SET's Golden Dorado Experience

Multiple Golden Dorado destinations
for the best fishing experience.

Golden Dorado are native to the tropics of South America and can be found in a variety of environments such as Marshs, Lagoons, Streams and in rivers of different sizes. Each environment offer unique fly fishing experiences due to the conditions that reign.

At Set fly fishing we manage three different golden dorado lodges and each offers a different and unique experience
Our Golden Dorado Experience offers guests the unique opportunity combine two or three completely different destinations in just one week.

How to Combine the destinations

Our Golden Dorado program allows you to combine two totally different environments, in just one week.
You will enjoy 3 full days of fishing at each lodge connecting the destinations with short charter flights, without loosing time, fast and easy.
You can also opt for a 10 day program combinning the 3 destinations, the Golden Dorado Triflecta.
Our priority is to always provide the best fishing experience possible under current conditions, and using charter flights as part of the program provides fast and easy access to these different waters, connecting the diferent lodges.

#Action

Ysoro Marsh + Mid section of the Parana River
Plenty of 2-6 pounds dorados and
chances for bigger fish on the main river
6wt for the Marsh
8wt for the River
Surface Patterns and Deceivers
Vampire Fish; Piranha; Pacú;
No camps
Plenty of action inside the Natural reserve.

#Wild

Ibera Wetlands
Average 4-15 pounds with
strong chances for big fish
8wt

Surface Patterns and Deceivers
Piranha;
3 camps inside the marsh
Natural Reserve with plenty of unique wildlife;
The nights at the camps are a major plus;
Home of CLT Rewilding Project;

#Trophy

Upper section of the Parana River
Average 15-25 pounds
chances for +30 pounders
8wt for Golden Dorado
6wt for Omnivorous species
mainly Deceivers
Pacu; Pirapita;
No camps
Home of the largest golden dorados in the world

Sample Program

Sample Itinerary

DAY 1: Charter flight from Buenos Aires to the first lodge. Check in and welcome dinner.
DAY 2 to 4: Three (3) full day fishing.
DAY 5: Early morning charter flight to the second lodge (30 minutes). Full day fishing.
DAY 6 and 7: Two (2) full day fishing.
DAY 8: Charter flight from the Lodge directly to Buenos Aires.

7 nights and 6 full days of fishing have a cost of $8,350 per person, double occupancy, with one boat and guide per two anglers.

This trip is limited to a total of 8 anglers.
INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE
  • All lodging as described on the itinerary
  • All meals, beer and wine 
  • Full-time guide and coordinator during the trip
  • All charter flights and local ground transfers
  • All the special services described on the itinerary
  • Fishing license, all flies
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE
  • International Flights
  • Any Buenos Aires expenses – hotels, meals, transfers, etc
  • Laundry
  • Gratuities

Testimonials

Fishing was challenging, but very rewarding. Carlos & Nico were great guides that really helped the experience. The level of service was top notch, especially at Itati lodge, Orlando & Raul were amazing!

Greg Houck
September 20, 2024

Lucila and her attention to my pre-trip planning, Salta and the marsh, the FOOD!, Disparo and Rugua, ALL the staff attention to my needs and making me feel such a part of the Argentine culture, dinner on the Parana and simplicity of the charter flight back to Buenos Aires.

Brooke Crofts
November 20, 2024

Wetlands, such a beautiful place and the fishing was incredible

Jim Burwell
October 20, 2024

Excellent trip. Very well organized. All went extremely well. Great people accomadation and food.

Gregory Moore
February 20, 2024

The lodge accommodations, all staff and guides, food and drink were first-rate – couldn’t be better. You accommodated those in our group who had health issues arise – much appreciated. Wildlife in marsh was astounding. Nothing you could do about the weather, which clearly slowed up the fishing in the marsh. The style of fishing on the Parana was a bit surprising, but quite enjoyable with casting targets galore and excellent boat control.

Steve Born
October 20, 2024

The food at both lodges was excellent. The guides are true professionals. The lodge experience and efficieny was excellent.

Nancy Storwick
February 20, 2024

The marsh was incredible. Really made great because of the weather and the fishing. The guides were fantastic and the food was awesome. The river was tough fishing – but again, weather dependent. I enjoyed my time and grateful that our group all caught dorado’s and we were able to celebrate together.

Bryan Webb
October 20, 2024

Loved every minute of it , the professionalism of all staff was amazing.

Greg Gillings
April 17, 2023

Great locations – exceptional staff at lodges – amazing meals

Tim Bartz
March 20, 2024

Charter flights

SET´s Golden Dorado Experience starts in Buenos Aires and includes Charter Flights from San Fernando Airport to the lodge. Then between lodges and finally back to Buenos Aires at the end of the program.
This allows you to travel in class, avoidinig the logistics with the commercial airlines.
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