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Agua Negra Lodge Bolivia Fly Fishing for Golden Dorado

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Stalk Shadows, Strike Gold – Sight-Fishing Golden Dorado at Agua Negra Lodge, Bolivia

Agua Negra Lodge is part of the exclusive Tsimane program in Bolivia, giving anglers access to some of the wildest jungle rivers on the continent. Here you will target Golden Dorado, Pacu and Yatorana in crystal-clear freestone water where every take is visual and every fight is raw.

The program covers the Sécure, Agua Negra and Chimoro Rivers, combining motorised dugout canoes with guided hikes to reach untouched stretches of water. With just four rods per week and two anglers per guide, every session is highly personal and tailored. Dorado often exceed 20lb and crush streamers in shallow water with savage strikes. Pacu, known as freshwater Permit, add variety with their powerful runs, while Yatorana deliver aggressive takes on lighter tackle.

What makes Agua Negra unique is the fly camp element. Multi-day expeditions upriver allow anglers to overnight in remote camps and fish pristine beats rarely seen by others. It is a demanding but highly rewarding experience for those who want to go deeper into the rainforest and push for true wilderness results.

Back at the main lodge, anglers enjoy private cabins with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers and full-service dining. Meals feature a mix of local ingredients and international favourites, accompanied by cold drinks and the sounds of the surrounding jungle. It is a comfortable base set in one of the most remote fishing environments on earth.

Book your trip today with Sportquest Holidays and experience Agua Negra Lodge, the most adventurous program in Bolivia and a true frontier for jungle fly fishing.

FISHING Seasons

The season runs from May to October.

Golden Dorado

Season: May to October
Peak: June
Weight: 8lb to 35lb
Average Weight: 15lb

Pacu

Season: May to October
Peak: June
Weight: 1lb to 30lb
Average Weight: 8.5lb

Package Details

Tour code BOL002

Included

  • Agua Negra Native Fee - $550
  • Agua Negra Park Fee - $120
  • Airport transfers
  • Fishing as per itinerary
  • Full board
  • Fully guided
  • Internal flights
  • International flights
  • Local alcohol
  • Lodge transfers
  • Main accommodation
  • Overnight hotel
  • Single room
  • Soft drinks
  • Taxes

Excluded

  • All fishing tackle
  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance
  • Personal holiday insurance
  • Tips
  • Visa (If required)

Optional extras

  • Airport parking
  • Flight upgrades
  • Extra bags
  • Additional nights
  • Additional activities
  • Add-on tours

Itinerary

Day 1

Any international airport - Santa Cruz

Depart Any international airport - Arrive Santa Cruz Depart Any international airport - Arrive Santa Cruz
 

Depart: TBA

Arrive: Viru Viru International Airport

General Note General Note
 

Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.

Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.

Transfer from Santa Cruz Airport to your overnight hotel Transfer from Santa Cruz Airport to your overnight hotel
 

Once you’ve landed at the airport and collected your bags, you’ll be met by a member of the Tsimane team and transferred to your overnight hotel.

Santa Cruz Standard Hotel Overnight Accommodation
 

Santa Cruz Standard Hotel in a Single Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis

Day 2

Santa Cruz - Agua Negra

Transfer from your overnight hotel to Santa Cruz Airport Transfer from your overnight hotel to Santa Cruz Airport
 

In the morning, after enjoying breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up at approximately 9:30am and transferred to the domestic terminal at Santa Cruz Airport. From there, you’ll board a charter flight to the Oromomo Indian Community landing strip, a journey of around 90 minutes.

Depart Santa Cruz - Arrive Oromomo Village Depart Santa Cruz - Arrive Oromomo Village
 

Depart: El Trompillo Airport

Arrive: Oromomo Indian Community Landing Strip

Travel from Oromomo Village to Agua Negra Travel from Oromomo Village to Agua Negra
 

Once you’ve touched down on the landing strip, the Agua Negra guides will be waiting to welcome you and transfer you to the lodge. The transfer is by boat and takes approximately two to three hours, depending on water levels. Upon arrival at the lodge, you’ll be met by the team, shown to your rooms, and have time to unpack and prepare for the exciting week of fishing ahead.

