Target trophy golden dorado with outstanding sight-casting opportunities on the clear, shallow waters of the Agua Negra River and surrounding streams at this intimate Tsimane lodge in Bolivia’s Amazon jungle.

LEARN MORE

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

Agua Negra Lodge is widely regarded as the “jewel” of the Tsimane operations, focused on the Agua Negra River (an important tributary of the Sécure) and nearby waters. The river’s clear, shallow character makes it ideal for visual fishing, with big, aggressive dorado often visible and interceptable on the fly.

The program includes the lower and upper Agua Negra, the middle Sécure sector, and the small Chimoro Stream, plus the option for overnight out-camps near the headwaters. This is the most intimate of Tsimane’s three lodges, hosting the smallest groups and emphasizing technical, rewarding sight-fishing in a jungle setting.

Season runs late May through October, offering a true wilderness experience with cultural connections to the local Indigenous communities and a strong conservation focus.

Agua Negra is a comfortable jungle lodge built from sustainable local wood. It features a small number of tent cabins or private rooms with en-suite bathrooms, spring-box beds, hot water, electricity, and free daily laundry.

Guests enjoy a well-appointed living and dining area serving international cuisine with fine wines, an all-inclusive bar, free Starlink Wi-Fi, and a fly shop. Optional out-camps provide African-style wall tents, basic facilities, and the chance to sleep closer to remote headwater beats. The overall atmosphere is intimate and well-suited to a small group of anglers.

Most fishing is wet-wading or from the bank, with dugout canoes used for access. The lower Agua Negra offers meandering, low-gradient water with sandy beaches and deep runs that hold strong populations of dorado and yatorana. The upper sector is shallower and rockier; perfect for sight-casting to visible fish with floating lines, long leaders, and precise presentations.

The Chimoro Stream allows light-tackle fun (even 5-weight rods) for yatorana and smaller-to-medium dorado, while the middle Sécure provides structure fishing for larger fish around logs and sunken timber. Trophy dorado to 30 pounds are possible. Out-camp options extend access to prime upper waters.

Days typically start with breakfast at 7 a.m., fishing from 8 a.m. with a packed riverside lunch, and return by late afternoon. Guides provide expert local knowledge for both technical sight-fishing and subsurface presentations.

Arrive at Viru Viru International Airport (VVI) in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. A representative meets you and transfers you to a five-star hotel for the first night (single occupancy included).
 
The following morning, take a charter flight (approximately 70 minutes) to the Oromomo Community airstrip, followed by an upriver boat transfer (about two hours) to the lodge. Return is the reverse, with a final hotel night in Santa Cruz. Baggage limit on the charter is 20 kg (44 lbs) total per person.

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

ADVENTURE AWAITS

If you’re interested in talking to a consultant or booking this adventure, please complete this form.