin forest. The Gorrono family are all expert horse people, and keep a wonderful stable of well-mannered, sure-footed horses appropriate for any skill level of rider.

El Saltamontes Itinerary

DAY 1 (Saturday) -Travelers usually arrive in Santiago, Chile in the morning, however the trip to the lodge from the States can be done in a single day, but much more comfortably by allowing a night en route in Santiago. Most of our guests transfer to the historic and lovely Carrera Hotel, adjacent to the Governor’s Palace in the city center to relax for a day and acclimate. It is authentically Chilean and the accommodations are located near Santiago’s cultural center, best shopping, excellent bars and restaurants, and nightlife. There are other hotel options.

DAY 2 (Sunday) – After a comfortable night in Santiago, guests fly (jet) to the newly constructed Balmaceda Air Terminal, where they are met by hosts Jose and Erica Gorrono and taken to the lodge. The trip to El Saltamontes by van is about a two and half hours and is accented by beautiful roadside streams and waterfalls.

Upon arrival at El Saltamontes, you’ll be introduced to the staff and accommodations. The Gorrono’s impressive, single story lodge and ranch house is in the shadow of the snow-capped Andes. After the brief orientation and a chance to settle in and organize tackle, anglers are free to fish with their guides for the remainder of the day.

The browns actively feed on grasshoppers and other terrestrials throughout the Patagonian summer months of January, February and March making dry flies are very effective and anglers seldom have to resort to subsurface patterns while fishing at El Saltamontes. Anglers often release trophy Browns during the week.

The after angling cocktail reception always includes Pisco Sour, the Chilean version of a Margarita, a complimentary bar and fine domestic wines. Non-alcoholic beverages are available. The first evening’s dinner is a little later than usual to allow for a full afternoon of fishing. Dinners, like all meals at the lodge are informal, superb and accompanied the by finest Chilean and Argentine wines.

DAYS 2-6 (Monday thru Friday) – These are full fishing days and the exact schedule will depend on the guests wishes. Breakfast and dinner will be served in the lodge and fine mid-day meals are served in the field.

An asado, the traditional South American lamb barbecue highlights the last night at the lodge. Neighbors often attend and music and native folk songs provide a memorable accent to the trip.

DAY 7 (Saturday) – Anglers will be transported to the local airport and begin their journey home starting with the flight to Santiago via Puerto Montt.

January 30, 2019

Venezuela

Los Roques

At Los Roques it is “business as usual” and that means the flats have been rested and the bonefish are eager! Chip Bates of Angler Adventures traveled to Los Roques in early July 2003 and reports that the political situation in Caracas has stabilized, the economy is regaining strength and the Venezuelan’s are anxious to receive tourists.

Some things do get better with age, like the bonefishing at Los Roques. This atoll is now a National Park. The numbers of outfitters have been limited, but the bonefish are thriving. Politics kept anglers away last year. Our outfitter, Sight Cast, bats 100% on customer satisfaction. This is an exotic destination for wading flats, a lot closer than Christmas Island or Seychelles. Read about “The Pancakes” on our web site.

From mid January through mid October, Los Roques is one of the great destinations to stalk bonefish on foot. Like Christmas Island, all fishing is done wading. Los Roques is a spectacularly beautiful coral and sand atoll, 80 miles off the Venezuelan north coast. The flats are pristine an loaded with bonefish from small to large, as well as some tarpon and permit. Outfitting is provided by Sight Cast at Acuarela Lodge.

Guri Lake

Few experiences in angling can compare with the savage explosion of a peacock bass striking a top water lure or fly. Guri Lake is Venezuela’s most well-known peacock fishery. Guri’s fish will average 6 – 7 pounds, but double digit fish (up to 20 + pounds) are here as well. Guri is outfitted by Chapi Sportfishing’s Paovon Lodge, located on the southern shore of the lake. We also expect to hear good things from Jacob Elias (former owner of the original Guri Lodge) who is now operating a 65-foot houseboat, the Peacock Princess. Jacob has refurbished his fleet of Ranger bass boats and can now accommodate up to 8 anglers. The Peacock Princess offers the advantage of being able to move “the lodge” to the best fishing throughout the season.

La Guaira Bank

Eleven miles northeast of the beach resort village of Caraballeda, an underwater mountain range rises from depths of 300 – 500 fathoms to peaks within 45 fathoms of the surface.

Deep oceanic currents collide with this structure producing an upwelling from the nutrient rich depths, concentrating the food chain on the surface. The result is one of the world’s greatest fisheries for blue marlin, white marlin and sailfish, known as La Guaira Bank.

