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Uruguay is a country in the Southern portion of South America, cornered by Argentina on the west, Brazil on the north and northeast and the Atlantic Ocean on the souteast at 53 and 58 west longitude and 30 and 35 south latitude. Uruguay dorado fishing takes place In the Uruguay River and the lodge is located near Salto, Uruguay. The drive time is about 15 minutes from front door to boat and dorados. This area is termed La Zona and is home to some of the largest golden dorado in South America.
Salto can be accessed from Montevideo, Uruguay (charter flight) or combine with the Uruguay dove hunting allows a transfer to the dove hunting and then transfer to the dorado fishing in Salto. Another option for the Uruguay dorado fishing in Salto would be to arrive in Colonia, Uruguay - located just 50 minutes from Buenos Aires and take advantage of the Uruguay high volume dove shooting and then take on those golden dorado fish.
The season are opposite those of North America. Autumns are mild and the winters are chilly. Autumn is March to June. Spring is usually damp, cool, and windy; September to December is springtime in Uruguay. Summers are warm; December to March makes up summertime in Uruguay.
- Autumn: March 21st to June 20th - Average Temperatures = 71/59 F
- Winter: June 21st to Sept 20th - Average Temperatures = 59/43 F
- Spring: Sept 21st to Dec 20th - Average Temperatures = 65/40 F
- Summer: Dec 21st to March 20th - Average Temperatures = 85/65 F
Fishing Uruguay - Packing List
- Sunglasses with tie to keep them around your neck
- Sunscreen
- Waterproof jacket - layers is best for Uruguay temperatures
- Hat - the sun can be bright
- OPTIONAL Fishing Gear: * 2 piece bait casting rod about 7/8 foot in length with medium to strong power action.
* Back up rod and reel.
* A reel that is strong and powerful and has plenty of room for backing spooled with braided 40-pound test line.
* Baits and lures up to 6 inches long (Rapala's, AbuGarcia's, Alfer's).
A passport with at least 6 months remaining. No visa is needed for U. S. citizens.
Uruguay Travel Sites
Visits to the sandy beaches, beaches are common in Uruguay- 120 miles, can be arranged. Names like Punta del Este, La Coronilla, La Paloma, Piriapolis, Punta del Diablo are pearls in the string of summer resorts visited every summer by sunlovers from Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. The nature lovers will enjoy going to the Lagoons of Merin, Castillos, Rocha, Garzon and Laguna Negra that are magnets for wild life, birds, and greenery.
Sites in Uruguay
The cities of Montevideo, Colonia, Punta del Este and Rocha offer interesting Museums like the Museum Arboretum with 500 acres, considered the first Reserve for South America, where more that 350 species of plants and trees local and exotics are in display, the several Historical Museums that introduce the visitors into the rich history that Uruguay has and a special mention is needed to Museum of American Art, founded by the artist Paez Vilar— that shows the pre colombine, colonial and contemporary art with colections from three continents.
Los Gauchos Outfitters has 2 resort like hotels that clients stay in while dorado fishing in Uruguay. Both have access to the hot thermal springs and nice botantical areas. Salto is a place for relaxation and exciting dorado fishing.
La Zona is the area of the Uruguay River that is close to the main dam. It is protected and not open to the public. Los Gauchos Outfitters fishing guides have authority to enter La Zona for fishing. La Zona is a great place for the golden dorado since there lacks anglers and boats and the food is abundant up by the dam. The golden dorado get huge and this allows our clients to catch a trophy size dorado while fishing in Uruguay.
La Zona requires an appointment and deposit - this is why it is more expensive to fish La Zona. The fishing day that includes La Zona takes place on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday, or Monday and clients can fish for 4.5 hours near the dam (La Zona).
Cast and Blast is a trip designed by Los Gauchos Outfitters that allows you to fish for dorado and then shoot doves. Uruguay dove hunting is a high volume, exciting hunt with millions of doves and great shooting opportunities. You can dove hunt anytime of year in Uruguay and there is no bag limit.
- Arrive MVD (Montevideo Airpor) and transfer to Mercedes Lodge for high volume Uruguay dove hunting.
- After a few days of dove hunting, transfer to Salto to experience the dorado fishing in Uruguay.
- Fly from Salto to Montevideo for the flight home.
Electric Current and Internet for Uruguay Fishing Trips
Yes, the Fishing Uruguay Hotels have wifi throughout the resort area. Check with your cell phone carrier for coverage and international rates when calling the US from Uruguay. Los Gauchos suggests purchasing a calling card when you ARRIVE in Uruguay - do not buy one in the US they are only good for calling from the US to a country in South America.
The current in Uruguay is 220 volts; a standard converter and adapter for two-pronged plug will work fine to charge the batteries of your camera, cell phone and laptop.
The Uruguay River, located in the city of Salto, is clearer and cleaner than the Parana River, the long river that runs from Brazil to Argentina. The Uruguay river contains white sand, red tuffs and large rocky grounds create an environment for casting lures. The Uruguay River is an ideal river for all kinds of fishing - fly - fishing and using rod - reels.
The clear water and good visibility turns this River into a dorado fishing paradise. The brightly colored golden dorado will be caught while fishing in Uruguay with Los Gauchos Outfitters.
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