Argentina - Patagonia

Rio Seco Lodge

Fly Fishing Trip or Lodge Details:

Rio Seco Lodge is located near the village of Las Lajitas, in the Province of Salta, and about three hours from the airport. The lodge serves over 20km of the Dorado River, which flows through the warm rainforests, forming big pools and riffles where the fighting Dorado, the tiger of the rivers, is found. A real adventure trip, the river is reached by horse along paths through the wonderful rainforest or by 4-wheel-drive vehicle. It is not unusual to come across toucans flying up, thousands of butterflies of different sizes and exotic colors, footprints of tapirs and pumas, corzuelas, mountain pigs, ducks and even anteaters!

THE FISHING: Fishing season starts in April and runs through November. The rainy climate makes fishing almost impossible in summer because the heavy rainfall produces rapid runoff and turns the waters muddy. It can also complicate road travel. The most interesting thing about dorado fishing here is that fishing is done by wading crystal clear waters, almost impossible in other destinations. Moreover, the Dorados are hard fighting, wild jumping, and brilliantly colored. The average size in the area has held between 4 and 8 pounds, even though larger fish are also caught. Fishing is usually done with floating lines and traditional dorado flies. In some sections, sinking line may be used. Black-and-orange and white-and-yellow flies have proved to be the most effective.

Season Information

April to November

Rate Information

Please call us for the latest rates.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND CAPACITY: The lodge is a traditional ranch of Salta, with a picturesque and country style. There is no electricity (only a solar cell system), so all the activity at night is done by candle light and traditional lamps. Meals are usually prepared on the grill or the disco, where the anglers get together to have a drink and share the experiences of the day. The lodge offers two exclusive double-occupancy rooms with private baths (one has a fireplace), sitting room with a fireplace and comfortable sofas, bar service, fly-tying table, a slated-roof gallery with rocking chairs and hammocks.

INCLUSIONS: Accommodation in double-occupancy rooms with private baths, breakfast, packed lunch on days of fishing, soft drinks and beer, welcome drink when you arrive at the lodge, typical dinner served with wines from Salta, fishing guide/assistant, transfer to and from fishing locations by horse or four-wheel-drive vehicles, four-wheel-drive transfer to and from Salta airport, fishing permit.

EXCLUSIONS: Whisky and other alcoholic beverages, imported cigars, phone calls, tackle, laundry, overweight luggage charges and gratuities, and items of a personal nature.

General Information

LOCATION: 3 hour drive from the Salta airport, Argentina.

HOW TO GET THERE: International flight to Buenos Aires (EZE), transfer to the domestic airport (AEP), then on to Salta airport. We require to make at least the domestic reservations, and will be pleased to help you with additional travel requirements to insure a successful trip.

LODGE MANAGER: Pablo Mazza