While “The Bank” produces all three species year round (and broadbill swordfish in the summer), the most popular seasons are September through November for white marlin, and March – May for best numbers of blues.

Rio Chico

Tacarigua Lagoon near the town of Rio Chico hosts a fantastic baby tarpon fishery. These fish range in size from 3 – 10 pounds and at times (particularly the fall months) tarpon to 50 + pounds are available. This is a fishery well suited to light tackle and fly rodders. It’s not unusual to jump 30, 40 or 50 of these mini-silver kings in a day. Rio Chico makes an interesting side trip following a Los Roques or a billfishing package.

January 29, 2019

Panama

Legend has it that outdoor adventure writer Zane Grey “discovered” the great black marlin fishing off the reef (now known as the Zane Grey Reef) on Piñas Bay. Historians disagree, but most everyone agrees that Piñas Bay is one of the world’s finest black marlin fisheries. The blacks of Piñas usually range from 300 – 600 pounds and the best time of year is from mid-January through mid-March. Blues and striped marlin start running in March and from April through early June Piñas has fantastic sailfishing. Tropic Star Lodge is a world class lodge overlooking Piñas Bay and offers the best access to this fishery aboard their fleet of 31-foot Bertrams. Besides billfish, Piñas offers wahoo, dorado, tuna, and wonderful “rock” fishing for roosters, snappers and other inshore species.

January 29, 2019

Mauritius

Mauritius- Top Fishing Lodges & Locations

St. Brandon’s Atoll

Mauritius

St. Brandon’s Atoll

St. Brandon’s Atoll, Mauritius is possibly the best bonefishery in the world based on numbers, size, and willingness to eat a fly. St. Brandon’s Atoll (also know as Cargados Carajos Shoals) is a collection of 50 small islands with a total landmass of less than 1-mile some 200 miles off the cost of Mauritius, a small island Republic just east of Madagascar. In addition to the bonefishing, there’s a mix of trevally, including some of the biggest GT’s and more Indo-pacific permit are caught here than anywhere in the Indian Ocean. St Brandon’s Atoll is a remote location with a limited 12-week season. Since the mother ship accommodates 8 anglers per week, Mauritius offers exclusivity in addition to the world-class bonefishing in a remote location.

Other Locations in Africa

In addition to the fishing in the Seychelles and Mauritius, FlyCastaway offers 2 excellent Tigerfish destinations: Panyame Camp in Mozambique and the Mnyera & Ruhudji Rivers in Tanzania. Tigerfish are a voracious predator fish that can grow to more than 20 lbs and that make powerful runs and acrobatic jumps when hooked. The Payame Camp offers a diverse delta flood plain fishery where anglers can catch lots of Tigerfish on the fly. The Mnyera & Ruhudji Rivers in Tanzania offer the best chance for trophy Tigerfish.

January 29, 2019

Iceland

Iceland’s Top Fishing Lodges & Locations

Iceland is home to the world’s most beautiful and prolific salmon, trout and sea-trout rivers. This remarkable island and western most European nation is often called “The Land of Fire & Ice”, reference to her active volcanoes and immense glaciers. This is a land unspoiled by man and blessed with an abundance of pure unpolluted lakes and crystal clear rivers. The fertile green “Ring” surrounding the perimeter of the island offers some 5000 kilometers of coast line and no less than 100 scheduled salmon rivers and many more sea-trout and char rivers.

Strict conversation measures and carefully regulated access to the fisheries have insured the integrity of the salmon, char and sea-trout runs and have sustained a quality of sport, much the same as it was 25 or even 50 years ago.

Each salmon river is evaluated as to how many anglers or “rods” it can support. Rod allocation can run from as few as 2 rods per river, to as high as 20 or more on some of the larger rivers. A river with a 10 rod designation for example, allows no more than 10 “rods” per day fishing the river at any given time. Most rivers fish a 12 hour day and will allow 2 anglers to “share a rod” (effectively giving each angler 6 hours fishing per day). This insures the rivers are not over-fished and also gives each angler plenty of quality water to fish each day.

We have assembled here what we believe to be the very best that Iceland has to offer. Through our affiliation with the Angling Club Lax-á, we have obtained access to some of the very best weeks of the season on many of these rivers. And through our affiliation with Icelandair, we are able to offer the lowest available air fares from the United States to Reykjavik through our air inclusive packages.

