Region: South America
Location: Agua Boa River, Roraima, Brazil (200 miles northwest of Manaus; uninhabited tributary of the Rio Branco)
Type: Fishing Lodge
Established: 2001 (as Royal Amazon Lodge; acquired by current owner and renamed in 2007)
Accommodation inventory: 7 double-occupancy bungalows (Maximum capacity: 14 anglers)
Connectivity: Free Wi-Fi at the lodge. No cell coverage.
Access: Commercial Flight + Private Charter (fly to Manaus, overnight at hotel, then 2-hour private charter flight directly to the lodge’s airstrip)
Best season: October to March. Higher water (October) for beginners; lower water (January–March) for sight fishing and intermediate/expert anglers.
Languages: English, Portuguese (experienced guides with good fishing English)
Dining: Buffet-style breakfast, cooked or packed lunch, three-course dinner with wine included. Fresh fruit juices and coffee always available.
Chef: On-site chef
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Conservation: The Agua Boa is the only river in the Amazon designated as single-hook, barbless, fly-fishing-only water. Strict catch-and-release policy. Located between an ecological park and a national park with Ecotourism Reserve Status, protected by Chico Mendes Institute and IBAMA from illegal commercial fishing, hunting, and deforestation.
Community: The protected reserve area creates a buffer region for the Yanomami tribes-people. Local guides.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Jaguar, tapir, sloth, pink freshwater dolphin, giant Amazon otter, capybara, howler monkeys, manatees, caiman. Extensive trail system through savannah, gallery, and flood forest.
- Avian & Special Interest: Exceptional birdlife with macaws, herons, storks, and hundreds of species. Trail system well-maintained and marked for independent walking.
- Adventure & Waterways: World-class fly fishing for three species of peacock bass (butterfly, spotted, temensis), plus arowana, arapaima, payara, pacu, piranha, and redtail catfish. 70 miles of exclusive river access divided into 6-7 zones. Two anglers per boat with professional guide. White sand beaches for wade fishing and swimming.
- Cultural & Immersion: Not a focus. The lodge is primarily an angling destination.
- Wellness & Luxury: Air-conditioned bungalows with two queen beds, private bathroom with hot/cold water, mini-bar, and TV. 65-foot swimming pool with swim-up bar. Volleyball court, soccer field, game room, large porch with hammocks.
Important Visitor Notes
- This is a fishing lodge first and foremost. Non-angling activities are virtually non-existent. The pool, trails, and wildlife viewing are available, but the focus is entirely on fly fishing. Couples and non-anglers should understand this before booking.
- Medical evacuation insurance is required by the lodge prior to departure.
- The charter flight to the lodge is included, but missed charters require a private charter at a minimum cost of $1,600.
- Water levels affect the fishing experience. If water conditions are unsuitable, the lodge will reschedule the week, but no refunds are issued for water conditions.
- Guides are experienced — head guide has 20+ years on the Agua Boa, average guide experience is 10 years.
Contact
amazonaguaboalodge.com · Phone: 888-347-4286 · Email: info@amazonbass.com
Coordinates: 0.800161, -61.659739 (GPS coordinates from the lodge: 0°48'00.58"N, 61°39'35.06"W)