Uruguay

Uruguay is one of the most economically developed countries in South America, as well as being known for its advanced education and social security systems, as wells as its liberal laws governing social issues, its also well known for its fantastic fishing. However it is also one of South Americas best kept secrets with seasoned wing shooters. Uruguay is a sportsman's paradise offering outstanding dove, decoyed pigeon, waterfowl, and the coveted perdiz. Brace your self for the thundering flush while hunting behind some of the best bird dogs known to man. Old world estancias, gracious hosts, and exquisite meals will make your trip an unforgettable hunting experience.

A range of additional activities such as horseback riding, bird watching and hiking are enough to entice you to this country in their own right, but the main reason we had to add this country to our list was because of the unbelievable fishing opportunities it has to offer.

It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area. An estimated 88% of the population are of European descent.

Uruguay's only land border is with Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, to the north. To the west lies the Uruguay River and the estuary of the Río de la Plata to the southwest. To the southeast lies the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean. With an area of approximately 176,000 square kilometres (68,000 sq mi), Uruguay is the second-smallest nation in South America by area, after Suriname.

It was the highest rated country in Latin America on Legatum's 2010 Prosperity Index. Reader's Digest ranked Uruguay as the ninth "most livable and greenest" country in the world, and first in all the Americas.Uruguay is ranked highest in Latin America on the Global Peace Index.

Uruguay's climate is relatively mild. Located entirely within the temperate zone Uruguay has a climate that is fairly uniform nationwide. Seasonal variations are pronounced, but extremes in temperature are rare.

The main appeal to anglers who visit this wonderful country, is the Golden Dorado, a stunning freshwater predatory fish, which has a long history in the country. Once just a popular sport for residents the reward of now catching Dorados has spread world wide. There isn’t anywhere in the world were quality, quantity and possibility come together to make for such an interesting fishing experience.

what our customers have to say:

"Without a doubt the best fishing I have done in my life, simply indescribable. We fished half shift in the preserve, and the other half outside. This doesn’t mean that there were less fish, by the end of the day when we stopped we were simply exhausted.." Paul Pope 

"This isn’t a “Roughing-it” fishing trip. Your rooms are first class, food is excellent, and guides are very friendly and have local grasp of the trophy tailwater fishery. My wife, who had never baitcasted before this trip landed a 44lbs. golden dorado on her first day of fishing." Chris Cork 

"All of us could land Dorados above 22lbs, between them one that was 41.8lbs and three that were 28.6lbs!!! To me, this is the best place for fishing in the planet!!!!!." George Cambell 

“River Plate gives you both quantity and quality.” Tom Pride

"Duck shooting was first class, along with the services provided by you, the lodge staff and bird boys. Felt like a king from start to finish" Mark Collins