Fish the remote headwaters of the Sécure River for golden dorado and Tsimane’s best pacú fishing at Secure Lodge, where crystal-clear mountain waters meet the wild Bolivian Amazon jungle.

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LODGING

Single & Double Guest Rooms

SPECIES

Golden Dorado, Pacu

SEASON

End of May – October

RECOMMENDED FOR…

Small Groups, Adventure-Seekers

EQUIPMENT

Bring Your Own Gear

Secure Lodge is the furthest upstream of the three Tsimane properties, located near the headwaters of the Sécure River system within the TIPNIS National Park and Indigenous Territory. It offers an intimate, immersive jungle experience with a strong focus on the upper and middle sections of the Sécure plus small tributaries.

This program is celebrated for outstanding pacú fishing (including specialized dry-fly techniques developed by the guides) alongside healthy populations of large golden dorado, especially in the downstream Cachuelas area of rapids and rock structure. The setting provides some of the closest contact with virgin rainforest of any Tsimane lodge.

The weekly program runs early June through October and is limited to a small group of anglers, ensuring low pressure and personalized service in one of the most remote corners of the Bolivian Amazon.

Secure Lodge is a comfortable, rustic-yet-elegant jungle lodge built from sustainable local hardwoods and materials brought upriver. It features tent-cabin or private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, spring-box or queen beds, hot water, electricity, and ceiling fans.

Guests enjoy a central living and dining area for meals and relaxation, free daily laundry, Starlink Wi-Fi, a fly shop, and an all-inclusive bar. International cuisine is paired with excellent South American wines. The lodge sits directly on the riverbank in an unspoiled setting near the Asunta Indigenous Community, with capacity for a small group plus host.

Fishing is 100% wet-wading, with transportation via handmade Chiman dugout canoes (poled or with small motors). Anglers typically spend three days on the medium sector and three days on the high sector of the Sécure, with opportunities to explore the Ashahana and Maniquisito tributaries: tiny, crystal-clear streams that hold large dorado.

The high Sécure features gin-clear water between mountains, with resident dorado over 30 pounds possible, plus abundant pacú, yatorana, and other species. Downstream, the Cachuelas rapids and log structure hold strong numbers of aggressive dorado. Sight-casting is common, and guides excel at dry-fly presentations for sipping pacú.

A typical day begins with breakfast at 7 a.m., fishing from 8 a.m. with a riverside lunch, and return to the lodge by late afternoon for drinks, appetizers, and dinner. One English-speaking guide and two native boatmen support every two anglers.

Arrive at Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. A Tsimane representative meets you and transfers you to a five-star hotel (single occupancy included) for the first night.
 
The next morning, transfer to the local airport for a charter flight (approximately 70 minutes) to the Oromomo Indigenous Community airstrip, followed by an upriver boat transfer (about 80 minutes) to the lodge. The return follows the reverse route, with a final night in the Santa Cruz hotel before your international departure.

Note: A comprehensive gear list will be provided upon booking.

Tackle

We recommend bringing 8- or 9-weight single-handed rods, ideally two of each, with one rigged for floating lines and the other with a clear-tip intermediate line. Carrying one or two extra rods is advised. Use an 8-foot, 40 lb. straight fluorocarbon leader paired with a 40 lb., 15/20-inch wire tippet. For gear, we suggest Thomas & Thomas Exocett SS 350 rods, MAKO 9500 or Tournament reels, Scientific Anglers Mastery Jungle Titan 9 lines, Absolute Fluorocarbon shock leaders, and Absolute Predator 7×7 knottable wire. A small on-site fly shop stocks lines, fluorocarbon, wire, and flies.

Wading

For wading, keep it simple: quick-drying long pants, long-sleeved shirts or hoodies, felt-soled wading boots, neoprene socks, and a 100% waterproof backpack for your gear. Avoid rubber-soled wading boots, as they are unsuitable for the slippery riverbed.

Flies

Successful fly patterns include baitfish imitations, large insects, and fruit imitations, as well as poppers, sliders, and divers. Black-colored streamers or deceivers with vibrant tails (red, yellow, orange, green, or violet) are top choices, particularly the Andino Deceiver, which is 4-8 inches long with 3/0 or 4/0 barbless hooks. Puglisi streamers, Lefty Deceivers, and the Sabalo Snake are also effective. Surface lures such as foam poppers, Titanic Sliders, and Pole Dancers excel for dorado, while larger ground-insect patterns like the Chernobyl Ant are ideal for pacú and yatorana. Flies with excessive flashabou are not recommended.

TRIP INCLUDES

  • 7 nights lodging (single occupancy)
  • All lodge meals and drinks
  • Wifi and laundry, free of charge
  • 6 days of guided fishing
  • 2 nights in a Santa Cruz five-star hotel
  • Transfers in/out of Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz

DOES NOT INCLUDE

  • International flights
  • Food and drinks in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (except breakfast at the hotel)
  • Gratuities for the staff
  • Tours in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
  • Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)
  • Air taxes and other taxes

2027 Rates

Classic Experience: $8,950 + $670 Indigenous Fee = $9,620

Heli Fishing: $17,300 + $1,250 Indigenous + Heli Fee = $18,550

Hybrid Program: $14,000 + $1,250 Indigenous + Heli Fee = $15,250

2028 Rates

Classic Experience: $9,850 + $670 Indigenous Fee = $10,520

Heli Fishing: $18,500 + $1,250 Indigenous + Heli Fee = $19,750

Hybrid Program: $15,000 + $1,250 Indigenous + Heli Fee = $16,250

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