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Dorado Fly Fishing.

the most fun you will ever have with a fly rod!

The perfect fish exists.

A balance between brains and brawn, aggression and wariness, beauty and beast.  A fish that will test your skills and patience as an angler and reward you with explosive takes, head shaking jumps and, if you are lucky enough, a photo of one of the most gorgeous fish out there.  This fish is the golden dorado.

Despite their reputation as a savage predator, dorado are a very challenging species of fish to catch on the fly.  Their evolutionary advantages, feeding behavior, and nomadic tendencies create a fish that can be difficult to catch, but will provide memories to last a lifetime.

We are here to share our passion for these incredible fish.  To help you unravel the mysteries, learn a bit, and give you the tools to have the most fun you will ever have with a fly rod in your hands.  Welcome to doradoflyfishing.com

Unique approach for a unique fish.

Dorado live in a relatively small geographic area . Native to freshwater habitats in southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia and northern Argentina, it takes a bit of travel to get to them!  Some of their behavior, and a bit of gear we use reflect their specific habitats and waters. Let us help you prepare the skills and gear to give you the best chance of success when targeting dorado.  Check out our articles, shop our guide and angler approved gear, and take a look at our lodges and trip offerings!

The Reward

When a fish explodes on your fly and cartwheels in the air, every bit of preparation and effort you have put in becomes worth it.  However, it isn’t just about the fish.   Dorado bring you to unique natural places with an abundance of birds, wildlife, culture and history.  You will meet people who treat you like family, enjoy incredible authentic local foods, see how anglers and guides are working together to protect and conserve their waters, and learn about local customs and culture.  When the slab of gold leaves your hand and swims back into the water, you will realize that dorado really are the perfect fish.

Check out our lodges and trips….

Ibera Marsh

Dorado in paradise

Itati

Big Water, Big Rewards

JETU’U

Marsh and river, the best of both worlds