January 29, 2019

Russia

Ponoi River on Russia’s Kola Peninsula

The incredible Ponoi River on Russia’s Kola Peninsula may be the world’s most prolific Atlantic salmon river. During recent years, anglers landed an average of just under 40 salmon per rod per 6-day week for the entire 16-week season! The Ponoi River Company is the longest operating and most reliable outfitter on the Kola. Operating from the centrally located Ryabaga Camp site, anglers access over 50 miles of the Ponoi and an additional 50 miles of tributaries by jet outboard river boats or fly-outs in 2 twin jet helicopters. While known predominantly for fantastic numbers of small salmon (7-10 pounds), one year the Ponoi produced 1411 fish over 10 pounds including two over the 30-pound mark! Space is extremely limited for the season and early reservations are advised.

Kola Lodge on Russia’s Kola River

Kola Lodge gives serious Altantic Salmon fishermen the rare opportunity for trophy Atlantic salmon, which can exceed 40 – 45 pounds. On most other trophy salmon rivers, targeting big fish equates to catching few fish. However, the Kola offers not only chances for big fish but impressive daily catches as well.

Guests at the Lodge fish both the Kola and it’s beautiful tributary, the Kitza River. Each of a maximum of 16 anglers (14 in July) fishes with his own boat and guide daily with accommodations in private cabins.

Ouzel Outfitters on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula

The Wild Salmon Center has gotten all the press, but Ouzel Expeditions pioneered Kamchatka and has outfitted the peninsula since 1991. Owner, Paul Allred concentrates on four rivers and picks the one that’s fishing the best the day you arrive!

Kamchatka has been decribed as, “like Alaska used to be – but better”. This 750 mile long peninsula boasts hundreds of miles of pristine, wilderness rivers, teeming with 6 species of Pacific salmon, arctic char and kunja (Siberian) char, and perhaps the best rainbow trout fishing on the planet.

Veteran Alaksan outfitters, Paul & Sharon Allred, owners of Ouzel Expeditions , were the first Americans to explore and outfit the Kamchatka and are entering their 15th season providing top quality float trip expeditions on the peninsula. For anglers looking for the ultimate wilderness experience and the opportunity for catch 30 + inch wild rainbow trout, we recommend a float trip with Ouzel Expeditions .

January 29, 2019

Québec

While eastern Canada is blessed with many great quality Atlantic salmon rivers in a number of the provinces such as Labrador / Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, strong argument can be made that the best Atlantic salmon fishing, and certainly the largest of Canada’s Atlantic salmon are to be found in “La Belle Province”, Quebec on the beautiful Gaspé Peninsula.

A trio of world-class salmon rivers flow from the Gaspé’s Chic Choc Mountains southward to the Bay of Chaleur, the Grand Caspcapédia, the Petite Caspcapédia and the Bonaventure. The Grand, while mostly private, is known as one of the world’s top producers of trophy Atlantic salmon, producing 10 or more fish over the magical 40 pound mark each season. However, the Bonaventure and the Petite Caspcapédia Rivers are also capable of producing trophy size salmon as well as impressive numbers. And compared with the arduous travel necessary to reach some other provinces, these Gaspé rivers are easily reachable by car from the northeast states, or by service into nearby airports.

All three of these rivers are no more than an hour’s drive from each other and all three may be fished from anyone of a trio of world class salmon lodges. The tremendous advantage is if one of the rivers is not fishing well, these lodges can shift to one of the other rivers, affording anglers the best possible opportunity for good sport. Moving from west to east, these lodges are:

The Salmon Lodge

The Salmon Lodge is situated on the Grand Caspcapédia. Built in the late 1800’s, this historic Lodge brings anglers back to the era of Atlantic salmon fishing in the “Grand Old Style”. The Salmon Lodge is the closest to the Lake and Salmon Branches of the Grand Caspcapédia, and as such, may fish these Grand more often than the other two. They also rotate fishing quality water on both the Petite Caspcapédia as well as the Bonaventure.

The Club on the Bonaventure

Formerly The Canadian Salmon Club a private camp for over 90 years, The Club on the Bonaventure is now open to the public offering access to the most productive stretch of the Bonaventure River. Guests enjoy 5-Star accommodations, gourmet cuisine and pampering attention. 6-rods have exclusive use of 7-miles of river with 26 major pools on the coveted B3 and B4 sectors of the Bonnie.

Camp Bonaventure

Camp Bonaventure is one of Quebec’s newer salmon lodges. Built in the early 1990’s, this elegant contemporary lodge is located on the banks of one of Canada’s premier dry fly rivers, the gin clear Bonaventure River, and offers access to trophy waters on the famed Grand Caspcapédia as well as the crystalline Petite Caspcapédia.