Agua Negra Lodge Overnight Accommodation
 

Agua Negra Lodge in a Single Room on a All Inclusive basis

Days 3-4

Agua Negra (Fishing Days)

Fishing Fishing
 

On your first two fishing days and throughout your fishing week, you’ll get to experience some of the explosive sport on offer at Agua Negra, which is unarguably the best destination in the Tsimane programme for sight casting for big Dorados in shallow water. 

Each year, Agua Negra is responsible for producing some of the biggest Dorado in the world, and trophy-sized specimens over 30lb get landed every season.

Agua Negra Lodge Overnight Accommodation
 

Agua Negra Lodge in a Single Room on a All Inclusive basis

Days 5-6

Agua Negra (Fishing Days)

Fishing Fishing
 

On your third and fourth fishing days, you’ll get to really explore this beautiful watershed, allowing you a chance to wet a fly across three unique rivers: the Sécure River, the Agua Negra and the Chimoro Stream. 

The waterways offer a great variety of waters and pools, allowing you to fish fresh water every day; it’s very rare to fish the same beat twice during your stay.

Agua Negra Lodge Overnight Accommodation
 

Agua Negra Lodge in a Single Room on a All Inclusive basis

Days 7-8

Agua Negra (Fishing Days)

Fishing Fishing
 

On your last two fishing days, if you’d like to go all out for a bigger fish or maybe re-visit an area you particularly enjoyed fishing, let your guides know, and they will do their best to make it happen.

Note: All the fishing at Agua Negra is based on two anglers to one guide.

Agua Negra Lodge Overnight Accommodation
 

Agua Negra Lodge in a Single Room on a All Inclusive basis

Day 9

Agua Negra - Santa Cruz

Travel from Agua Negra to Oromomo Village Travel from Agua Negra to Oromomo Village
 

In the morning, after breakfast and once you’ve packed your bags, the guides will transfer you back to the Oromomo Village. The journey is by boat and takes approximately two to three hours, depending on the water levels.

Depart Oromomo Village - Arrive Santa Cruz Depart Oromomo Village - Arrive Santa Cruz
 

Depart: Oromomo Indian Community Landing Strip

Arrive: El Trompillo Airport

Transfer from Santa Cruz Airport to your overnight hotel Transfer from Santa Cruz Airport to your overnight hotel
 

On arrival at the domestic terminal at Santa Cruz Airport, a member of the Tsimane team will meet you and transfer you to your overnight hotel.

Santa Cruz Standard Hotel Overnight Accommodation
 

Santa Cruz Standard Hotel in a Single Room on a Bed & Breakfast basis

Day 10

Santa Cruz - Any international airport

Transfer from your overnight hotel to Santa Cruz Airport Transfer from your overnight hotel to Santa Cruz Airport
 

After breakfast at the hotel, and at the agreed time, you will be transferred back to Santa Cruz Airport to begin your return journey home.

Depart Santa Cruz - Arrive Any international airport Depart Santa Cruz - Arrive Any international airport
 

Depart: El Trompillo Airport

Arrive: TBA

General Note General Note
 

Please note: Depending on your chosen international airport, an overnight flight and/or hotel stay may be required, which may affect your departure and return dates. Your itinerary will be finalised once travel arrangements are confirmed.

Independent flight/travel arrangements can be accommodated, though our flight-inclusive packages are recommended to ensure seamless integration into your holiday plans.

Dates, Prices & Availability

Prices are shown per person and are based on single rooms and two anglers per guide unless stated otherwise. All prices are accurate at the time of publication but may vary slightly depending on factors such as travel dates, booking time, airline pricing, or fuel surcharges set by the operators.
Flights are always priced at the most competitive rates available at the time of enquiry to ensure you receive the best possible value when booking.
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Customer Reviews

Average customer satisfaction score 96%
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"Hi just to say we love your site, we are from the USA and last year we had the pleasure in fishing and staying at Tsimane's Agua Negra Camp.

The fishing on both rivers was first class, fishing the Secure which tends to be more coloured was good fun for lots of action and sheer numbers of fish, we landed 83 for our week. Personally I enjoyed fishing the smaller Agua Negra River, as there was more sight fishing to be done.

