Book your fishing trips for the great Golden Dorado Argentina!

Golden Dorado River Cruiser

"The best fishing for golden dorado from Buenos Aires!"

Book your fishing trips for the great Golden Dorado Argentina!

Golden Dorado River Cruiser

"The best fishing for golden dorado from Buenos Aires!"

Incredible Fly Fishing Adventure in Argentina with the Golden Dorado Cruiser

What makes the Golden Dorado River Cruiser unique: Fishing on the move!

There are many lodges in Argentina. Many places to fish for golden dorado. But only one offers a moving mothership fishing program: the Golden Dorado River Cruiser.
Instead of returning to the same spot each day, the cruiser strategically moves through the Paraná Delta, exploring new stretches of river, accessing remote corners, and ensuring fresh, unpressured areas.
Located on one of the largest river systems on the planet, this unique program allows for a unique fishing day. The movement of the mothership ensures you’re always in the best possible area based on the weather, flow, and season.
Mobility not only increases fishing opportunities but also enhances the overall experience. Each day ends with a gourmet dinner under the stars, surrounded by pristine nature, and knowing that tomorrow is another day for Argentina’s golden dorado fishing.

How to get to the heart of the Paraná Delta in search of the Argentina dorado fish?

One of the Golden Dorado River Cruiser’s advantages is its accessibility. Despite offering a deeply immersive experience in Argentina’s natural beauty, its location is not that far from the international tourist circuit.
The trip generally begins in Buenos Aires, where a private ground transfer will pick you up from the airport or your hotel early in the morning. From there, it’s approximately a 3.5-hour drive to Fighiera, Santa Fe, a small river town on the banks of the Paraná River.
Once in Fighiera, a speedboat takes you to the main vessel. This last part of the journey is as scenic as it is exciting, crossing canals and branches of the delta until you reach the cruiser, already anchored and waiting, ready for the day’s journey.
The logistics are perfectly coordinated: transfers are included, schedules are well coordinated, and no additional flights are required. And when your experience ends, after breakfast, you’ll be back in Buenos Aires by noon.

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ENGLISH SPEAKING GUIDES

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Dorado Cruiser

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TRANSPORT

Cruise and fishing boat

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LOCAL FOOD

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Wine cellar

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FISHING EQUIPMENT

What is the key equipment for fishing for Golden Dorado in Argentina?

This isn’t a place for improvisation: this is where fishing is serious. The Golden Dorado River Cruiser is designed to optimize the fly-fishing experience, combining specialized infrastructure, expert guides, and an adaptive strategy.
The tenders are modern, comfortable, and specifically designed for fly fishing. Two stable casting platforms allow two anglers to cast without disturbing each other. Additionally, the electric motors are remotely operated, allowing for precise and quiet positioning.

Recommended equipment includes fast-action #8 or #9 rods for dorado, and #5 or #6 rods for secondary species such as tararira or pira pita. Both floating and fast-sinking lines are used, adapted to the weather and the fish’s behavior. In summer, when the heat is on, lines that generate great flight are recommended.
Fly patterns range from articulated streamers to simpler, but always robust, designs. The golden dorado fish are unforgiving: your leader must be strong, and your fly, resilient.

Fly Fishing on the Golden Dorado Cruiser: Techniques, Equipment, and Tips

FAQS

Not necessarily. Although some experience is ideal, guides can help you learn or improve your technique.

From September to May, with best results between October and April. Summer is ideal for species such as the tararira and pira pita.

Fluency in English is essential to be part of the Golden Dorado River Cruiser team and to maintain effective communication throughout your stay.

The Golden Dorado River Cruiser guides will always be there, coaching, helping, and striving to improve your fly-fishing skills. Always ready to answer your questions, our guides are both teachers and fly-fishing buddies.

Accommodation, meals, drinks, internal transfers, guides, daily fishing trips, and full assistance.

Sun hat
Strong sunscreen
Lip balm
Sun glasses
Rain jacket
Comfortable shoes
Fishing license

Our Clients Are
Best Friends

What do our customers say?

Many anglers have described their stay with us as “the trip of a lifetime.” One commented: “The Manso River’s private waters and the Glamping Lodge’s incredible service exceeded all my expectations. Not only did I catch the most beautiful trout I have ever seen, but I also felt at home thanks to the Patagonia Trout & Fly team.”

This level of customer service, combined with the majestic surroundings, ensures that those who visit the Glamping Lodge fishing in Patagonia will want to return again and again.

The diverse experiences and scenarios we offer for fly fishing in Patagonia are also a luxury, with quality care before, during, and after your fishing trip.

These are the latest comments, as you can see we always provide the best service.