January 29, 2019

New Brunswick

When most anglers think Atlantic salmon fly-fishing, the Miramichi River is usually the first river to come to mind, and for good reason. The Miramichi’s run comprises over 40% of all the Atlantic salmon returning to spawn in all North America’s rivers. Besides the massive size of the run, the river offers a long season with angling for “spring salmon” or kelts (post spawning fish) from April 15th – May 15th, and bright salmon fishing from June 10th through October 15th.

Conservation efforts over the past 20 years have dramatically improved the returns of Atlantic salmon in Eastern Canada. The Miramichi in particular is sporting salmon numbers reminiscent of “the good old days”. We represent Wilson’s Sporting Camps and Country Haven Lodge, which provide access to some of the best salmon water on Miramichi.

January 29, 2019

Labrador

Labrador is the most remote of the Eastern Canadian provinces, and as such, offers some of the best fishing. The trophy brook trout is Labrador’s biggest drawing card, and the Minipi watershed is one of the world’s finest fishery for trophy squaretails. Minipi Brookies average 5.5 pounds, specimens over 8 pounds are taken most years, and several world records (to 10 pounds) have been established here. Landlocked arctic char to 12 pounds and northern pike to 30 are available as well.

Cooper’s Minipi Camps

Lee Wulff first explored Labrador and the Minipi watershed some 40 years ago and the fishing remains as good as it was when Lee first cast a fly here. Much of the success is thanks to the strong catch and release ethic encouraged by Cooper’s Minipi Camps who outfit the watershed from three camps, Ann Marie, Minonipi and Minipi Lake. If you’d like to catch a 7 or 8 pound brook trout on a dry fly, Cooper’s Minipi Camps is the best place in the world to try.

Crooks Lake Lodge

For anglers looking for more consistent action and not necessarily trophy fish, we recommend Crooks Lake Lodge on the headwaters of the Eagle River. Crooks Lake offers a mix of river and lake fishing with fish averaging around 4 pounds, occasionally up to 6, but the numbers of fish caught are much greater than in the Minipi system.

January 29, 2019

Cuba

Picture a large tropical island with vast wilderness flats bordering virgin mangroves adjacent to healthy coral reefs. Picture these flats teeming with abundant bonefish, permit, tarpon, snook and other game species. Then further visualize these areas being protected as national parks, with zero commercial fishing, and hardly any boat traffic, and a strictly limited number of sportfishing rods, catch and release only, all under the sound management of a company dedicated to preserving this flyfisherman’s paradise. Sounds too good to be true? This is Cuba.

Avalon Cuban Fishing Centers (ACFC) has been active in promoting Sportfishing in Cuba for 18 years. They have exclusive license to outfit for a limited number of rods in a few protected areas, both on the south and the north coast. ACFC destinations offer a mix or live aboard “mother ship” or land based accommodations which include Jardines de la Reina, Cayo Largo and Isla de la Juventud on the south coast, and Cayo Cruz on the north coast.

Jardines de la Reina (Gardens of the Queen)

Bonefish, Permit and Tarpon! Grand Slam!

Isla de la Juventud (Island of Youth)

Big Tarpon and Snook!

Cayo Largo

Over 500 Fly Caught Permit!

Cayo Cruz

Big Bones and Tailing Pemit

2015 will be remembered in Angling history as the year it became legal for US Citizens, in possession of a “people to people” travel letter from the non-profit fisheries research and conservation organization Bonefish Tarpon Trust (BTT), to sport fish in Cuba.

2015 is also the year travel restrictions were lifted, making it legal for US airlines to fly to Cuba, US travel agents to book travelers to Cuba and US insurance companies to offer travel insurance to US Citizens traveling to Cuba.

Angler Adventures has been assisting a limited number of US anglers traveling legally to Cuba for several years. But, the easing of restrictions in general and the travel license from BTT in particular, opens the door for any US angler wanting to fish Cuba.

What hasn’t changed (and will take years to catch up) is the tourist infrastructure within Cuba and the transportation network to Cuba. Traveling to Cuba is still complex. We recommend using a knowledgeable, qualified travel agent, whether it’s your first trip or your twelfth.

In addition to having a staff of fishing experts, Angler Adventures is a full service travel agency, licensed to sell travel insurance. Angler Adventures can assist you in selecting a fishing location in Cuba, prepare you for what to fish for and what to bring, assist you in obtaining the travel letter from the BTT, assist with your Cuban Visa, create the most efficient travel itinerary for you and your group and offer you the protection of travel insurance for trip cancellation, trip interruption, emergency medical evacuation, and more.

