Argentina Dorado Fishing - The "Tiger of the Rivers"

Dorado Fishing in Argentina

Argentina is one of the ultimate fishing destinations of the world. The country offers the worlds best class trout and dorado fisheries. Try the experience of a lifetime by fishing in the paraná river for Dorado or Trout fishing in Patagonia. Located on the southwest corner of the Corrientes province, 650 kms north of Buenos Aires, Esquina is a unknown destination for most anglers. Right where the Corrientes and the Paraná rivers meet creating a delta where you have lots of different options where you can fish for the Golden Dorado.

 

In addition to the freshwater Golden Dorado, these rivers are also home to large surubi catfish, tararira, palometa, piranha, sabalo, boga, pacu, chafalote and pira pita. The Golden Dorado, piranha and palometa are the most common species caught in the Esquina, Corrientes area.  The sub tropical climate of northern Argentina is teeming with exotic wildlife such as water buffalos, hundreds of birds and butterflies, the capivara and giant aloe vera plants.

 

The season is almost all year round, from January to November. As these fish are STRONG FIGHTERS a No. 7 to 9 weight rod is required. Saltwater Reels are recommended, but if not any reel with a good drag system. Due to the sharp teeth and the way these Dorado attack the flies, its a must to add a section of 20 lb steel Leader to the end of your line. Our experience has told us that the best lines are WF floating lines for tropical weather, intermediate, and fast sinking lines like the Teeny´s 200 and 300 grains.

 

The dorado is the most beautiful fish that dwells in the waters of the Paraná River. Baptized as the "tiger of the rivers", its mood and hunting voracity at the time of getting food are the perfect base for its well-deserved nickname. There is not a more fighting species in sport fishing. Owner of impressive teeth, once hooked, the dorado starts to make big acrobatic jumps that increase the level of excitement in this kind of fishing.  We fish the Corrientes and Parana rivers as well as the Parana River Delta which are a labyrinth of water and vegetation channels created by the convergence of the two rivers. The Corrientes starts 350 kilometers up river from Esquina where it is formed by waters draining the Esteros de Ibera (Ibera Marshlands). Although the still waters of the Ibera Marshland hold Dorado, success depends on precise and delicate casts. The moving waters of the Corriente River and Parana River Delta are less technical and give anglers better chances to catch fish.

 

We use only the finest native guides, comfortable flats-style fishing boats, and offer fast access to the diverse and Dorado filled waters of Corriente and Parana Rivers. Both waters have significant current creating eddies, runs, fast channels and drop offs. These characteristics increase fishing dynamics and make it easier and more exciting than fishing for Dorado in slow or still water. You will be wading and casting from a comfortable and spacious motorized boat similar to a Carolina Skiff. Hot spots are narrow shallow channels, mouths of channels and drop offs. Dorado and other species are easily caught on a fly rod, however, spinning gear is also available. Please note that a good day of Argentina Dorado fishing depends more on the conditions of rivers and weather and less upon the particular time of year. Argentina Dorado Fishing Season: All year.