Argentina
North West Region, Salta Province
Argentina Fly Fishing
Experience world-class Fly fishing in the Salta Province in North West Argentina on the Rio Tucanes, a tributary of the Parana River Basin.
The new Dorado Lodge is located on a 20K acre private ranch with exclusive access to the premier section of Rio Tucanes, adjacent to the border of Parque Nacional del Rey in Salta (National Park), a great sanctuary for wildlife, including the fabled Golden Dorado.
At Dorado Lodge there is nearby access to the Juramento River. This River averages 100 ft wide. The typical Dorado is 8 to 10 lbs but often 20 – 30 pounders can be caught. The record Dorado to the boat caught on a fly is 37 lbs.
Fly-fishing Paradise!
Fly Fishing and Spin or Baitcasting style are enjoyed here by anglers from around the world.
The Waters
Rio Tucanes
The fabled Rio Tucanes is born in Parque Nacional el Rey. It is a true spring creek since its born from cold and warm water springs in the Sierra Cresta del Gallo and Sierra del Piquete. When you arrive to Rio Tucanes you'll be amazed at its beauty and your first impression is that this is the perfect trout stream, but actually holds Dorado up to 20 lbs.
Rio Juramento
The Juramento River, a tailwater born below El Tunal Dam in NW Argentina has proved to be the best and most reliable Dorado river in the world.
The Juramento is a small river (50' to 100' wide) compared to most Dorado Rivers in Argentina. A typical day will produce some 20 strikes with half of these actually hooked and some landed. Fish over 15 lbs will push you and your tackle to the limits and depending on the anglers fighting skills.
The Lodge
For better access to Rio Juramento we will stay at Hosteria Ayres de Campo which is located in the small town of J.V. Gonzalez and from there we have very easy access to the best stretches of water on the famous Juramento River. There are 5 double rooms available, each with private bath.