Call us today at 1-800-628-1447. There is so much more we’d like to share with you about this fascinating country and phenomenal saltwater fishery.

January 29, 2019

Guatemala

Guatemala is without question the Sailfishing Capital of the World. Guatemalan fishing boats typically average 15 – 20 sailfish bites per day, year round and during hot bites, it’s not unusual to raise 30, 40 or 50 or more sailfish in a single day. The incredible numbers of sailfish have attracted some of the world’s top international offshore captains to Guatemala and a fleet of comfortable and well equipped sportfishing boats. The top boats release over 2,000 sailfish a year.

Guatemala sailfish average 70 to 90 pounds and commonly exceed 100 pounds, especially are during the fall months. Much of the fishing takes place only 10 to 20 miles offshore.

But fishing in Guatemala in not just about sailfish – marlin, dorado (mahi mahi), and yellowfin tuna are the most common offshore species in Guatemala, and roosterfish are taken inshore. While not as abundant as sailfish, blue marlin are caught on a regular basis. They average 250 to 400 pounds, but larger fish in the 800 pound range have been released.

It’s not unusual to encounter large schools of dorado running from 10 to 40 + pounds.These acrobatic gamefish are great fun on light tackle or 9-weight fly rods. But keep a sharp eye – big marlins are frequently found underneath these dorado schools!

There’ve been a lot of changes in Iztapa, Guatemala since Capt. Hank Robbins pioneered this incredible fishery in the early 80’s. While there are many more boats, the fishing seems to get better. Incredible records have been set in recent years, like the legendary Capt. Ron Hamlin’s astounding 124 sailfish release day on the Captain Hook, or Capt. Chris Scheeder’s 57 sailfish on the fly in one day. Most importantly, the government of Guatemala has recognized the immense value of the resource, passing legislation not only mandating catch and release for sails, but making it illegal to possess any sailfish, effectively protecting the species from any commercial harvest. Such forward thinking will assure that the fishing for sailfish in Guatemala will remain the best in the world for many years to come.

The options for sailfishing in Guatemala have increased substantially since our first explorations with Capt. Hank 20 some years ago. New lodges and some of the world’s top offshore Captains bring exciting new choices for anglers looking for world class fishing for sailfish. (Please click on links for rates and information):

Casa Vieja

Casa Vieja is a beautiful new lodge, located less than one mile from the marina, featuring the most luxurious accommodations, the best game boats in the country, and a stable of some of the world’s most renowned blue water captains.

Pacific Fins

Pacific Fins purchased the well known Fins and Feathers facility and has thoroughly renovated the property in 2007.

January 29, 2019

British Columbia

Excellent steelhead fishing has made British Columbia the go-to destination for targeting wild trophy steelhead. Fly anglers travel from all over the world to visit British Columbia to fish the famous summer steelhead runs and maybe land a trophy-sized 30-pounder. Known for long runs and multiple jumps, these large sea-run Rainbows are aggressive, extremely strong, and don’t quit a fight easily. Because these British Columbia steelies live up to their reputation, most lodges average 95% of their guests returning each year. Our fishing operations in British Columbia offer excellent steelhead fishing on the Dean and a truly unique luxury experience in the wilderness of western Canada. The Steelhead runs have continued to get better, with higher numbers of “big fish” being hooked due to a strictly enforced catch and release only policy throughout the season. British Columbia Rivers also provide excellent fishing for Pacific Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroats, and a variety of other fish.

BC West

BC West is located on one of British Columbia’s premier steelhead rivers, the Dean River. The Dean’ steelhead are widely acknowledged as the hottest sea-run rainbow trout in the world, and the Dean commands a high position on the “must fish life list” of nearly every traveling flyrodder. BC West is the premier lodge, located on the Lower Dean just below the famous Dean River Canyon and offers anglers their best opportunity to challenge these supercharged salmonids at their peak condition, chrome bright and fresh from the salt. Big bruiser chinook salmon in June and early July and acrobatic coho salmon in late August offer spicy alternatives should you tire of chasing steelies!

Moose Lake Lodge

Moose Lake Lodge located 300 miles North of Vancouver in the Upper Black Water/Upper Dean wilderness and offers bountiful rainbow trout fishing on nearby lakes and rivers. Moose Lake also off optional fly-outs to coastal waters or the option of the Dean River Outpost Camp on the Upper River providing a variety of fishing opportunities for not just rainbows and steelhead, but Pacific Salmon, Cutthroat, Dollies, Kokanee and Whitefish.

