Join the Reno Fly Shop on a hosted trip to the Upper Parana River and Ibera/ Isoro Wetlands in search of Golden Dorado! Aden Breckner from RFS will host the trip to Argentina with an opening of seven available spots. This unique adventure will provide the opportunity to see multiple habitats Golden Dorado inhabit.
SET Fly Fishing will facilitate every aspect of the trip besides international travel. Depending on current conditions, we will fish two of the three lodges during the trip. We will spend three full days fishing the two lodges selected.
Location: Argentina- Upper Parana River, Isoro/Ibera Wetlands
Trip Dates
November 2-9,2024 (allow for 1-2 days travel on each side)
Trip Schedule
November 2: Charter flight from Buenos Aires to the first lodge
November 3-5: Three (3) full day fishing
November 6: Early morning charter flight to the second lodge (30 minutes). Full day fishing
November 7-8: Two (2) full day fishing
November 9: Charter flight from the Lodge directly to Buenos Aires
Cost
The cost for the trip is $8,350. To secure your spot, a 50% deposit ($4,175) is required. SET Fly Fishing handles all payment and transactions. When you are ready to book, stop by or call the Reno Fly Shop and we will facilitate communication with SET Fly Fishing. The final 50% ($4,175) is required 90 days prior to the trip date. International airfare to and from Buenos Aires, Argentina is not included in the trip cost.
Lodge 1:THE ITATI LODGE
No one can say they have truly fished for dorado unless they’ve fished the upper Parana River, which is the tail water of the Yacyreta Dam, providing predictable and stable water conditions. This is where you will find the largest dorado in the world. Our Itati Lodge is located on the banks of this massive stretch of water, comparable only to the Mississippi, with boats located only a few hundred feet from your room. Here you will fish the main and adjacent channels, casting to structures such as sunken trees and rocks in search of a trophy-sized Golden Dorado. Every day you will have chances at dorado raging from 15 – 25 pounds, and every season we catch several 30 pounders. Bigger fish are there as well, with occasional dorados over 40 pounds.
Located in a traditional “estancia”, on the banks of the paraná river, our air-conditioned lodge provides the perfect balance between wilderness and comfort. Five well-appointed rooms, all with en suite bathrooms, can accommodate up to 10 anglers*. Our professional chef, Orlando, produces a menu that is a blend of local flavors and international cuisine.
Lodge 2: LA ALONDRA’I
La Alondra’i, is our home base for the Ibera Wetlands. This is a nature reserve, donated by Douglas Tompkins and home of a rewilding project. We are the only outfitter licensed to fish in the west boundary of the wetlands. As a complement to your stay at La Alondra’i, we have three remote camps located inside this marsh. This allows our guests to fish different waters daily without the need to go in and out of the wetlands every day. You’ll have more time on the water, plus the experience of spending the night in the middle of a nature reserve. This fishery offers plenty of Dorados between 4 – 15 pounds, with the possibility of hooking larger fish. We use almost exclusively surface patterns such as Poppers, Crease Flies, Mice, T-walks etc. These often produce fast and explosive surface strikes.
You will be pampered while enjoying the peaceful setting and excellent cuisine. This reconditioned colonial house offers the perfect lodge experience to compliment your visit to the Ibera Wetland. All common areas provide a unique atmosphere, where the past and present converge. The lodge features 4 comfortable air-conditioned rooms each with 2 double beds and en suite bathrooms. An enclosed courtyard offers the ultimate in privacy and a great place to relax after spending the day exploring the wetlands. Two separate dining areas where breakfast and dinner are served are also featured. Additionally, the small chapel located inside the courtyard is another distinctive characteristic that symbolizes the town’s colonial traditions. Recently, an outdoor swimming pool was added for our guest’s enjoyment.
As a complement to your stay at La Alondra’i, we have 3 camps located inside this marsh. This allows our guests to fish different waters daily, without the need to pull out and in every day, so,
more time in the water, plus the experience of spending the night in the middle of a natural reserve. Ibera Rugua, is a small, rustic but comfortable cabin that can accommodate 4 anglers per night. Electric power and hot water showers are provided. Yaguarte Ava, is our newest addition and the perfect site for guests looking for adventure. This tented camp can
accommodate 4 anglers per night and even though the location is remote an electric power supply and hot water showers are available. El Disparo, our southernmost camp, is set on an island. This location provides dining area, electric power by generator, shower and bathroom facilities. Tents will be set near the fire pit, in a secluded clear, surrounded by several fruit trees populated by the most diverse bird species.
Lodge 3: JETU ́U, CASA DE ESTEROS
Jetu ́u (Casa de Esteros) is our newest lodge, located on the banks of the Isoro wetlands. This lodge offers the opportunity to fish a classic marsh environment created by overflow of the mid-section of the Parana River, not from rain as in the Ibera wetlands. Having access to the Parana River also allows us to fish for numerous other species such as Pacu and Pirata, if the time of the season is right.
If you are ready to book or would like more information, stop by the Reno Fly Shop or give us a call at 775-323-3474. We hope you can join us- this is not a trip you’ll want to miss!
