If you’re looking for some amazing sea trout fishing on the Rio Grande in Argentina during the 2026 season at either La Villa Maria Behety or Estancia Maria Behety Lodge, then please read on. These two lodges own and control the prime of the middle and lower river on the left hand bank, all the way to the ocean. Amazing lodges and some of the best value for money on the river.
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 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.
ESTANCIA MARIA BEHETY – LODGE
Estancia 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.
3-10th January; 8 rods available – US$7,900 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
17-24th January; 1 rod available – US$9,000 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
24-31st January; 2 rods available – US$9,500 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
31st January – 7th February; 2 rods available – US$10,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
14-21st February; 4 rods available – US$10,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
28th February – 7th March; 4 rods available – US$10,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
7-14th March; 3 rods available – US$10,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
14-21st March; 1 rod available – US$9,000 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
21-28th March; 5 rods available – US$8,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
28th March – 4th April; 6 rods available – US$8,000 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
After a specific week not listed above? Please make contact, as some rods are often held and not confirmed.
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.
3-10th January; 4 rods available – US$8,900 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
7-14th March; 5 rods available – US$11,500 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
14-21st March; 6 rod available – US$10,000 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
21-28th March; 5 rods available – US$9,500 per rod, plus for the fishing licence cost.
28th March – 4th April; 6 rods available – US$9,000 per rod, plus for the fishing licence cost.
After a specific week not listed above? Please make contact, as some rods are often held and not confirmed.
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