January 29, 2019

Brazil

Brazil is the world’s top destination for Peacock Bass fishing. The tributaries of the immense, 2 ½ million square mile Amazon River drainage system, and more specifically the Rio Negro and its tributaries, hold both the largest concentrations and the largest specimens of Peacock Bass or Tucunares, as they are known locally. While there is Peacock Bass fishing to be found in a few other South American locales, Brazil offers the best fishing along with consistent outfitting, quality fishing, and a stable infrastructure to insure a quality trip.

Peacock Bass are one of the world’s most exciting gamefish. Peacocks are aggressive and territorial ambush hunters, and are known for their explosive strikes and tackle busting runs. These fish can be literally unstoppable on their first few runs. “Savage” is the word that best describes these brutes!

Actually, Peacock Bass are not bass at all but are in fact members Cichlid family (which include the ultra-aggressive “Oscars” found in tropical fish tanks!). There are multiple species of Peacocks in the Amazon Basisn, ranging from the colorful Butterfly Peacock, (cichla oscellaris ) which run from 3 – 7 pounds, to the giant Speckled Peacock, (cichla temensis) which have been taken to over 27 pounds. Peacocks are not only one of the world’s most highly prized gamefish, but they are as beautiful as they are tough, making them a species that should be high on every traveling anglers “must catch” list.

Agua Boa Amazon Lodge

Agua Boa Amazon Lodge is a ‘fly fishing only’ operation that was voted as one of the world’s top ten fly fishing lodges by Forbes Magazine. The Agua Boa is a tributary to the Rio Branco/Rio Negro system and is protected by fly fishing only legislation. In all be the highest water, Agua Boa runs crystal clear providing great sight fishing opportunies. Agua Boa is home to 4 species of Peacock Bass as well as about a dozen other “exotics”. Anglers who are Peacock Bass fishing at Agua Boa will also be treated to comfortable air-conditioned chalets, a pool overlooking the river, gourmet meals prepared by a talented chef, and knowledgeable and experienced local guides who take pride in getting you into fish.

River Plate Anglers

River Plate Anglers, owned and operated by peacock bass pioneer, Luis Brown, has been hosting anglers fishing Peacock Bass since 1992 and offers the best variety and mobility options. River Plate utilizes a houseboat in some of the deeper, navigable channels with more “home comforts” and fly in floating cabins to access water beyond the navigable channels & their exclusive water on Indian Reserves and Government Preserves. This ability to access these more remote fishing areas combined with River Plate’s access to more than a dozen fishing areas eliminates over fishing and ensures the highest quality fishing. Both the houseboat and the fly in floating cabins can accommodate both fly and conventional fisherman, and provides 2 Loomis rods and Shimano reels with line for each angler to use while staying with River Plate Anglers.

January 29, 2019

2 for the Price of 1

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Angler Adventures has negotiated several value packed “2 for the price of 1” deals at some of our premier lodges. For more information, please click on the lodge name, or call us at 800-628-1447 (860-434-9624).

Spectacular, remote setting.
6 person capacity.
Rainbows and big Browns.
Normal weekly price $3,250 per person, double occupancy / shared guide.
Angler Adventures’ Special for November 2009: $1,625 per person double occupancy / shared guide.

Excellent Bonefishing with good chances at Permit.
Access to Gorda Cay and Mores Island.
Price Reduction for 2010.
Normal weekly price $2,820 per person double occupancy / shared guide.
Angler Adventures’ Special through February 2010: $1,813 per person double occupancy / shared guide.

Permit, Bonefish, and Tarpon.
30-miles off the coast of Belize.
Only 6 spots currently available: 2 – November 7 – 14, 2009 & 4 – November 21 – 28, 2009.
Normal weekly price $3,902.58 per person, double occupancy / shared guide.
Angler Adventures’ Special: $2,573.09 per person double occupancy / shared guide.

Direct access to Bonefishing in the Marls.
Nice Accommodations and Gourmet Meals.
Great location for non-anglers.
Normal weekly price $6,800 per couple double occupancy / shared guide.
Angler Adventures’ Special, February 1st – March 15th, 2010: $4,250 per couple double occupancy / shared guide.

Extensive Hard Sand Flats.
Wade fisherman’s paradise.
Comfortable cottage style accommodations.
Normal weekly price $3,085 per person double occupancy / shared guide.
Angler Adventures’ Special for bookings confirmed before January 1, 2010: $1,962.50 per person double occupancy / shared guide.

