Karandá Lodge, Argentina
Target the Rió Paraná’s legendary dorado migration
Karandá sits in the middle reaches of the Río Paraná—South America’s second-longest river and watershed — and offers access to this subtropical winter fishery targeting the peak of the river’s legendary dorado migration.
Argentina’s most exciting game fish
Dorado are an exciting exiting species to catch on a fly and offer anglers strong and aggressive takes, acrobatic jumps and a good fight. This operation is on the best section of the Paraná for landing a monster during our June through October season. Visitors will also find good sight-fishing opportunities when dorado are located on the sandbars, where they come to ambush cruising sábalo. Guests fish primarily from a new fleet of 22- foot Carolinas’ skiffs. These custom design boats have two decks (one on the front, another one on the back), so that two anglers can fish simultaneously. The Paraná River is a structure-loaded system. Most of the time the guides drift the boats using trolling motors in order to target the natural habitat, from sunken logs and boulder gardens to small bays and side channels. Other times, fish are concentrated on sandbanks where they corral and attack baitfish. If this is the case, guides will often drift-fish the sand areas or wade fish in search of action.
The fishing day starts with a hot, fresh breakfast before departing around 8:30am. Anglers fish all morning, then enjoy a hot lunch on the shores of the Paraná, paired with Argentine wines and local beer. Fishing continues until dusk when fishermen return to the lodge for aperitifs, followed by dinner and drinks.
Luxurious accommodation
Accommodation is in a luxurious lodge overlooking the Paraná River which has capacity for up to ten anglers. All room rates are based on shared occupancy, although single rooms are available for a small surcharge. Amenities include a dining room and “Asado” area, as well as a swimming pool and a fully stocked bar.
Easy access
Daily flights are available from Buenos Aires domestic to Corrientes or Resistencia. The drive to the lodge from either of these airports is approximately two hours.