Tsimane Lodges – Bolivia

The Tsimane programs offer an unparalleled fly-fishing adventure in the Bolivian rainforest, where anglers can pursue Golden Dorado and Pacu in some of the world’s most pristine waters. These programs provide an immersive experience that blend world-class fishing, stunning natural landscapes, and cultural connections with Indigenous communities.

The three lodges—Secure Lodge, Pluma Lodge, and Agua Negra Lodge—each provide unique fishing experiences. Secure Lodge is situated along the Secure River, offering anglers consistent action in freestone rivers, jungle creeks, and braided channels. Pluma Lodge delivers a mix of fishing environments, including expansive rivers and smaller tributaries, with an option for helifishing to reach remote waters. Agua Negra Lodge is renowned for its intimate fishing experience on smaller rivers and spring creeks, with a focus on sight fishing for aggressive Golden Dorado and Pacu.

Each program combines world-class fishing with an adventurous spirit, featuring hikes through dense jungle terrain, encounters with wildlife, and the challenge of wading or floating crystal-clear rivers. Guests enjoy comfortable accommodations, expert guides, and meaningful interactions with Indigenous Sécure, Tsimane, and Mosetén communities, whose stewardship ensures the preservation of these ecosystems for generations to come. For anglers seeking a bucket-list fishing trip, Tsimane provides a truly extraordinary blend of adventure, culture, and angling excellence.

Differences Between the Lodges

Sécure Lodge
Located at the headwaters of the Sécure River, this lodge offers access to a diverse array of waters, including the Head Waters of the main river (Secure), and two smaller streams, Maniquicito and Ashahana, where anglers can target large pacu and resident dorado. The upper Sécure River also holds big dorado and pacu. An optional camping trip allows for fishing further into the headwaters, with an overnight stay in the jungle for an immersive experience. Unique to Sécure, dry-fly fishing techniques have been specially developed and are a must-try for guests.

Pluma Lodge
As the most established lodge in Tsimane, Pluma offers the greatest variety of fishing waters. Its crystal-clear freestone river allows for sight fishing in the headwaters, while sandy flats at Coruya provide opportunities for sight-casting to feeding dorado, reminiscent of bonefishing on saltwater flats. The lower pools near the Sécure River confluence feature large dorado and pacu, with sandy and freestone sections catering to diverse fishing styles. Its reputation for variety and accessibility makes it a favorite.

Agua Negra Lodge
Known for its low, crystal-clear waters, Agua Negra offers fishing experiences ranging from a floodplain-like lower sector with sandy beaches and slow-moving water to its high sector, one of Tsimane’s treasures. The lower section supports strong populations of dorado and yatorana in a gently meandering valley. Guests will have a one-night camp at the Chimoro stream, where sight-casting opportunities for yatorana and small dorado abound, often using dry flies. The upper Agua Negra is renowned for its exceptional numbers and impressive size of dorado, pacu, and yatorana.