Italy; Trentino Streamside Report – April 2024
Aardvark McLeod » Freshwater fishing
by Alex Jardine
2d ago
March this year, the trout fishing in Trentino, Italy has been more of a challenge due to adverse weather conditions. Low temperatures and cold waters made the fish less active, whilst heavy rains affected the water levels. However, Val di Non, thanks to its two lakes has remained clear, still allowing fishing during the hottest hours of the day. With the arrival of April, the weather has fortunately improved. The days are getting longer, and temperatures have reached peaks of 30 degrees this year (it’s not normal but weather condition this year have been weird), this has allowed for decent d ..read more
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Fish With Aardvark McLeod in 2024
Aardvark McLeod » Freshwater fishing
by Alex Jardine
2d ago
Our group led fly fishing trips continue to prove popular and we look forward to personally hosting you in many of the destinations we arrange fishing holidays. We have found that hosted trips provide an excellent opportunity for clients wishing to avoid single supplements, to join a group of like-minded enthusiasts and have an instructor on hand to help. Fishing abroad for the first time can sometimes be a little intimidating and travelling with a group removes much of the hassle. As the lodge or boat is usually taken exclusively, there’s often more flexibility afforded during the week to loo ..read more
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Argentina; Spectacular dorado fishing in a one-off combination itinerary
Aardvark McLeod » Freshwater fishing
by Charlotte Opperman
1w ago
This one-of-a-kind pairing, allows anglers six full fishing days at two premier dorado operations: three days on the clear Upper Paraná out of Suindá Lodge, known for its monster dorados, coupled with another three days on the diverse waters of the Iberá Marshland out of Pira Lodge, known for its numbers. The seven-night programme gives guests the ability to rotate lodges in the middle of the week. Begin at Suinda, and then transfer to Pira. Or vice versa. No matter where you decide to start, you’ll fish two of the most consistent environments for golden dorado that Argentina has to offer ..read more
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Argentina; Exceptional golden dorado fishing
Aardvark McLeod » Freshwater fishing
by Charlotte Opperman
1w ago
The process of planning a great fishing trip starts with doing research on the area, the time of year, and the abundance of the species you are after. Along those lines, we felt you might enjoy some background on the state of the golden dorado fishery in northern Argentina which, we’re delighted to report, is a story with a happy ending. There are a lot of dorado in the rivers now and reason for great optimism of exceptional dorado fishing in late 2024 and 2025. If you know about this part of the world, you may know that Argentina was mired in a “La Niña” weather pattern that starved the coun ..read more
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Argentina; Kau Tapen & Villa Maria – 2025 Availability
Aardvark McLeod » Freshwater fishing
by Olly Thompson
1w ago
For many, the sea trout fishing in Argentina is a annual pilgrimage as nowhere in the world can offer such size and numbers of fish. Villa Maria and Kau Tapen are two of the best lodges on the world famous Rio Grande and they both have rods available on some of their prime weeks for the 2025 season which have often been considered dead mans shoes. Now, is the time to book if you are interested in fishing this wonderful river. Kau Tapen and Villa María Lodges are both run to exacting standards and set the bar for others to follow. They offer some of the best fishing for sea trout on the middle ..read more
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Costa Rica; Jungle Tarpon Combination 2024
Aardvark McLeod » Freshwater fishing
by Alex Jardine
2w ago
Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama Costa Rica lives up to its name the “Rich Coast”. Its progressive environmental policies have allowed both land and sea to flourish making it one of the finest fishing and eco-tourism destinations in the world. The fishing is hugely varied, with incredible trips available in both fresh and saltwater. It’s not only the scene of excellent fishing but also a plethora of non-fishing activities and eco-exploration too. If you are looking for something a bit different and unique, then our Costa Rican Jungle Tarpon Lodge combination with dry fly fishing ..read more
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Tanzania tigerfish on a fly; 2024 & 2025 availability
Aardvark McLeod » Freshwater fishing
by Charlotte Chilcott
2w ago
Tigerfish, on fly, in Tanzania. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the sheer power and aggression of a tigerfish taking your fly. There is no better place to do so than on the Mnyera and Ruhuji rivers of south west Tanzania where monsters do still dwell. As the water temperatures rise and the clarity increases, the trophy tigerfish of the Mnyera and the Ruhudji rivers begin to feed aggressively. More normally fished with sinking lines and heavy flies, floating lines and surface poppers can come into play if conditions are right and seeing the explosive power of a tigerfish h ..read more
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Denmark; Coastal Sea Trout Fishing 2024 Season
Aardvark McLeod » Freshwater fishing
by Olly Thompson
1M ago
With over 8,000 kilometres of coastline, Denmark has long held a reputation for being one of the best areas in Europe to target sea trout in saltwater. While there are many parts of this excellent coastline to target this great species in Denmark Fyn Island can be singled out as one of the best. Each year anglers return to Fyn Island which one of the country’s largest islands for this reason. The coastline around Fyn Island is known for its beauty and clear water, and the natural reefs and sandy beaches offer excellent year-round fishing. Catching sea trout in any environment is a special expe ..read more
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New Zealand; Stonefly Lodge 2024-25 Season
Aardvark McLeod » Freshwater fishing
by Alex Jardine
1M ago
We are delighted to announce that the beautifully appointed and wonderfully located Stonefly Lodge will reopen its doors to guests for the 2024-25 New Zealand trout fly fishing season. Following the sad loss of owner John Kerr it September 2022, it has taken time for his wife, Kate, to take stock and decide to continue the wonderful destination that they created together. If you are looking for a stunning lodge with world-class brown trout fishing, then look no further. Stonefly Lodge is situated on 350 acres of private forest, the lodge offers the complete package for visitors from around th ..read more
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Iceland; Brown Trout & Char Fishing in 2024
Aardvark McLeod » Freshwater fishing
by Alex Jardine
1M ago
Whether going as a standalone trout fishing trip or combining it with salmon fishing or a family holiday, Iceland offers some of the finest wild brown trout and char fishing in the world. There is a huge variety of rivers and lakes offering everything from nymph and streamer fishing through to some amazing dry fly action. Some offer good numbers of smaller fish, some provide anglers with the chance of monster, but all are set in the stunning Icelandic landscape. If you have thought of visiting Iceland, but the salmon fishing prices have put you off, then you should consider experiencing some o ..read more
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