Experience Chilean Patagonia in luxury.
Unparalleled level of Service.
Access to typically inaccessible fertile fishing grounds.
Normal weekly price $17,850 per person double occupancy / shared guide.
Angler Adventures’ Special: $8,925 per person double occupancy / shared guide.

These discounts are offered to new reservations only and do not apply to existing reservations, nor date changes to existing reservations. Discounts for alternate times, or other lodges may be available. If the above offerings aren’t exactly what you’re looking for call us at 1-800-628-1447; and we’ll find you the best possible deal!

800-628-1447 / 860-434-9624
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PO Box 872, Old Lyme, CT 06371
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November 3, 2009

What is a Gyno Crab

Dr. Ralph Cifaldi’s Gyno Crab – Tied by Doug Schlink

The Gyno Crab as tied by Doug Schlink — Mid-Morning Permit Snack

Hook: Daiichi X452 or similar in #2 or #4
Thread: Danvilles Flat Wax, Fl. Green
Weight: Lead Eyes – sized to water depth and hook size
Tail: Appx 2 – 2 ½ inches, Polar bear, dyed golden orange (Rit golden yellow dye does it) and barred with a dark brown (*) marking pen
Body: 8 pieces of Tan Aunt Lydia’s Rug Yarn (Antron) figure-eighted in (Merkin fashion) on top of hook shank, and trimmed to appx dime shape.
Legs: 2 (**) Amber/flecked black Sili-Legs, square knotted in (Merkin style), trimmed slightly long (about 1 inch) and set with Krazy Glue (***)

* I didn’t have a dark brown pen, just dark umber. The barring should be darker – more contrasting.
** While conventional wisdom would dictate 3 legs (per side), Ralph contends permit can’t count, so this is tied true to his original pattern (which worked, so apparently they can’t count).
*** I didn’t have any Krazy Glue handy – just used some head cement. Ralph put drops of Krazy Glue on the legs near the edges of the yarn body (and worked into the yarn slightly) to keep these sticking out at the appropriate angles.
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December 3, 2010

Why Bonefish in the Bahamas?

A great example comes from a group of ours that just got back from Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn, Acklins Island, Bahamas. There is something special about Bahamas bonefishing that isn’t found wading a flat or casting to tailing fish. The charm and arms wide open welcome of the Bahamas is even more apparent in the outer islands, like Acklins. Group member Alec Kempe was describing a photograph taken after dinner on their last night said, “Shirley gave a speech in which she quoted Shakespeare from Romeo & Juliet “Parting is such sweet sorrow”; Peter baked us a wonderful cake & as a finale, Peter, Lavanda (wonderful singing voice) & Shirley sung to us. What a great show of appreciation & warmth – really a nice family!”

That being said, the other reason to bonefish in the Bahamas is, well, BONEFISH!!! Here’s a nice “10-pounder” landed by Pierce Walmsely. Alec Kempe prefaced the image of Pierce’s bonefishng with “Lemon sharks & ‘cudas were all over us that day. Gator kept Lemons from eating this particular fish with some great pole-on-the-sharks-head work.”

Pierce Walmsely's Acklins bonefish. — The colors are another reason – photo credit Alec Kempe

Grey’s Point Bonefish Inn is one of the unique destinations where almost 100% of the fishing is done wading, unless you choose to fish from the skiff. Want more information on Grey’s Point or fishing the out islands of the Bahamas – call Angler Adventures at 800-628-1447 (860-434-9624) or drop us an email at info@angleradventures.com.

May 31, 2011

Peacock Bass Fishing: “Savage” describes these Brutes in the Amazon, Brazil

Peacock Bass are aggressive, territorial ambush hunters, known for explosive strikes and tackle busting runs. These fish are nearly unstoppable on their first few runs. “Savage” is the word the best describes these brutes, putting them high on the bucket list for fly and conventional anglers alike. Add the exotic backdrop of the Amazon rainforest and you have the makings of a singularly spectacular outdoor experience.

Brazil is the most famous and productive Peacock Bass fishery in the world, offering anglers the chance at catching numbers of Peacocks as well as trophies over 20 lbs. The fishing areas in the Amazon are extremely remote, so using a high quality, experienced outfitter is a necessity. We recommend 2 outfitters: Agua Boaand River Plate Anglers.

