This is fly fishing in Brazil at its most dramatic. Sight casting to breaching Tarpon in wild, lightly fished rivers where every strike is violent and every fight a test of nerve. Explosive eats, full body aerials and long, line-burning runs define the action with South America’s Silver Kings.
Based in the Recife wilderness, this program is Brazil’s first dedicated fly-only Tarpon fishery. Anglers have access to a wide array of prime rivers, including the Jaboatão, Capibaribe, Sirinhaém and Ipojuca, each holding both numbers and size. Tarpon here range from 5 to 40lb, with trophy Snook and powerful Jack Crevalle adding variety and surprise.
Fishing is done from silent electric skiffs with two anglers per guide, moving between structure, channels and rolling fish on the tides. Every cast is reactive, technical and precise. Success comes from accuracy and timing, and the reward is chaos when a fish takes to the air.
Accommodation reflects the nature of the program, with the SKB Luxury House, the perfect base for your time on water, providing comfort, quality dining (with your own private chef) and the chance to relax between demanding sessions.
Book your trip today with Sportquest Holidays and experience Tarpon fly fishing in Brazil, where wild rivers and aerial giants combine to create one of South America’s most exciting saltwater adventures.
The season runs from November to March.
Season: November to March
Peak: November to March
Weight: 5lb to 100lb
Average Weight: 5lb to 10lb
Depart Any international airport - Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Depart Any international airport - Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Depart: TBA
Arrive: Riogaleão – Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
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.
Depart Rio de Janeiro - Arrive Recife
Depart Rio de Janeiro - Arrive Recife
Depart: Riogaleão – Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
Arrive: Recife/Guararapes – Gilberto Freyre International Airport
Travel from Recife Airport to Reserva do Paiva
Travel from Recife Airport to Reserva do Paiva
Once you’ve landed at Recife Airport and collected your luggage, a representative from our partners will be waiting to greet you and transfer you to Reserva do Paiva, a journey of around thirty minutes, depending on traffic.
After checking in, you’ll be given a short introduction to how the operation is run for the week ahead, before enjoying a well-earned meal and the chance to relax with a few drinks.
SKB Private House
Overnight Accommodation
SKB Private House in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your first two fishing days, you’ll get your first taste of the fantastic Tarpon fishing on offer in this fantastic part of Brazil. The fish average 10lb, with specimens of up to 40lb landed throughout the season. It’s not unusual (when conditions are good) for anglers to have 10 or more hook-ups per day, enjoying an action-packed week of fishing.
Alongside the Silver Kings, the river is also home to good populations of Jack Crevalle and specimen-sized Snook.
SKB Private House
Overnight Accommodation
SKB Private House in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your third and fourth fishing days, you’ll visit more fantastic Tarpon fishing hot spots in and around Reserva Do Paiva, which is in the perfect location to fish an array of different waterways to target these magnificent sport fish. The fishery focuses on six principal rivers, with abundant water in which to wet a fly – the Jaboatão, Capibaribe, Sirinhaém, Ipojuca, Curimataú and the Mamanguape.
SKB Private House
Overnight Accommodation
SKB Private House in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Fishing
Fishing
On your last two fishing days and throughout your holiday, a typical day follows a well-structured yet relaxed routine:
Breakfast: Served approximately 1 hour before departure (around 4:30am)
Departure to the river: Around 5:30am
Fishing session: 6 to 8 hours on the water
Lunch break: Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, served onboard
On each day of your holiday, our professional guides will take you to the most productive fishing areas and provide all the necessary assistance to ensure a memorable day.
SKB Private House
Overnight Accommodation
SKB Private House in a Twin Room on a Full board basis
Travel from Reserva do Paiva to Recife Airport
Travel from Reserva do Paiva to Recife Airport
In the morning, after breakfast, a representative from our partners will transfer you from Reserva do Paiva to Recife Airport for your return flight home. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes depending on traffic.
Depart Recife - Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Depart Recife - Arrive Rio de Janeiro
Depart: Recife/Guararapes – Gilberto Freyre International Airport
Arrive: Riogaleão – Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
Depart Rio de Janeiro - Arrive Any international airport
Depart Rio de Janeiro - Arrive Any international airport
Depart: Riogaleão – Aeroporto Internacional Tom Jobim
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.
Prices are shown per person and are based on twin 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.
Proudly an ATOL bonded company, our trips are complete packages, including all flights, transfers, accommodation, and fantastic fishing and shooting experiences.
| Travel Available Between These Dates | Days | Price | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2026 | 30/12/2026 | 8 | £5,582 | Enquire |
| 31/12/2026 | 30/12/2027 | 8 | £5,763 | Enquire |
| 31/12/2027 | 30/12/2028 | 8 | £5,972 | Enquire |
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During this unique Tarpon fishing adventure in Brazil, your base for the week is the exclusive SKB Private House, located in the prestigious Reserva do Paiva.
Designed with comfort, privacy, and a premium guest experience in mind, SKB offers stylish, high-end accommodations in a secure, tranquil setting. The property features four spacious en-suite guest rooms, a private swimming pool, and a prime location just moments from both the fishing grounds and the beach.
