Paraná · Santa Fe
Golden dorado
The river tiger. A heavy head, jaws lined with teeth, and the habit of leaving the water the moment it feels the hook.
Where
The Paraná, Santa Fe
Season
August to April
How
Bait or fly
Lodge
Río Bravo
The fish
Why they call it the river tiger
Golden dorado is what people come to the Paraná for. It is a predator built like one: a heavy head, powerful jaws lined with sharp teeth, and scales that go from bronze to gold in the light. Hook one and it leaves the water almost immediately, usually more than once.
The Paraná runs through the heart of Santa Fe, an hour's flight from Buenos Aires. Río Bravo sits on its bank, with the boats at the lodge's own dock, so the fishing starts a few minutes after breakfast.
The fishing
Bait or fly — you choose
Dorado is one of the few fish worth chasing either way. Traditional bait fishing is the surer road to a big one. Fly is the harder, more deliberate game, and the take is something you do not forget. Both run the same four full days, with the same guides.
Fishing permits are included in the package. Tackle rental is USD 35 a day if you would rather travel light.
Plan your trip
Four full days on the Paraná
All inclusive from USD 3,600 per angler, August to April. A person reads every enquiry and comes back within one business day.
