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Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 14th – 21st March 2025
We wrapped up Week 12 at Villa María Lodge, and there’s no denying that autumn is starting to make its presence felt on the river system. The week began with cold water, ranging from 7 to 8.5 degrees Celsius, which slowed the fishing down considerably. As often happens with sudden drops in water temperature, the fish needed time to adapt before […]
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Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 28th – 7th March 2025
As expected, the rains finally arrived in the Rio Grande basin this week. It’s been a bit of a challenge, with winds coming from all directions and a few days of heavy rainfall. Fortunately, the rain came towards the end of the week, so we didn’t see any major changes in the river level—just a couple of inches and some […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 14th – 21st February 2025
This week at Villa María Lodge was mostly stable, much like the previous two, but we had a couple of unpredictable days. Midweek, a cold front from the south hit us hard, dropping temperatures to 0°C and cooling the water to 7°C. But just a day later, we saw temperatures bounce back to 20°C, with the water rising to 14°C. This rollercoaster […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 7th – 14th February 2025
This past week brought us stable weather, making it one of the most pleasant weeks of the season. However, as often happens when the weather is too nice, there’s a downside—no rain in the forecast or up in the highlands, causing the river levels to drop significantly. As a result, we turned to our tried-and-true “low water” techniques: light lines, […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 28th – 3rd January 2025
We kicked off the new season at Villa María Lodge in style, with a river in excellent shape and crystal-clear water. As usual, the fish were unpredictable at the start of the season, darting between pools throughout the day. What you find in the morning may not be there by afternoon, so the golden rule is to keep moving! Fish […]
Villa Maria Lodge End Of Season Fishing Report 22nd April 2024
The 2024 fishing season at Villa Maria Lodge started strong with the Rio Grande at an excellent level. Despite being lower than expected for this time of year, it provided thrilling fishing and comfortable wading. Typically, the first weeks of the season bring erratic fishing with fish just beginning to gather in swift-moving groups. Locating these groups often feels like […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 8th – 15th March 2024
Our penultimate week unfolded just as we had anticipated according to the weather forecasts. We experienced heavy rains, not lasting for several days but rather just a few hours, yet with enough intensity to alter the fishing scene for the week. In the early days of the week, the fishing beats at Villa Maria Lodge found the river at a […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 7th March 2024
The ninth week has unfolded in Villa Maria, marking the graceful entrance of autumn with changing weather patterns. While substantial rainfall and strong gusts were absent, both elements subtly made their presence known. Brief showers and variable winds from diverse directions became the norm during the past week. The river maintained continuity from the preceding week, experiencing subtle pulses of […]
Villa Maria Lodge Fishing Report 1st March 2024
Another week has passed at Villa Maria Lodge, filled with friends, laughter, and plenty of stories. As predicted, the weather played tricks on us. While we didn’t face strong winds or low temperatures, the winds came from all cardinal points, and the week unfolded with intermittent rain in the valley and even snow in the mountains. These rains didn’t cause […]
