***NO PRICE CHANGES FOR THE 2027 SEASON!***
Planning your 2027 Rio Grande sea trout fishing trip? Contact FishTravel for current availability, flight advice and lodge recommendations.
Estancia Maria Behety and La Villa are widely regarded as offering some of the finest sea-run brown trout fishing in the world. Located on the legendary Rio Grande in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina, these lodges provide access to more than 100 named pools and some of the highest concentrations of trophy sea trout found anywhere. The 2027 season runs from January through April and availability is extremely limited due to high repeat bookings.
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.
Why Fish Estancia Maria Behety?
- Access to over 100 named pools on the Rio Grande
- Some of the largest sea-run brown trout in the world
- Prime Tierra del Fuego location
- Expert English-speaking guides
- Limited rod numbers ensuring low fishing pressure
- Historic La Villa accommodation and luxury lodge options
| Feature | EMB Lodge | La Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Rods per week | 12 | 6 |
| Rooms | Shared and single rooms available | All rooms single occupancy |
| Price Range | US$7,900–10,300 | US$8,900–11,500 |
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. Not sure which week to pick? Contact us, and we will advise accordingly.
2-9th January; 8 rods available – US$7,900 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
30th January – 6th February; 2 rods available – US$10,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
6-13th February; 2 rods available – US$10,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
13-20th February; 6 rods available – US$10,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
20-27th February; 3 rods available – US$10,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
27th February- 6th March; 5 rods available – US$10,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
6-13th March; 4 rods available – US$10,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
13-20th March; 12 rods available – US$9,000 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
20-27th March; 4 rods available – US$8,300 per rod, plus US$700 for a single room & US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
27th March – 3rd April; 9 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. Not sure which week to pick? Contact us, and we will advise accordingly.
2-9th January; 5 rods available – US$8,900 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
9-16th January; 1 rod available – US$9,500 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
13-20th February; 2 rods available – US$11,500 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
6-13th March; 2 rods available – US$11,500 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
13-20th March; 6 rods available – US$10,000 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
20-27th March; 5 rods available – US$9,500 per rod, plus US$300 for the fishing licence cost.
27th March – 3rd 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
