Fish Tales is headed back to Argentina with SET Fly Fishing in November 2026. We'll be spending one week targeting golden dorado and other species in Corrientes province before heading to Patagonia for a week of trout fishing at SET's Spring Creek Lodge.
The shop has been fortunate to travel to Argentina with Set Fly Fishing for dorado fishing a few times over the years. This outfitter provides an excellent lodge experience, great food, and experienced and knowledgeable guides.
Read our most recent trip report here.
For 2026 we have, once again, opted for SET's combo dorado package which means our dorado experience will be split between the Ibera wetland and Ysoro marsh.
By choosing the combo package, Set Fly Fishing will provide our group with two dorado fishing environments and lodges on the same trip.
Location information (courtesy of Set Fly Fishing.)
La Alondra 'i
This reconditioned colonial house offers the perfect lodge experience to complement your visit to the Ibera Wetland. All common areas provide a unique atmosphere where past and present converge. The lodge features 4 comfortable air-conditioned rooms each with 2 double beds and en suite bathrooms.
An enclosed courtyard offers the ultimate in privacy and a great place to relax after spending the day exploring the wetlands. Two separate dining areas where breakfast and dinner are served are also featured. Additionally, the small chapel located inside the courtyard is another distinctive characteristic that symbolizes the town’s colonial traditions. Recently, an outdoor swimming pool was added for guest use and enjoyment.
Jetu’u Lodge is located inside the Stella Maris region, in the heart of the Ysoro Marsh, only 30 miles from Goya. The lodge has four double bedrooms, and comfortable common areas. The swimming pool is a great asset after a long warm day of fishing.
The boats are only a few feet away from the rooms, so no transfers are needed, only a few minutes boat ride to the action, which translate to more time in the water.
The Ysoro marsh is located in Corrientes Province, North East Argentina halfway between the towns of Goya and Esquina. These wetlands are a product of a spillover of the middle section of the Parana River.
The main attraction of the area is the possibility to fish the marsh with surface patterns and deceivers. The marsh is a nursery for Golden Dorado, so here you will find plenty of action for smaller fish. Also, since the wetlands are connected to the midsection of the Parana River, you can target bigger water, for bigger fish.
Other Species
Golden Dorado is the main target, but you will find other species such as Piranha, Chafalote, Pacu, pira-pita, and Palometa, which offer additional action.
About the FISHING!
The mythical Dorado (salminus brasiliensis) is clearly the main target at both lodges.
Along the western boundary of the world famous Ibera Wetlands you can fish the endless miles of “gin clear” creeks, channels and lagoons. SET Fly Fishing has been granted access to this unspoiled and untouched natural environment. The fishery typically produces Dorado ranging in size from 4 to 15 pounds. Fishing is done from flats style boats equipped with polling platforms and 40 hp engines. Surface patterns are the preferred flies for fishing the wetlands.
THE GEAR
The following equipment is recommended for both locations:
Rods: Dorado – 8 weight, 9 foot, fast action 4 piece with a good fighting butt. This weight rod allows you to cast large flies and lessen casting fatigue. It’s nice to have two rods – one strung with a floating line and the other with an intermediate clear tip.
Reels: Two or three quality reels with good drag systems. All reels should be loaded with 150 yards of 30 pound backing.
Line: Lines need to be “tropical” due to the air and water temperatures.
Ibera Wetlands – Two weight forward floating lines (WFF). One used for surface patterns and the other used for streamers.
Program (some flexibility dependent on conditions):
Fish Tales' 2026 Golden Dorado Trip Itinerary
- Arrive Buenos Aires Thursday, November 19th (this means leaving Canada on Wednesday, November 18th) Stay in BA one night.
- Friday November 20th Commercial Flight to Corrientes in the afternoon and transfer (about 2 hours) to SET’s La Alondra’i in the historic town of Concepcion. One night in La Alondra'i
- Saturday & Sunday, November 21-22 overnight in the Iberia Marsh. Fish this amazing marsh for dorado. One of the special places on the planet!
- Monday, November 23 - Fish Iberia for a third day and transfer back to La Alondra’i for the night.
- Tuesday, November 24th vehicle transfer to Jetu on the Ysoro Wetlands. Fish these productive wetlands for three days through Thursday, November 26th.
- Friday, November 27th vehicle transfer back to Corrientes for the commercial flight back to Buenos Aires. Clients would be back to Buenos Aires in time to catch an evening flight back to North America, or stay and enjoy a few days in Buenos Aires, OR join us for a second week of Argentine fishing at SET’s Spring Creek Lodge.
Trip dates: November 20 - November 27. Maximum 8 participants. (6 spots available)
Trip cost: $6,350 USD per person double occupancy room and boat for 7 nights and 6 full days of fishing. Cost of return domestic flight from B.A. to Corrientes NOT included.
TRIP inclusions:
• All lodging as described on the itinerary
• All meals, beer and wine
• Full-time guide and coordinator during the trip
• Local transfers in Corrientes area.
• Fishing license, all flies
NOT INCLUDED IN THE TRIP PRICE
• International and Buenos Aries to Corrientes return flight
• Any Buenos Aires expenses – hotels, meals, transfers, etc
• Laundry
• Gratuities