Agua Boa Amazon Lodge – Fly-Fishing Only for Peacock Bass
Agua Boa Amazon Lodge is one of the world’s premier fly-fishing-only destinations for Peacock Bass. Located on the clear Agua Boa River, a tributary of the Amazon, the lodge offers sight-fishing opportunities, prolific numbers, and trophy-size fish. Since 2004, we’ve hosted annual trips here, and anglers continue to return for the incredible action and unique jungle setting.
• Forbes named Agua Boa one of the Top 10 Fly-Fishing Lodges in the World (2010).
• A 90-minute charter flight from Manaus.
• Larry Schoenborn: “The large number of Peacock Bass make this trip mind-boggling.”
• Don’t miss our 2025 and 2026 Hosted Weeks (see below).
Exclusive Access: 100+ miles of the Agua Boa River
Guides: Experienced guides, rotated daily
Season: October 15 - April 1 (dry season)
Lodge: Air-conditioned bungalows, private bathrooms, Wi-Fi, swimming pool, all drinks included
2026 will be our 22nd year hosting trips at Agua Boa.
2026 Hosted Weeks
7 nts & 6 days guided fishing $7,250 per person
Group Size: 13 anglers + host
Nov. 6-14, 2026: Al Larson hosts
Nov. 13-21, 2026: Brad Staples hosts
Dec. 4-12, 2026: Carson Oldham hosts 2026 Hosted Holiday Weeks:
Save $1,000 now $6,250 per person
Nov. 20-28, 2026: Brad Staples hosts
Nov. 27 - Dec. 5, 2026: Kathy Kim hosts
Book anytime.
You are not restricted to our Hosted Weeks. See Package Details
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.
Fly Fish for Large Peacock Bass, Catfish, Piranha, Arapaima...
With its unusually clear lakes and lagoons, the Agua Boa is considered the premier fly-fishing destination for peacock bass. Anglers typically land 20 to 50+ peacock bass per day—some of them trophy-size. The Lodge is situated within a vast reserve teeming with birds and wildlife, with minimal human presence and virtually no mosquitoes. Fishing is two anglers per boat with a professional guide. The river is divided into beats, which are rotated daily, allowing you to explore the entire system. Additional boats are also staged on a dozen or more nearby lakes, each just a short hike away.
The Lodge has Seven Zones on the River.
Agua Boa Amazon Lodge holds exclusive rights to more than 100 miles of the Agua Boa River, divided into seven distinct fishing zones. Each zone offers a unique experience—from the rugged, fast-moving waters of Zone 1 upriver, to the smoother, wider stretches near the confluence in Zone 7. Along the way, anglers encounter changing landscapes, currents, and fish diversity. Guides specialize in their assigned zones, and with the daily rotation, you’ll fish with a different guide each day—gaining fresh insights and techniques while exploring the full character of the river.
The Fishing Program
Season: The Lodge is open during the dry season, from October 15 to 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, allowing guides to 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 its large fish population. The Agua Boa River is the only fly-fishing-only, single barbless hook river in the Amazon.
A 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.
The Dock is a Short Walk from the Lodge
Agua Boa Amazon Lodge
Agua Boa Amazon Lodge is remote. It’s over 50 miles to the nearest habitation. The main lodge has a dining room, lounge-recreation area, and satellite TV. The 65-foot swimming pool overlooks the river. The Lodge hosts 14 anglers per week. Power: A diesel generator supplies standard 110-volt electricity with both two and three-prong outlets. If you're from the US, you will not need an adapter. Wheelchair Friendly: The Lodge is handicap accessible and can accommodate almost anyone. Anglers may return to the Lodge at any time during the day.
Air-Conditioned Bedrooms, plus Ceiling Fan
There are six individual air-conditioned bungalows. Each bungalow features two double beds, a private bathroom with a shower, ample storage space, complimentary Wi-Fi access, and a refrigerator stocked with cold drinks. Communications: There is free Wi-Fi access (a tad slow) in the main Lodge and the individual bungalows. A satellite phone is available for guests at $5.00 per minute. WhatsApp: There is an app called WhatsApp for cell phones. It’s free, and you can make calls without cell phone coverage. WhatsApp works through the internet. For it to work, you need to download the App on your cell phone, and so does the person you are calling. It does not work on landlines.
65-foot swimming pool
Lounge Area at the Lodge
Beverages: Beer, wine, bottled water, and soft drinks are served at the bar and are included in the package.
Meals at the Lodge
• Breakfast: Buffet with hot and cold dishes, pastries, meats, fruit, cereal, juices, and coffee.
• Lunch: At the Lodge or packed to go on the river.
• Dinner: Three courses with wine; buffet-style meat and fish dishes.
• Beverages: Soft drinks, beer, wine, and caipirinhas (Brazilian cocktail) in the evenings.
• Snacks: Available all day and evening in the dining area.
Meals at the Lodge
Aerial View of the Lodge and the Agua Boa River
Getting to Agua Boa Amazon Lodge:
Arrival Day: Upon arrival in Manaus, Brazil, an English-speaking lodge representative will greet you at the airport and arrange a transfer to your chosen hotel. (A hotel night is required and is not included in the package.) At 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, a lodge representative will pick you up from the hotel and drive the group to the domestic airport for a 90-minute charter flight to the Lodge's private landing strip. The Lodge is only accessible by plane and is 200 miles northwest of Manaus. (The package includes the roundtrip charter flight from Manaus to the Lodge, a $950 value.) Departure Day: The following Saturday, your return flight to Manaus will leave the Lodge at 9:00 am. Brazil eVisa Required: As of April 10th, 2025, travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia will need a visitor visa (VIVIS) to enter Brazil. (The Brazil visa fee is $80.90 for US citizens.) • Click here for the Brazil eVisa website.