Keep ups the good work

Mark

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Mark

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Would recommend Sportquest

"My second visit to Agua Negra and it was great to be back. Enjoyed the jungle experience as much as I did first time. The guide and support team did a fantastic job in looking after us; food was even better than in 2019. Fishing was tougher this time around; although I fished better and had similar results (except this time I caught my first Pacu). Mixture of less migratory fish (possibly because of low flows meant we were targeting mainly educated residents) and a full moon week made things challenging. But everyone got super fish by end of week. They are better when they are earned, right? "

John

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"A brilliant week at a brilliant destination! We were blessed with some perfect weather conditions which made the fish very obliging - I think I had 52 Golden Dorado over the course of the week, including some really nice fish well into double figures. Thanks to everyone involved in ensuring I had a trip of a lifetime! "

Derek

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"First-class in every aspect! From the flights and transfers to the fishing and guides, every part of my trip ran super smoothly and I'd just like to say a massive thank you to everyone who was involved in putting it together. "

Graham

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"Peter, just want to add my comments to Marks, we were both on the same week at Agua Negra and what an amazing place. Good to see that Sportquest is adding the Tsimane operations to your list of operations. We have used you guys twice so far and if you had the Agua Negra on your books we can honestly say we would have booked through you.

So far you have never let us down and we just love how you take good care of everything, makes life easy. we can concentrate on making money while you look after us like kings.

A big thanks from all the guys, and we look forward in chatting again soon."

Simon

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Would recommend Sportquest

"This was my second time visiting the Agua Negra Lodge and like the first time, it was another brilliant week. The fishing was even better than my last visit and I actually caught twenty more fish in my week (I obviously had more of a clue as to what I was doing!). It was great to step foot in Bolivia again and to see the old faces at the lodge, the majority of which were still the same! A massive thanks as always to all the staff both at home and abroad who made my trip possible. "

Timothy

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Meals
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Would use Sportquest again
Would recommend Sportquest

"The journey was long and the lodge was very remote, but it was all worth it, as the fishing was first class. I had countless numbers of Golden Dorado and thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Agua Negra Lodge. I'm not sure I'd return as I feel like I've achieved what I wanted, but I will definitely be on the lookout for my next adventure. "

Donald

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Would recommend Sportquest

"What a place Bolivia is and what a species the Golden Dorado are! I had a fantastic trip and would 100% recommend it to anyone who's thinking about going, I'll definitely be back at some point. "

David

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"I fly fish regularly in the UK but had never been fishing abroad, it's something I'd always wanted to do and finally last year I took the plunge and booked a week in Bolivia at the Agua Negra Lodge. The reason why, was because I'd always wanted to catch a Golden Dorado, ever since I watched some YouTube video's on them many years ago. The trip and my time away far exceeded my expectations, from the moment I left to the moment I returned I was well looked after every step of the way. On my first day of fishing, I broke my Golden Dorado virginity, landing a fish of around 8lb. Throughout the rest of the week, I think I landed 40 in total - it was incredible fishing. I'd just like to say a massive thanks to everyone at Sportquest in the UK and everyone in Bolivia who made my trip possible. "

Leon

Accommodation

Agua Negra Lodge sits on a high bluff overlooking the middle reach of the Secure River. The Camp you will be staying at while Golden Dorado fishing Bolivia has excellent views and often a refreshing breeze. It adjoins a small Yuracaré community of roughly 60 people who still live straightforward lives based on hunting, gathering and fishing.

The Camp carved out of the jungle and built using site-milled hardwood and material shipped up the river. The Camp is in a spectacular setting and described as both rustic and elegant.

The main handsome hardwood central building is where you will enjoy meals and cocktails in an open bar and delicious meals served with excellent Argentine wines. The lodge chef serves various local and Argentine meals prepared with a beautiful flair; you would never guess you were in the middle of the jungle.

Sleeping accommodation is four spacious single occupancy safari-style tents with comfortable beds, full linens and private bathrooms with hot showers.

Generators provide electricity, 220-volts, so be sure to bring the proper adapters depending on your electronic device and country of origin. You can charge batteries and use electric shavers or hair dryers. Solar panels are also incorporated into the electronic grid for increased efficiency and sustainability. Electric power is available from 6:00 am to 10:00 am, and again from 5:00 pm to 12:00 am.

Laundry service is provided at no additional cost. Just leave your clothes on the floor, and they will be returned washed and folded.

Sight Fishing For Dorado

Tsimane Agua Negra Lodge designed for just four people who will fish three unique river systems, the Sécure River, the Agua Negra and the Chimoro Stream. Each season hundreds of thousands of baitfish migrate up the greater Secure system, and with them come thousands of large, aggressively feeding Dorado. Here it is common to see packs of fierce Dorado herding baitfish into the shallows and mercilessly ripping through them, making some of the most exciting fly fishing you will find. The Secure is larger and often carries a good amount of colour.

