Agua Boa Amazon Lodge

In the unspoiled surroundings of the Amazon, the peacock bass, the jungle’s toughest fish, provides fishermen with world class challenges. Fishing the beautiful clear waters of the Agua Boa, one of the 1,000 plus tributaries that feed the Amazon, for this majestic species offers an unforgettable angling experience.

Casting for Peacock Bass

The Agua Boa Amazon Lodge is located in the middle stretch of the Agua Boa River in the Brazilian state of Roraima. It provides fly fishermen access to over a 100 miles of river and, as the sole ‘fly-only’ river in the Amazon, ensures the fishing stays very fresh all season. The rivers and tributaries around the Agua Boa Amazon Lodge offer a diverse range of species including three types of peacock bass:  the butterfly (up to ten pounds), the paca or spotted (up to 20lb), and the temensis (up to 24lb). Anglers fish two to a boat with one guide. The guides have many years’ experience guiding for peacock bass and although not bilingual, they are conversant in ‘fishing English’ and will understand your needs. Fishing starts after breakfast and the day lasts until around 6pm.  

Peacock bass are one of the toughest gamefish around. Their surface strike is often so ferocious that the entire fish will leap several feet out of the water with the fly. Once hooked peacocks exhibit a savvy toughness unknown to trout fisherman. A large peacock is unstoppable on its first few runs. Anglers can only hope that the fish stays well away from any structure. Most fish go aerial in a tarpon-like display… gills rattling as they fly end over end… only to run again. Anyone who fishes here will return with stories of stripped reels, destroyed tackle and memories of giants that couldn’t be stopped.

On the banks of the Agua Boa River

The lodge sits on a high bank overlooking a long bend in the river flanked by rain forest on one bank and a natural savannah on the other. The lodge is charming, comfortable and very Brazilian. Guests stay in six individual, air conditioned and comfortably furnished bungalows which overlook the river. There is a wireless internet, satellite TV, a well stocked library, 24 hour electricity, a games room, swimming pool, fully stocked bar and great indoor and outdoor eating area.  

The Agua Boa Amazon Lodge is located between an ecological park and national park, and the Agua Boa River enjoys permanent protection from illegal commercial fishing, hunting and deforestation. The river is flanked by a combination of upland forest, flood forest and savannah with all of its wildlife still intact. This combination of pristine and varied habitats makes for both interesting and scenic fishing. It is common to see tapir, monkeys, manatee, river otters, parrots, toucans, macaws, anteater, sloths, peccary, agouti, and even the occasional jaguar.

Easy Access

Unlike many other operations in the area which are reached by float plane and boat, Agua Boa offers a paved runway which means guests can fly directly from Manaus.