A dedicated team, including a private chef, housekeeper, and house manager, is on hand throughout your stay, ensuring everything runs seamlessly from arrival to departure. Set within a private, gated neighbourhood with 24/7 security, cameras, and regular patrols, guests can relax and enjoy complete peace of mind.
Your stay is fully catered, with each day beginning with a hearty early breakfast before heading out on the water. Lunch is served during the fishing day, with the SKB chef preparing his signature fresh focaccia sandwiches, offering a variety of flavours throughout the week. A cooler stocked with soft drinks, water, and beer is always on hand to keep you refreshed between sessions.
Evenings are a true highlight, with three-course dinners served back at the house, featuring a starter, main course, and dessert, all freshly prepared using quality ingredients.
A typical day follows a well-structured yet relaxed routine:
Combining exceptional fishing with first-class hospitality, SKB delivers a truly memorable and comfortable Tarpon fishing experience in Brazil.
Our exciting new Silver King Tarpon fishing destination in Brazil, based in Recife, is the first fly-only Tarpon fishing operation in South America. After years of research and scouting missions, our partners have created this unique experience for travelling rods looking to sample some world-class Tarpon fishing, offering unprecedented numbers of fish and those with excellent average sizes.
The fishing is based in Reserva Do Paiva, which is in the perfect location to fish an array of different waterways to target these magnificent sport fish. The fishery focuses on six principal rivers, with abundant water in which to wet a fly. The Jaboatão, Capibaribe, Sirinhaém, Ipojuca, Curimataú and the Mamanguape are havens for the Silver Kings, providing good sources of food and habitat, with mangroves, sunken trees, rocky points and a whole host of other fish-holding structures. It’s possible to target Tarpon, ranging between 10lb and 40lb (depending on the river you fish), and enjoy some really busy, fun fishing, along with the chance to fish for and catch Jack Crevalle and Snook.
This trip allows adventurous travelling rods to fish an array of these different rivers and is fully guided, utilising the Camp’s fully equipped boats. It’s also completely flexible, and our partners ensure you fish the best water, in the best conditions, at the best times of tide, to get the most from your holiday.
At our Tarpon fishing destination in Brazil, the fishing is based across six main rivers: Jaboatão, Capibaribe, Sirinhaém, Ipojuca, Curimataú and the Mamanguape. All of these waterways are famed for their first-class Tarpon fishing, with good numbers of fish averaging 10lb, with specimens of up to 40lb landed throughout the season. It’s not unusual (when conditions are good) for anglers to have 10 or more hook-ups per day, enjoying an action-packed week of fishing. Alongside the Silver Kings, the river is also home to good populations of Jack Crevalle and specimen-sized Snook.
Each day this fishing schedule is planned according to the tides, conditions and the best fishing ‘windows’ of the day.
Our professional guides will take you to the most productive fishing areas and provide all the necessary assistance to ensure a memorable day. During the fishing session, you will enjoy a break for lunch on the boat.
To learn more about the Tarpon fishing in Brazil and South America, visit our YouTube channel.
Our Tarpon fishing operation in Brazil is based solely on fly fishing. It features six days of fishing on a number of different waterways, all selected daily based on the tides, weather and river conditions.
Most of the fishing, when possible, is done visually and by sight casting to showing fish, with the guides always on the lookout for schools of Tarpon as they breach the water’s surface to breathe. However, thanks to the electric motors on the fully equipped fishing boats, it’s also possible to be anchored and positioned amongst the schools. On days when the fish are less active, efforts get concentrated around the abundance of fish-holding areas within the rivers, including the mangroves, reefs, channels and sunken trees that hug the shoreline.
All rivers, hold excellent quantities of fish, with significant numbers of small fish between 5lb to 10lb, and the chance of specimens reaching nearly 40lb. One of the best aspects of the trip is that the operation is not dependent on anyone’s schedule; it’s completely flexible, and the guides will take anglers to the best spots depending on the variation of tides, weather and fishing conditions. Doing this has seen a heavy increase in catch rates and has ensured the best schedule.
When Tarpon fishing in Brazil, it’s essential to have the correct tackle for the job. We recommend saltwater fly fishing reels with a strong and smooth disk drag and large arbour spools. We also recommend fishing with a reel you are familiar with, as the weight of the reel is very important, considering that you will be casting and that 300 yards of 50lb to 65lb backing is required. These should get loaded with weight-forward eight or nine weight lines with an aggressive front taper to help turn over flies. On the business end, we suggest tying your own leaders, as these can be custom-made, and we recommend a strong 6ft to 7ft long butt section of 70lb to 90lb fluorocarbon. Even though the guides will have this material on them, it’s always handy to have an array of breaking strains with you if you decide to tackle up on your own.
Rod-wise, an 8-9 weight is perfect for the job; the only thing we advise is to fish with rods shorter than 9ft. Shorter rods have many features that make them better for the job – they tend to be more accurate when casting and are far better when it comes to leveraging a large fish out of the bankside structure. In an ideal world, we suggest having two rods rigged up and ready to fish, one 8-9 weight for fishing streamers for the Snook and middle-sized Tarpon and one heavier set-up for fishing an intermediate tip or sinking line for the bigger fish of the rivers – this is especially important when fishing during the early part of the season.
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