Agua Negra and its accessible river systems are the best waters for sight casting in Tsimane with big Dorados in shallow waters. The medium section of the Sécure river holds plenty of structure, and the Chimoro Stream is ideal for Yatorana and medium-size Dorados on light tackle setups.

Typically, when fishing for Golden Dorado fishing Bolivia, guests will fish this river from a motorized super-dugout, but anglers sometimes get out to wade fish. The Secure has lots of water and fishes well both above and beneath the camp. Additionally, anglers will hike 15-20 minutes overland from camp to the Agua Negra River. Once there, they will get into traditional pole powered dugouts and work their way either up or downstream.

Agua Negra River System

Being based out of the comforts of the Agua Negra Lodge while Golden Dorado fishing Bolivia, you will have access and the chance of fishing the headwaters out-camp in the Agua Negra river. The below waterways offer a great variety of waters and pools, allowing a small intimate group to fish fresh water every day; it’s very rare to fish the same beat twice during your stay. 

Sécure River (middle section): This fantastic stretch of river classed as the middle section on this Golden Dorado fishing Bolivia of the high Sécure River. It runs from Ushwea village to the confluence of the Chimoro and Sécure rivers. The primary method of fishing this stretch is by wading downstream. The middle section of the Sécure River is mainly shallow and open, and crystal clear makes for some fantastic sight fishing. The higher you get in the river system, the more stained colour the water becomes due to the tributaries that sweep sediments from the high plateau. The river has many logs, sunken trees, and subsurface structures, all perfect ambush points for many Golden Dorados present. 

Agua Negra River: Is an important tributary of the Sécure River. The river runs from East to West and classed as easy wading in its shallow, slow, clear waters. The lower stretches of the Agua Negra are compared to a flood plain river due to its low gradient where the water runs slowly with many sandy beaches, deep runs and cover that all hold large populations of Dorado and Yatoranas. 

Chimoro Stream: If you are looking for an unforgettable experience, then the Chimoro Stream will give you just that. Fishing #5 rods for Dorado averaging up to 15lbs and many chances at the Yatoranas will leave you speechless. This fantastic crystal clear stream comes down from the same mountain as the Agua Negra and holds lots of fish.

How to catch Golden Dorado

The fishing styles on your Golden Dorado fishing Bolivia with Tsimane fishing vary on all these river systems, but one thing is pretty consistent: the size of the flies recommended. Many anglers are not accustomed to using these, and we strongly recommend you paying attention to the pro guides at all times as they will give you some of the best advice if you are not used to fishing these big flies.

The fishing for Golden Dorado in Bolivia is carried out during the dry season, from May up to and including October. This period is when the incredible migration of Sabalos and Dorado in South America takes place. These fish arrive in their millions each year, seeking their spawning grounds.

Tsimane fishing is 90% wet wading either in the river or from the banks. Being stable on your feet while wading will benefit many anglers. The river structure varies tremendously from one river to the next. From sandy and small gravel beaches to sharp volcanic rock, however, the wading isn’t complicated or dangerous, but there is a considerable amount of wading.

Fly fishing is either stalking and casting at fish, sometimes we come across feeding frenzies where the water can turn to foam as shoals of Dorado hammer the baitfish right to the shoreline. In these circumstances, it can be so exciting to cast your fly in the middle of the commotion. Alternatively, on slight coloured sections of the river you cast to structure, dead trees and snags that the Dorado just loves to hide under ready to ambush any fly that should dare to pass close by. One thing for sure and why Golden Dorado fly fishing is so addictive is the action is just so exciting.

Over on our Youtube channel, we have lots of really great videos from many freshwater fly fishing destinations around the world.

What tackle is required

Rods: #7,#8, or #9 are the most recommended rods. #8 is standard for Tsimane, but a #9 may be necessary on certain occasions, especially in the lower Sécure River, where it’s frequent to catch large Dorados in powerful currents. It is best to carry two fully assembled rods on the boat, one with a streamer for Dorados and the other with a popper in case a hunt takes place.

