Sea Trout Fishing On The Rio Grande: Kau Tapen Fishing Lodge

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The River

The Fishing

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Best Times to Go 

Pricing

Getting There

Whilst in Argentina

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The Rivers & Environment

The Sea Trout fishing in Southern Argentina is legendary and for many the Rio Grande epitomizes this. Situated in Tierra del Fuego (Land of Fire), it is in as remote and isolated an area as you can imagine. Apart from the other fishing lodges there is little in the way of human habitation with sheep being the primary inhabitant of this part of the world.

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The Fishing

The Rio Grande needs little by way of introduction, with fish averaging 10 lbs in weight and specimens over 30 lbs caught each season. Although the winds in this part of the world can be strong so are the Sea Trout in equal proportion. Kau Tapen was the first fishing lodge to be established on the Rio Grande and it occupies a prime position on the middle stretch of the river. Almost all the pools can be covered well with a single-handed rod although the use of a double-handed rod is an advantage. There are 6 beats covering approx 18 kms of water. Some of the water is shared with the fishing on Toon Ken and Maria Behetty as well as Villa Maria on the lower Rio Grande. This gives guests access to almost all the prime fishing on the Rio Grande whether it is on the upper, middle or lower stretches.

James Gunning with a last cast fish

Fly fishing on the Rio Grande at Kau Tapen

Kau Tapen Fishing Lodge

Kau Tapen Lodge under the fiery sky typical of Tierra del Fuego

Kau Tapen sets the standards of comfort for fishing lodges worldwide. It is as exclusive as any 5 star boutique hotel you are likely to find with every aspect of this lodge designed and tailored to ensure that this will be a holiday to remember. Huge open-faced wood burning stoves, deep sofas, crisp linen, deeply polished wooden floorboards, an all inclusive and comprehensive bar alongside an innovative and delicious Argentinean menu ensure the whole experience is second to none. This is as fine a fishing lodge as you are likely to find anywhere!

Best Times to Go

The season lasts from December to April with the runs of fish being sustained throughout. Unlike salmon, the fish will enter the river during all these months, dependent primarily upon local conditions. During the months of Dec and Jan the Rio Grande will be at its highest with the water typically dropping away in March, although a rise in the river can come at any time during the season.

Typical bedroom at Kau Tapen

Getting There

Anglers fly to Buenos Aires international airport and from there take the 3 hr flight to Rio Grande. You will be collected on arrival at the airport and transferred by four-wheel drive vehicle to the lodge, which takes approx 40 minutes.

Whilst in Argentina

Argentina is a sportsmen‚s paradise with almost endless opportunities. Some of the alternative activities that we can arrange both or after your trip are listed below:

• Dorado fishing in the North
• Native Trout fishing in Patagonia
• Dove shooting in Cordoba
• Wine tasting in Mendoza
• Polo close to Buenos Aires

If you would prefer to speak to us directly regarding a trip to the Kau Tapen, please contact us at the following:

United Kingdom Office:
Justin Maxwell-Stuart
Mobile: +44 (0)7711 519 857
Fax: +44 (0)20 7352 0942
justin@wherewisemenfish.com

United States Office:

US Country Code: +1
Telephone: 646 797 2945
info@wherewisemenfish.com

Or alternatively email us via our Booking Enquiries Form to request more information.