"The Best Outfitter in Patagonia"

Ana Haynes
Ana Haynes
We had a wonderful day fly fishing in May with Juanito. I am new to fly fishing and my boyfriend is experienced, and Juanito was able to easily accommodate us both. We were at the end of the season and unfortunately did not catch anything, but it was still the highlight of our trip. The lunch was excellent (vegetarian option even provided upon request) and the overall experience was top notch! Price is very reasonable for a once in a lifetime experience in a beautiful place with a fantastic guide. We highly recommend!
Rune F
Rune F
I had a fantastic day with Trout Bariloche and their guide Juanito, who understood exactly when to help and when to step back. Top service, great local knowledge of the waters, where and what the fish would take. Dry fly fishing was great with several nice browns to the net. If you are in the area and look for great fishing, they are as good is it gets!
Sarah S
Sarah S
I had a great day fishing Rio Manso with Juanito in early December! I was a single female traveler with limited fly fishing experience, so Rio Manso was recommended for my skill level and it worked out great. I caught 10-15 fish, mostly rainbows and a brown, nothing huge but bigger than I usually catch in Maine so a big success in my book! Juanito was a great guide and gave very helpful and easy to follow tips to improve my casting and land the fish.
KellyATL20
KellyATL20
Great guide, beautiful river, plentiful trout. Our day drifting the Limay was productive and insightful. Juanito our guide took his time providing my wife with excellent casting instruction and took his time putting us over many good holds. Aside from that the river is beautiful and the weather was perfect. Juanito was also a font of local information and we had a wonderful time. Highly recommend
Mike Z
Mike Z
The guys at Trout Bariloche love what they do, and who can blame them?! Stunningly beautiful, crystal clear river, dropping through steep canyons and loaded with hungry, strong rainbows and browns. From the reservation process to the pick up, the instructions geared towards varied skill and experience levels, the onsite prepared lunches, dinners, and the top notch accommodations, literally every detail is considered. My 12 year old son and I had an absolutely fantastic, bucket list time fly fishing Argentina. We caught a ton of fish, vastly improved our skills and enjoyed every minute of it. We’re beyond appreciative of the staff and guides, and can’t wait to return. Best trip ever!
 jj_lockwood
jj_lockwood
I had an absolutely fantastic day fishing the Rio Manso with Juan and Miguel. My fly fishing skills certainly required some improvement, and their tuition was patient and thorough, and I felt I improved significantly by the end of the trip. We caught fish pretty much non-stop for the entire day, surrounded by the most incredible Patagonian scenery. The lunch was also excellent. Easily one of the highlights of my 4 month trip in South America. Will definitely be booking another trip when I return to Argentina!

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GOLDEN DORADO RIVER CRUISER EXPERIENCE

The accomodation is on a comfortable twin engine mothership, with All-inclusive service.
Round trip transfers from/to the airport/hotel in Buenos Aires to the Mother Boat fishing spot.
Fishing in the Paraná River and its tributaries.
Use of boats and vessels during fishing, two fishermen, and one guide per vessel.
Double rooms with private bathrooms on the exclusive Golden Dorado River Cruiser.
Our Chef prepares all meals. Our guides can organize lunches during the fishing programs.
All drinks, such as fine Argentine wine, beer, soft drinks, cocktails, whiskey, cognac, and others.
Wireless Internet access.

RATES
3 nights (2 and a half fishing days) – USD 2800
4 nights (3 and a half fishing days) – USD 3500
5 nights (4 and a half fishing days) – USD 4200
6 nights (5 and a half fishing days) – USD 4800
7 nights (6 and a half fishing days) – USD 5400

The best trip of a lifetime, chasing the fighting Golden Dorado, as well as other fantastic game fish in the enormous upper delta system of the Paraná River, one of the largest in the world.


GOLDEN DORADO RIVER CRUISER EXPERIENCE

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The accomodation is on a comfortable twin engine mothership, with All-inclusive service.
Round trip transfers from/to the airport/hotel in Buenos Aires to the Mother Boat fishing spot.
Fishing in the Paraná River and its tributaries.
Use of boats and vessels during fishing, two fishermen, and one guide per vessel.
Double rooms with private bathrooms on the exclusive Golden Dorado River Cruiser.
Our Chef prepares all meals. Our guides can organize lunches during the fishing programs.
All drinks, such as fine Argentine wine, beer, soft drinks, cocktails, whiskey, cognac, and others.
Wireless Internet access.

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RATES
3 nights (2 and a half fishing days) – USD 2800
4 nights (3 and a half fishing days) – USD 3500
5 nights (4 and a half fishing days) – USD 4200
6 nights (5 and a half fishing days) – USD 4800
7 nights (6 and a half fishing days) – USD 5400

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The best trip of a lifetime, chasing the fighting Golden Dorado, as well as other fantastic game fish in the enormous upper delta system of the Paraná River, one of the largest in the world.