Reels: The recommended reels are more designed for saltwater fishing as these tend to have smoother brakes and hold more line. The Dorado or Pacu can quickly have you down to your backing, so high-quality reels will stand you in good steed to accomplish the capture.

Lines: You will do most fishing in the upper layers of the water when Golden Dorado fishing in Bolivia, so it is essential to take weight forward floating lines for tropical waters. The lines should exceed the rod by at least one number; for example, the #8 rod should be loaded with a #9 floating line. This is due to the size of the flies cast and the importance of the angler not tiring themselves out too much during casting.

Wading: As for safety when Golden Dorado fishing Bolivia, we strongly recommend our guests to wade behind their guides and to keep their eyes open. Stingrays are rare (We have never had an incident with a stingray in Tsimane), but they are present in these waters, and an unfortunate misstep can result in a harrowing ordeal. Stingray guards provided when necessary (available at the lodge, but you can bring yours if you prefer).

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Reviews

Mark

Hi just to say we love your site, we are from the USA and last year we had the pleasure in fishing and staying at Tsimane's Agua Negra Camp.

The fishing on both rivers was first class, fishing the Secure which tends to be more coloured was good fun for lots of action and sheer numbers of fish, we landed 83 for our week. Personally I enjoyed fishing the smaller Agua Negra River, as there was more sight fishing to be done.

Keep ups the good work

Mark

Response from Sportquest Holidays

Hi Mark

So glad that we are keeping you guy's happy even across the pond in the mighty USA. Its always a pleasure looking after customers and it never stops amazing us how far the Sportquest service reputation has travelled around the world.

I look forward in talking to you all again soon.

Peter

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John

My second visit to Agua Negra and it was great to be back. Enjoyed the jungle experience as much as I did first time. The guide and support team did a fantastic job in looking after us; food was even better than in 2019. Fishing was tougher this time around; although I fished better and had similar results (except this time I caught my first Pacu). Mixture of less migratory fish (possibly because of low flows meant we were targeting mainly educated residents) and a full moon week made things challenging. But everyone got super fish by end of week. They are better when they are earned, right?

Response from Sportquest Holidays

John

Thanks for the feedback it is an amazing place in the jungle and great rivers to fish.

As always thank you for your customer and we look forward in dealing with you for your next adventure.

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Derek

A brilliant week at a brilliant destination! We were blessed with some perfect weather conditions which made the fish very obliging - I think I had 52 Golden Dorado over the course of the week, including some really nice fish well into double figures. Thanks to everyone involved in ensuring I had a trip of a lifetime!

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Accommodation
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Would use Sportquest again
Would recommend Sportquest

Graham

First-class in every aspect! From the flights and transfers to the fishing and guides, every part of my trip ran super smoothly and I'd just like to say a massive thank you to everyone who was involved in putting it together.

Fishing
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Accommodation
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Would recommend Sportquest

Simon

Peter, just want to add my comments to Marks, we were both on the same week at Agua Negra and what an amazing place. Good to see that Sportquest is adding the Tsimane operations to your list of operations. We have used you guys twice so far and if you had the Agua Negra on your books we can honestly say we would have booked through you.

So far you have never let us down and we just love how you take good care of everything, makes life easy. we can concentrate on making money while you look after us like kings.

A big thanks from all the guys, and we look forward in chatting again soon.

Response from Sportquest Holidays

Simon, yes I remember looking after all of you. It was a great Sea Trout fishing trip that we had you all on and before a Salmon fishing trip in Canada.

Thank you so much for the kind remarks, we try very hard to make things as easy as possible for you all.

Give me a call sometime when you are free as it will be good to chat about what you all want to do next.

Tight Lines Peter

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Timothy

This was my second time visiting the Agua Negra Lodge and like the first time, it was another brilliant week. The fishing was even better than my last visit and I actually caught twenty more fish in my week (I obviously had more of a clue as to what I was doing!). It was great to step foot in Bolivia again and to see the old faces at the lodge, the majority of which were still the same! A massive thanks as always to all the staff both at home and abroad who made my trip possible.

Fishing
Guides
Accommodation
Meals
Staff & Service
Flights
Would use Sportquest again
Would recommend Sportquest

Donald

The journey was long and the lodge was very remote, but it was all worth it, as the fishing was first class. I had countless numbers of Golden Dorado and thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Agua Negra Lodge. I'm not sure I'd return as I feel like I've achieved what I wanted, but I will definitely be on the lookout for my next adventure.

