Join Simon for 8 days of chasing chrome-bright sea-run brown trout on the mighty lower Rio Grande river. You'll kick off 2026 in style at the world-renowned Villa Maria Lodge where great fishing, expert guidance, fine dining and breathtaking landscapes all come together.
Simon spent his early years guiding at Villa Maria Lodge and cannot wait to return to the Rio Grande’s most traditional Spey fishing lodge and fish waters perfectly suited for two-handed rod enthusiasts. Villa Maria is a Nervous Waters property and offers best-in-class accommodations. It is a small, exclusive lodge catering to no more than six anglers per week. For this event, Nervous Waters has made a special offer to open early for Simon’s guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a special dinner and 8 days of fishing at Villa Maria. Simon will be there to help guests fine tune their casting, deep dive into Spey casting for anadromous fish, and share a dram or two in celebration of bringing in the New Year at this incredible operation at the end of the world!
Dates: December 31, 2025 - January 9, 2026 - 3 spots available
Itinerary:
December 29: Depart home
December 30: Arrive Buenos Aires, relax, unwind and overnight at a hotel in BA.
December 31: Take an early flight down to Ushuaia, arriving mid-day and transfer directly to the lodge. Special NYE celebration at Villa Maria Lodge.
January 1 - 8: 8 full days fishing the lower Rio Grande and overnight at Villa Maria Lodge.
January 9: Depart Lodge for Ushuaia or Rio Grande airports.
Rate: $18,550 per person for a 9 night/8 day package based on single room/shared guide
Included: Accommodations and meals at the lodge, wine/beer/alcohol, transfers to/from Rio Grande airport and the lodge, loaner fishing equipment (rods, reels & lines), guided fishing, and Spey casting instruction from Simon Gawesworth
Not Included: International and domestic airfare, accommodations/meals/transfers in Buenos Aires, transfers to/from Ushuaia and the lodge, fishing license (additional collected with rate), flies, and gratuities
*Travel Notes: Guests will either fly into Ushuaia (USH) or Rio Grande airport (RGA) based on Aerolineas flight schedule (to be determined).
