The Golden Dorado Experience by SET Fly Fishing was recently completed with the addition of a third lodge, Jetu’u Cabañas de Esteros. But given that the lodges are all within a 55-minute flight of each other, some might wonder how different the fishing can be since they all target the mighty Golden Dorado.
In fact, all of the lodges exist within the heart of the region where Golden Dorado thrive as a species. Composing the Golden Dorado Experience has been the result of years of exploration in the area, and concluded with offering three fishing opportunities, distinct from one another but complimenting the overall experience. These locations are somewhat connected, but the water conditions and features are dramatically different; as is the average size of the Dorado, typical number of strikes, techniques used, and the behavior of the fish. The three options afford a wonderful experience for a broad range of anglers with varying skills and expectations, from a day with constant action on small to medium-sized Golden Dorados, to hunting for the trophy of a lifetime.
We have invested in the properties and lodges to provide a world-class experience for our guests, in locations that are convenient to the fisheries. Each location has its own unique style and character, but all offer the same premium service and hospitality that SET Fly Fishing has been known for over the years.
Itati Lodge and Jetu’u Cabañas de Esteros, are walking distance to the water and minutes away from the best fishing spots. La Alondra lodge is just 20 minutes from the wetlands with access to three uniquely engineered platform camps, reachable only by water, spread out over the huge nature reserve and enveloped by an intricate system of channels and lagoons. You will never see another human besides us.
La Alondra Lodge – Ibera Wetland:
- Fishing in natural pristine reserves, National and Provincial parks
- Access to 3 stable deluxe camps within the wetlands. From the camps, fishing spots within 5 minutes.
- Top water action. Surface patterns
- No other anglers, no other outfitter operating. Unbelievable amount of waters to explore in solitude.
- Amazing wildlife and the best bird watching location in Argentina.
- Direct contact with nature in its purest form.
Jetu’u Cabaña de Estero – Isoro Wetland and Middle Parana River:
- Perfect for those anglers new to Golden Dorado fishing.
- Access to fish the main river and the wetland. Two completely different fisheries next to each other, with a broad variety of fishing techniques to learn.
- A lot of action and number of catches.
- Small and intimate water in the wetland.
- Amazing birdwatching.
- Fishing in a natural reserve, provincial park.
- Fishing spots within 5 minutes.
- Trophy waters. The largest dorados on a fly.
- More than just Golden Dorados: Pacu, Pirapita, Bogas and more. Omnivorous Fish: The “Side B” of Golden Dorado Fishing
- Diverse underwater structure where dorado lie in ambush. Runs over fallen vegetation, rock points, rock banks and sight fishing in flats along sand bars.
- Fishing spots within 5 minutes.