Agua Boa Amazon Lodge

Agua Boa is a conventional lodge situated on the banks of the Agua Boa River, a tributary to the Rio Negro. What separates Agua Boa from other Peacock Bass lodges is that the fishing is limited to catch and release, fly fishing only.

The rates at Agua Boa are $5,300 per person from October 8 to December 31, 2011, and $5,500 per person from January 1 to April 14. Rates are based on double occupancy accommodations and a shared boat / guide daily.

Fly Fishing Only
Forbes Magazine’s Top 10 Lodges in 2010
Sight fishing for Peacocks
Limited to 12 anglers

Click Here for More Information on Agua Boa.

River Plate Anglers

River Plate has been hosting anglers since 1992, and they’ve evolved their operation over 30 years to offer a unique fishing program based around floating cabins and exclusive leases on Native and Government Reserves. These floating cabins give anglers multiple benefits over fixed lodges, mainly the ability to move to new fisheries every few days to guarantee shorter boat rides / less fishing pressure and the flexibility to move if the water conditions aren’t ideal.

Fly and Conventional Fishing
Access to unpressured or unfished water
Flexibility to move during high / dirty water
Spacious, Comfortable, Air Conditioned floating cabin accommodations
Mothership option

Click Here for More Information on River Plate Anglers.

June 2, 2012

It’s time to book Summer 2013 for the best dates and BIG fish in Alaska

Alaska is synonymous with catching big fish, and lots of fish, in an environment that is wild, rugged and plentiful, like few left on earth. In a week it is possible to catch 10 kinds of the world’s greatest game fish, a different species every day. Or, you may choose to go with only one goal; catching the biggest rainbow of your life. Everything is possible.

In the Bristol Bay watershed, where the lodges we represent are located, the season extends from mid-June to the end of September. Click here for a calendar explaining when each species can be caught. Many fisherman plan Alaska trips around one or more species of Salmon, realizing that trout, char, dolly varden, pike, and grayling are available season long.

If you want to pursue rainbows with a dry fly, focus on June and July. But, if it’s a trophy rainbow you’re after, they’ll be several pounds heavier in August and September.

We’ve expanded and improved our website.

Chip Bates, Doug Schlink and Judy Hall have been booking Alaska for 25 years. Chip has visited 22 different Alaska Lodges, with Doug and Judy not far behind. It costs you nothing to tap into this wealth of experience and knowledge.

Alaska attracts a healthy number of repeat clients. By late-October, 90% of the repeats are locked and loaded, making NOW the absolute best time for new clients to grab prime dates.

Call the Alaska Experts today.

October 3, 2012

Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge, South Andros, Bahamas

The vast flats of South Andros have been one of our favorite bonefishing destinations for over 2 decades. This is a true wilderness fishery, offering an incredible variety of places to target bonefish. There are a myriad of creeks, cuts, cays and mangrove lagoons to explore with the skiff. Best of all, and our favorite part, there are miles and miles of firm, clean sand flats where you can wade for days! These flats are home to massive schools of nicely sized bones (3 – 5 lbs), as well as singles or smaller pods of bruisers ranging well above the double digit mark!

Sitting at the end of civilization, literally “the end of the road” on South Andros, is Mars Bay Bonefish Lodge – a down-to-earth, comfortable, no frills fishing lodge for anglers focused on great fishing, not the amenities.

The guides are excellent, the staff is friendly and attentive, and the rooms are clean, comfortable and cool with new beds and new AC units. The food is always a highlight; with a carefully planned menu balancing meals focused on local flavors and comfort food. Don’t forget about the location! Mars Bay offers the shortest travel time of any other operation on Andros to the Southern Flats, which can equal as much as an extra full day of fishing time on a week long trip. Add in that the guides work as hard as any guide we’ve fished with, plus they don’t punch a clock at 4:00 PM, and we’ve got a recipe for some of the longest fishing days you’ll find in the Bahamas.

Mars Bay was 99% full last year, but a few recent group cancellations have opened up some excellent space for the Spring 2018 season, especially for some larger groups.

March 10 – 17, 4 rods
March 31 – April 7, 4 rods (Easter is April 1, 2018)
April 14 – 21, 4 rods
April 28 – May 5, 8 rods
May 5 – 12, 6 rods
May 12 – 19, 6 rods (May 13 is Mothers Day)

The cost for a 7-night / 6-day fishing package is $4,550 per person based on double occupancy accommodations and a shared boat / guide daily.

Have questions? Evan just got back from a January trip to Mars Bay and would be happy to recommend weeks, give a report, or just talk flies.

February 9, 2018

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