Uruguay Fishing Trips
Salto Uruguay
Los Gauchos is known for its Uruguay hunting trips and South America resource for wingshooting and hunting. However, we also fish! And so Los Gauchos has some of the best South America fishing destinations. As the famous Harry Middleton said "Fishing is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it." This perfectly describes the Uruguay dorado fishing experience and Salto is the city in the northwest part of Uruguay that provides the freshwater and the numerous golden dorado.
Uruguay is such a wonderful country with the noted parts being the farm land, hills, rivers, small towns, and wildlife. A perfect setting for a fishing trip.
Get ready though, the golden dorado in Uruguay are not just cast and reel in a fish or 2...these are fighters and large. The action is exciting and the fish are unlike any other freshwater fish.
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The golden dorado in Uruguay are no longer an
overlooked & unrecognized species.
Uruguay's hard-fighting dorado
are quickly becoming a destination target.
Salto - Uruguay
The first question if you already have figured out where Uruguay is located in the southern hemisphere, is where is Salto?
Salto is located about 495 km from Montevideo - just northwest of Montevideo, the capital city of Uruguay and the location of the international airport. Many times guests will spend some time in Buenos Aires, Argentina and then drive to Salto. This can be arranged by Los Gauchos Outfitters.
Salto has a population of about 100,000 and is the 2nd largest city in Uruguay. Yes, Uruguay has more dorado, doves, ducks, Perdiz, and pigeons than people!
One of Salto's area attractions are thermal pools which are located on the property of a hotel that many of our clients and their families stay. The natural springs are kept at over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 °C) all year.
Salto Dorado Fishing Trips
Our Uruguay fishing guide has a long history of dorado fishing in Salto as well as the wing shooting opportunities in this northwest part of Uruguay.
Uruguay Fishing Schedule
A typical day Dorado Fishing in Salto with Los Gauchos Outfitters.
Hook over 30 fish, all over 12 pounds in 3 hours.
After a morning of fishing, enjoy a divine set up for lunch at the river bank with delicious Uruguay standards such as sausage, steak and salads, cold drinks.
Repeat from above in different areas and time to practice your casting and learn from the professional Uruguay fishing guides.
At the end of a perfect fishing afternoon have
the truck waiting 5 yards from the dock. Read more detail about the Salto Fishing trip.
FISHING in URUGUAY
Arrival - you may arrive at the MVD (Montevideo) airport or EZE (Buenos Aires) -
Montevideo Arrival - arrive at 9 AM via the direct flight American Airlines provides out of Miami, Florida. Private planes that depart from the airport in Montevideo or Melilla (30 minutes from Montevideo) can be arranged for the one hour flight to Salto.
Once your group arrives in Salto, lunch will be served and the dorado fishing begins! The first day is used to get familiar with the area, water, boats, tackle, etc.
Buenos Aires Arrival - arrive early in the morning and the guide will meet you in the main lobby of the airport (signs are frequently used with your name on them). Again, private charter planes are the preferred method of getting to Salto and they can be arranged to depart from EZE or an alternate airport in San Fernando (30 minutes away).
The flight from Buenos Aires to Salto is about an hour. A welcome to Uruguay hot lunch will be ready for your group when you arrive in Salto and the fishing will take place after a short rest and enjoyment of the South American cuisine.
Lodging takes place is luxury hotels that all have access to the natural Hot Springs. Please contact Los Gauchos for the current rate - our fishing packages vary by the group and the schedule. Some do include the lodging, some do not.
The Fishing in Uruguay
Day 2 - after a warm breakfast and coffee, you will transfer to the river with the guides.
Boats are all 21 foot skiffs. These boats are specially designed with two large casting platforms and 100 horsepower outboards. Modern electronics, radios, and safety equipment are standard for Los Gauchos fishing trips.
Fishing is all day (8 - 9 hours) and catching dorado is what you will do. Lunch takes place along the river banks in a Uruguay rustic hut where gauchos will cook fresh meats and vegetables for a wonderful lunch buffet and Uruguay wines that will add to the enjoyment of a traditional Uruguay asado or as we know it - a barbecue.