Region: South America
Location: Rio Uatumã, São Sebastião do Uatumã, Amazonas, Brazil (inside the RDS do Uatumã Sustainable Development Reserve)
Type: Fishing Lodge
Established: Operating as a lodge for several years; received environmental license in 2023 after an eight-year process
Accommodation inventory: 10 units with private bathrooms and air conditioning. Private pier on the river. 8 fishing boats available.
Connectivity: Not publicly stated
Access: Road + Boat (from Manaus, travel by road toward São Sebastião do Uatumã, then by boat on the Rio Uatumã to the lodge)
Best season: Year-round. Fishing is best during the dry season (roughly June–November) when water levels drop and fish concentrate.
Languages: Portuguese (some English may be available; confirm directly)
Dining: All-inclusive with regional Amazonian cuisine. Fresh fish prepared daily.
Chef: Not a private-chef venue. Local kitchen staff.
Dietary: Not publicly stated
Conservation: Located within the RDS do Uatumã, a sustainable development reserve of 424,430 hectares created in 2004. The lodge holds an environmental license issued in 2023 after an eight-year process — one of the first licensed operations in the reserve.
Community: Operated by João Paulo Freire, a local entrepreneur active in the reserve’s community tourism network. Part of the RDS do Uatumã community-based tourism programme.
Notable Experiences
- Wildlife & Biodiversity: Peacock bass and other Amazonian fish species. The Uatumã is one of the most pristine rivers in the Brazilian Amazon, with minimal human footprint.
- Avian & Special Interest: Birdwatching opportunities in the surrounding reserve.
- Adventure & Waterways: Sport fishing for peacock bass and other species. 8 boats available for guided fishing excursions. Navigation on the Uatumã River. Access to remote stretches of the reserve.
- Cultural & Immersion: Part of the RDS do Uatumã community tourism network. The reserve is home to approximately 1,300 residents across 20 ribeirinho communities, who manage tourism through community and family inns.
- Wellness & Luxury: Simple, functional accommodation with air conditioning and private bathrooms. Not a luxury lodge — but a serious base for fishing in a pristine reserve.
Important Visitor Notes
- This is a fishing lodge first. Non-angling activities are available but secondary. The primary draw is sport fishing on the Uatumã River.
- The lodge holds one of the first environmental licenses issued in the RDS do Uatumã. This gives it legal standing that many other operations in the region lack. Some lodges in the area operate without authorization.
- The RDS do Uatumã is a sustainable development reserve, not a national park. It is home to ribeirinho communities who manage tourism directly. Visitors should expect an authentic, community-integrated experience rather than a polished resort.
- Access requires road + boat. The lodge is not directly accessible by car. Travel from Manaus involves road transfer and a boat journey on the Uatumã.
- Confirm current operations before booking. The lodge received its license in 2023, and this is a relatively new listing in the directory. Verify details, capacity, and availability directly.
Contact
Uatumã Eco Fishing - Facebook Page · Contact via facebook
Coordinates: -2.253674811566984, -59.045523239259566