Agua Boa Amazon Lodge

The Agua Boa River System

From its source to the Rio Branco, the Agua Boa River is approximately 150 miles long, with many lagoons and oxbow lakes varying from two to 25 acres. When the water is slightly higher, the guides will pole the boat through the shallow creeks that lead off the main river into the connecting lakes. When the waters are lower, you may need to walk up to a quarter mile to reach the fishing. The Lodge has seven distinct zones on the Agua Boa. Starting from Zone 1, the most upriver segment, to Zone 7, closer to the confluence, anglers can explore a variety of fishing environments. The guides specialize in their respective zones, which adds to the beauty of fishing with a different guide each day.

Due to the unusual clarity of the many lakes and lagoons, this is the best fly fishing trip for peacock bass. Land 20 to 50+ peacock bass per day - some will be huge. The giant reserve area boasts birds, wildlife, few people, and almost no mosquitoes. Two anglers per boat and guide. The Lodge divides the river into zones or beats. The beats are rotated daily, so you'll get a chance to see the entire river. Additional boats are kept on 12 or more lakes, a short hike away.
Other Species:  Arowana, pirarucu, pacu, piranha, tiger shovelnose catfish, and more.

Fly Fish for Large Peacock Bass, Catfish, Piranha, Arapaima...

The Lodge has Seven Zones on the River.

Agua Boa Amazon Lodge has the rights to fish the entire Agua Boa River system—over a hundred miles of fishable river. The Lodge divides the river into seven zones. Each zone offers a unique fishing experience marked by the different species of fish that anglers can expect to catch. Zone 1, the furthest upriver, presents challenging currents and rugged landscapes, where the more adventurous angler can pursue peacock bass. Zones gradually transition from rapid streams and rocky outcrops to smoother, wider stretches of water in Zone 7, near the confluence, where the diversity of fish species increases. The guides specialize in their specific zones, and you’ll fish with a different guide each day. This daily rotation allows for a valuable exchange of local fishing strategies and techniques.

Hosted Fishing Weeks

2025 Hosted Weeks:

7-nights and 6.5-days guided fishing
$7,250.00 per person
Rate includes a $950.00 charter flight.
Group Size:  13 anglers + host
• Nov. 7-15, 2025:  Al Larson hosts
• Nov. 14-22, 2025:  Guy Schoenborn hosts
• Dec. 5-13:  Carson Oldham hosts

2025 Hosted Holiday Weeks
Save $1,000.00

now $6,250.00 per person
• Nov. 21-29, 2025:  Guy Schoenborn hosts
• Nov. 28 - Dec. 6:  Carson Oldham hosts

2026 Hosted Weeks:

7-nights and 6.5-days guided fishing
Rate to be determined.
Group Size:  13 anglers + host
• November 6-14, 2026:  Al Larson hosts
• November 13-21, 2026:  Brad Staples hosts
• December 4-12, 2026:  Carson Oldham hosts
• November 20-28, 2026:  Brad Staples hosts
• Nov. 27 - Dec. 5, 2026  Carson Oldham hosts
• Nov. 14-22, 2025:  Guy Schoenborn hosts
• Dec. 5-13:  Carson Oldham hosts

2026 Hosted Holiday Weeks
Save $1,000.00

• November 20-28, 2026:  Brad Staples hosts
• Nov. 27 - Dec. 5, 2026  Carson Oldham hosts

You are not restricted to our hosted weeks. Book anytime.

The Fishing Program

Lodge Season:  The Lodge is open during the dry season from October 15 through April 1.
Guides:  Very experienced guides who paddle and pole boats. You'll have a different guide each day. Guides speak Portuguese but know enough English to get by. Two anglers per boat and guide. You're guided for eight to ten hours each day.
Boats:  18-foot aluminum skiffs with poling platforms and fishing support rails. All boats have the option of using a conventional two-stroke Mercury motor or a four-stroke Yamaha jet motor. The jet motors prove invaluable for those low-water sightcasting opportunities. Each boat has a GPS Spot device, so the guides can contact the Lodge if needed.
Equipment:  No equipment is provided. A Sage fly outfit rental is $150.00 per week, with a $200.00 breakage fee. A detailed tackle list is included in our confirmation packet.
Fishing License:  A fishing license is included in the package.
Flies:  We provide flies for our hosted trips. If you desire to tie your own, Guy Schoenborn will send you fly samples.
Regulations:  Agua Boa is a well-managed fishery where catch-and-release fishing and the use of single barbless hooks are required to preserve the large population of fish. The Agua Boa River is the only fly-fishing-only, single barbless hook river in the Amazon.

Typical Fishing Day:
6:30 a.m. - Breakfast is served.
7:00 a.m. - You'll leave for fishing with your guide.
Midday - You'll have lunch on the river or at the Lodge.
5:00 p.m. - You'll return to the Lodge for a relaxing caipirinha (run and lime).
7:15 p.m. - Dinner is served.
Our Agua Boa Trip Reports:
2023 Trip Report
2021 Trip Report
2019 Trip Report