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Golden dorado

Río Dorado Camp

Wading for golden dorado in the Yungas jungle of Salta, from a camp in the middle of the forest.

Fishing for dorado in the Yungas is much more than a fishing trip: it is a chance to immerse yourself in nature. The Dorado river runs surrounded by pink lapachos and large ferns, with toucans, magpies and many native birds, in a habitat shared by tapirs and plenty of other native wildlife.

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At a glance

Where
Yunga Salteña, Salta, Argentina, 1 hour 20 minutes from the town of Las Lajitas
Species
Golden dorado
Program
4 nights and 3 days of fishing
Guides
One guide for every two anglers
Camp
Two double rooms, for four anglers
Season
Autumn and spring
Included
  • Accommodation at the camp
  • One guide for every two anglers
  • Meals and drinks, with and without alcohol
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Transfer from the Salta or Jujuy airport
Not included
  • Flights or bus tickets
  • Hotel in Las Lajitas, Salta
  • Meals and drinks at the hotel in Las Lajitas
  • Fishing equipment and flies
  • Tips
The camp
  • In the middle of the Yunga Salteña, in one of the most exclusive sectors of the Río Dorado
  • Two double rooms for four anglers, electricity, a bathroom with hot water and a quincho
Itinerary
  • Day 1: reception in Las Lajitas, Salta, or transfer from the airport. Transfer to the camp, or a night at a hotel, depending on your arrival time. The rest of the day is free
  • Days 2 to 4: fishing until midday, lunch, then fishing into the afternoon, back to the camp and dinner
  • Day 5: check out and transfer to Las Lajitas or the airport
Tackle
  • Rods and reels in #6, #7 and #8
  • WF tropical floating line
  • 40 lb fluorocarbon leader and 30 lb fluorocarbon
  • Steel wire tippet, the best quality possible
Flies
  • Mainly imitations of small fish, rats and some large insects
  • Streamers in black, white with olive and natural colors, 10 to 15 cm, are the most popular
  • Flies with too much flash are not recommended
What to pack
  • Hat or cap and a buff, gloves, polarized sunglasses and water-resistant sunscreen
  • Long-nose pliers, a wading staff and felt-sole wading boots
  • A rain jacket, quick-drying long-sleeve shirts, and quick-drying shorts with sports tights underneath
  • A thermal shirt and warm sweaters
  • Two pairs of neoprene socks and three pairs of cotton wading socks
  • Insect repellent, a 100% waterproof backpack and towels
Climate and insects
  • Autumn is cooler: about 10°C at night and up to 25°C by day
  • Spring ranges from about 15°C at night to as much as 40°C by day. Stay hydrated
  • The Yungas have many mosquitoes and biting flies, and ticks in summer
  • We are in the middle of the jungle, so avoid venturing into dense vegetation
  • Wear long sleeves and long pants, apply repellent at least three times a day, and wash your clothes with permethrin before traveling

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