Dorado at Paraná River – Yahapé

The Area

The Paraná River is the second largest water system in South America; it runs a course of 1600 miles (2570 Km.). Its headwater is the Paranaiba River (Brazil) and it ends on the River Plate. The name Paraná comes from the Tupi language and means (referring to the size) “like the sea”. This is a great habitat that holds a huge variety of fish, and all kind of wildlife. The specific area that we fish (Yahapé and Ita Ibate Doks) is located in the border with Paraguay, surrounded by the humid jungle, where monkeys and parrots, among a great variety of wildlife, can be found. Between those two mentioned docks, there are a lot of islands, canals and little rivers making this a paradise for the Dorado and Pira Pita fishing.

The Lodge

This lodge is a very classic house; it was the headquarters of a very big ranch and a big extension of land (latifundio). Now it’s completely updated, conditioned and set to accomplish all the needs and requirements of the most exquisite tourist; it has four big rooms, double bed and bathroom in suite, good to accommodate 8 anglers. It has a big living room for the evening chatting and lying time, and also has a big and comfortable dinning room. The food is made like the traditional home cooking; local beef and good wines are in the menu. Our staff coordinates and supervises all the activities and host in English all anglers.

The Fishing

After breakfast we head to the river early in the morning. The fish is active when water is cold and oxygen in the water is high. The fish activity is easy to see and an accurate cast is a must to have the fish striking the lures. A good skill will help to obtain the best results; beginners will have some fish anyway but not a lot. Pira Pita fish is called the salmon of the river, takes the artificial as soon as the fall in the holes of the floating plants, pound to pound is the one that fights better of all. The Dorado, as king of these waters, is always around and the size of the fish can reach 15 pounds on the fly!!! We fish the early morning and late evening. It’s usual to have five fish in the boat for every half. Have in mind that this is a big area and surprises can happen, and those numbers a can go higher. Boats are brand new Caroline Skif, 2 anglers per boat fish very comfortable. We priced this trip based on 2 anglers per boat. For single angler per boat ask for price.

The Trip

Arriving to Corrientes airport or Resistencia airport, our team will pick you up and drive to the ranch. It is an hour and a half drive. Depending on the arrival time, you may have some quick afternoon warm up. The next three days are full day fishing, morning and afternoon with a nap break. According with the angler skill, 10 to 12 fishes per day can be expected. The last day is only a transfer day to Corrientes to take a local flight to Buenos Aires to take your flight home. If other trip is coordinated with these transfers, it has to be arranged in each case. No fishing is included the last day. Extra days to the trip can be added. Ninette staff will be meeting the group at the airport and sending the group back at the end of the trip. During the trip, our guides will be hosting and coordinating activities with the local guides and house staff. Meals are very good, all home made as our style is at Ninette lodge. We selected the menu for our groups and so all details about running the trip.

Prices

Please contact us so we can offer you and your friends custom-made packages to fit your specific needs.