Fishing
Guides
Accommodation
Meals
Staff & Service
Flights
Would use Sportquest again
Would recommend Sportquest

David

What a place Bolivia is and what a species the Golden Dorado are! I had a fantastic trip and would 100% recommend it to anyone who's thinking about going, I'll definitely be back at some point.

Fishing
Guides
Accommodation
Meals
Staff & Service
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Would use Sportquest again
Would recommend Sportquest

Leon

I fly fish regularly in the UK but had never been fishing abroad, it's something I'd always wanted to do and finally last year I took the plunge and booked a week in Bolivia at the Agua Negra Lodge. The reason why, was because I'd always wanted to catch a Golden Dorado, ever since I watched some YouTube video's on them many years ago. The trip and my time away far exceeded my expectations, from the moment I left to the moment I returned I was well looked after every step of the way. On my first day of fishing, I broke my Golden Dorado virginity, landing a fish of around 8lb. Throughout the rest of the week, I think I landed 40 in total - it was incredible fishing. I'd just like to say a massive thanks to everyone at Sportquest in the UK and everyone in Bolivia who made my trip possible.

Fishing
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Accommodation
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Would use Sportquest again
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Delta Eco Lodge Argentina

Delta Eco Lodge is the perfect ‘add-on trip’ for anglers visiting or passing through Argentina and looking for a couple of extra days of Golden Dorado fishing at the start or end of their holiday. Situated in an ideal location, less than an hour from downtown Buenos Aires, it’s the perfect stop for travelling rods before the flight back home.

Suindá Lodge Argentina

Suindá Lodge is a Golden Dorado anglers dream and is a first-class program for those searching for exciting freshwater fly fishing opportunities combined with some of the most technical yet rewarding fishing out there; it’s also a destination where double-figure Dorados are a possibility all season long.

Pira Lodge Argentina

If you have ever wanted to experience fly fishing for Golden Dorado in stunning surroundings, then Pira Lodge is the perfect destination. Explore this huge expanse of creeks, lagoons and rivers from our Hells Bay flats boats, searching for Golden Dorado in the crystal clear water that is eagerly awaiting your fly.

Latest Reports

Tsimane Fishing Report Week 12 2024

HELI FISHING During the tenth week of the season in the heli fishing program, we had excellent catches of resident Dorado ranging from 15-18 pounds. These were caught using mouse patterns and streamers. The temperature...

Tsimane Fishing Report Week 11 2024

HELI FISHING During the ninth week of the season in the heli-fishing program, we caught resident Dorado ranging from 10-14 pounds. These catches were made using mouse patterns and Titanic Sliders. We also landed some...

Tsimane Fishing Report Week 10 2024

HELI FISHING The eighth week of the heli fishing program season, we saw catches of large resident dorado weighing up to 17 and even 20 pounds, as well as large pacú up to 15 pounds....

FAQ

Agua Negra Lodge is located on the Sécure River, with direct access to the Agua Negra River and the Chimoro Stream.
Guests fish three systems, the mid Sécure River, the Agua Negra River, and the Chimoro Stream, each offering different water and fishing opportunities.
The lodge accommodates just four anglers and provides access to three distinct rivers, giving guests an exclusive jungle experience with daily variety.
The season runs from May to October, coinciding with the Sabalos baitfish migration, which draws large numbers of Golden Dorado.
Fishing is mainly done by wet wading, while motorised dugouts are used to reach different beats on the Sécure, Agua Negra, and Chimoro rivers.
The middle Sécure is shallow and crystal clear, with Dorado holding around sunken logs and other structure that provide ideal ambush points.
The Agua Negra is shallow and easy to wade, with sandy beaches, clear waters, and deep runs that hold healthy numbers of Dorado and Yatorana.
The Chimoro is a small, crystal-clear mountain stream, offering exciting light-tackle fishing for Dorado up to 15lb and good numbers of Yatorana.
Rods in #7–#9 are advised, with #8 the standard and #9 useful on the lower Sécure for powerful Dorado. Two setups are recommended, one streamer rod and one with a popper. Strong saltwater reels with smooth drag and capacity are best, paired with tropical weight-forward floating lines one size heavier than the rod to handle large flies.
Guests are guided by Tsimane’s team of professional fly-fishing guides, who provide expert support and knowledge of the rivers
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