If you’re looking for some amazing sea trout fishing on the Rio Grande in Argentina during the 2024 season, then please read on.
WHY TRAVEL TO SOUTH AMERICA FOR SEA TROUT?
- The average weight of Rio Grande sea trout over a season is around 9 lbs with 1 in 5 being over 15 lbs and 1 in 50 will tip the scales between 20-25 lbs!
- Fishing pressure has actually decreased on the river over the last decade; this is due to the lodges lowering the amount of rods they accept on a weekly basis, which means less fishing pressure on the whole.
- The run of sea trout in the Rio Grande is estimated at between 50,000-75,000. In fact, during the last study in 2008 it was estimated at closer to 85,000!
- Catch expectancy is around 2 – 4 landed sea trout per rod per day. This does not include lost fish and most lodges do not count fish under 6 lbs. This works out at 12-24 sea trout per rod over a six day fishing period, but some anglers will catch almost double that, as was the case in the 2017 season, for example.
- Sea trout in the Rio Grande are on average 17% heavier compared with sea trout from elsewhere of the same length. They are also on average 14-21% heavier than Atlantic salmon of the same length.
AURELIA LODGE – RIO GRANDE SEA TROUT
This fantastic lodge, located on the middle river (immediately above Kau Tapen), caters for just four anglers per week, each with a single room at the lodge and around eight miles of water to fish on the Rio Grande and over fifteen miles on the Rio Menendez! Fantastic value for money at US$6,990 per rod, to include the fishing licence costs.
12-19th January; 3 rods available – Youth Week – US$3,990 per rod. Further information HERE.
No flights, hotel stays, additional transfers, or tips included.
ESTANCIA SAN JOSE LODGE – RIO GRANDE SEA TROUT
San Jose Lodge is an extremely prestigious lodge, located on the middle reaches of the Rio Grande; it is located immediately above Aurelia Lodge and their water runs all the way up to the border with Chile. There is around 12 miles of river in total for just four rods. San Jose is rare in that around ten of the twelve miles of the river is owned double bank, meaning truly exclusive access to the river and water being rested – the only lodge on the Argentine side able to offer this. Just four rods per week, fishing over many miles of prime sea trout water. Single rooms as standard at the lodge.
The cost is US$6,825 per rod for the week, which includes a seven night stay at the lodge in a single room and all-inclusive basis, six full days guided fishing with two anglers per guide, and also transfers to / from Rio Grande. No flights, hotel stays, additional transfers, fishing licence (US$300) or tips included.
9-16th February; 4 rods available*
16-23rd February; 2 rods available
23rd February – 1st March; 1 rod available
*Intact party? Please make contact about preferential rates.
KAU TAPEN
Just two rods remain in the prime of the season at what is arguably the nicest lodge on the river. Fishing many miles of the prime middle Rio Grande along with many miles of the Rio Menendez.
13-20th January; 4 rods available
20-27th January; 4 rods available
23-30th March; 4 rods available
Cost per rod is US$13,950, plus US$550 for the fishing licence. This includes a single room at the lodge, shared guiding, all meals and drinks, transfers to / from the airport in Rio Grande.
VILLA MARIA
One of the best lodges on the river, accessing the cream of the lower river. Maximum of six rods per week, with single rooms as standard.
5-12th January; 1 rod available
23rd February – 1st March; 1 rod available
15-22nd March; 6 rods available (US$11,950 per rod)
Cost per rod is US$13,950, plus US$550 for the fishing licence. This includes a single room at the lodge, shared guiding, all meals and drinks, transfers to / from the airport in Rio Grande.
ESTANCIA MARIA BEHETY – LODGE
Maria Behety has a commanding position on the left bank of the Rio Grande, covering a huge amount of water on both the middle and lower river. A lodge where space is always rare.
16-23rd March; 1 rod available – US$7,500 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
23-30th March; 2 rods available – US$7,000 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
ESTANCIA MARIA BEHETY – LA VILLA
La Villa Maria Behety is one of the finest lodges on the Rio Grande and is always in high demand. Availability is always rare, due to the popularity of the lodge and the re-booking rate, which is a testament to the service they provide.
9-16th March; 4 rods available – US$8,500 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
16-23rd March; 1 rod available – US$8,500 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
23-30th March; 6 rods available – US$8,000 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
CAMERON LODGE
Cameron Lodge is located on the Chilean side of the Rio Grande and has many miles of the river to explore, along with numerous other rivers and lakes to be found within easy reach of the lodge. Cost per week is US$6,000 per rod, with shorter stays available. Please make CONTACT for availability.
Not sure which lodge to choose? Make sure to check the FishTravel guide HERE.
There’s also a brochure to be found HERE.
If you’re still stuck, would like to make an enquiry, or would like to make a booking, please contact Steffan Jones at info@fishtravel.co.uk