The Lodge has its own Landing Strip.
Rates and Details
Sample Week Itinerary:
Friday: After you arrive in Manaus, you’ll go through customs. After customs, a Lodge representative will greet you. He'll be holding a sign and will arrange your transportation to the hotel you’ve chosen for your overnight stay. Please hold onto your Entrance Card to Brazil — it's a small, white piece of paper. You'll need it for clearing customs on your departure. (If you arrive on Thursday, you can take a Manaus city tour for $100.) Saturday: You’ll be met at your hotel at 6:30 a.m. by the Lodge’s ground crew and then driven to the airport for the one-hour and 45-minute flight to the Lodge. Upon your arrival at the Lodge at about 9:00 a.m., the guides will help with your bags and escort you to your bungalow. After a champagne reception and breakfast, you’ll fish for the rest of the day. (If you miss the charter flight, you will need to charter your own plane to get to the Lodge.) Fishing Days: (Sunday through Friday) Breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m. Your guide will be available at 7:00 a.m. Midday, you'll have lunch on the river or at the lodge. You’ll fish until 5:00 p.m. You’ll return to the Lodge for a relaxing caipirinha (rum and lime), followed by the evening meal at 7:15 p.m. Saturday: The charter flight from the Lodge to Manaus departs around 9:00 a.m. The charter will arrive at around 11:00 a.m. in Manaus. A lodge staff member will meet you upon your arrival in Manaus and drive you to the international terminal or your hotel in Manaus.
Hosted Fishing Weeks
2025 Hosted Weeks:
7-nights / 6.5-days guided fishing $7,250.00 per person Includes a $950 charter flight. Group Size: 13 anglers + host
• Nov. 7-15, 2025: Al Larson hosts - SOLD-OUT
• Nov. 14-22, 2025: Guy hosts - SOLD-OUT
• December 5-13:
Carson Oldham hosts - 3 openings
2025 Hosted Holiday Weeks Save $1,000.00
now $6,250.00 per person
• Nov. 21-29, 2025:
Guy hosts - SOLD-OUT
• Nov. 28 - Dec. 6: Unhosted Week
2026 Hosted Weeks:
7-nights / 6.5-days guided fishing The rate is to be determined.
Group Size: 13 anglers + host
• Nov. 6-14, 2026: Al Larson hosts • November 13-21, 2026: Brad Staples hosts
• November 20-28, 2026: Brad Staples hosts • Nov. 14-22, 2026: Guy Schoenborn hosts
• Dec. 4-12: Carson Oldham hosts
2026 Hosted Holiday Weeks Save $1,000.00
• November 20-28, 2026: Brad Staples hosts • Nov. 27 - Dec. 5, 2026 Kathy Kim hosts
You are not restricted to our hosted weeks. Book anytime.
All Packages are for 7-nights at the Lodge and 6.5-days guided fishing. All Rates include a $950.00 roundtrip charter flight between Manaus, Brazil, and the Lodge.
December 28, 2024 - March 22, 2025 - Peak Season:
Two anglers per room and boat: $8,050.00 per person
One angler per room and 2-anglers per boat: $9,050.00 per person
One angler per room and boat: $15,150.00
October - December, 2025
Two anglers per room and boat: $7,250.00 per person
One angler per room and 2-anglers per boat: $8,250.00 per person
One angler per room and boat: $13,550.00
2025 Holiday Weeks (Save $1,000.00): Thanksgiving Weeks: • November 22-29, 2025 • Nov. 29 - Dec. 6, 2025. Christmas Weeks: • December 13-20, 2025 • December 20-27, 2025
Two anglers per room and boat: now... $6,250.00 per person
One angler per room and two per boat: now... $7,250.00 per person
One angler per room and boat: now... $11,550.00
December 27, 2025 - March 28, 2026 - Peak Season:
Two anglers per room and boat: $8,450.00 per person
One angler per room and 2-anglers per boat: $9,450.00 per person
One angler per room and boat: $15,950.00
Non-angler rates are available upon request.
The Packages Include: • Airport reception in Manaus • Ground transfers to the hotel and the domestic airport in Manaus • Charter flights between Manaus and the Lodge • 7-nights Lodging • All meals at the Lodge • Soft drinks, beer, wine, and caipirinhas in the evenings • Daily laundry service • Wi-Fi at the Lodge • 6.5-days guided fishing • Fishing license • Fly patterns (if you tie) • Upon request, our eBook Fly Fishing for Peacock Bass by Larry and Guy Schoenborn. • We provide all flies for our Hosted trips.
The Packages Do Not Include: • Airfare to and from Manaus, Brazil • Satellite telephone calls, $5 per minute • Liquor • Hotel nights and meals in Manaus • Manaus city tours • Gratuities to guides and Lodge staff • Fishing tackle • Sage fly outfit rental $150 per week • Medical insurance • Mandatory Global Rescue or similar medical/safety evacuation coverage • Travel Insurance • A Brazilian eVisa is required as of 04/10/2025. • Anything not mentioned under inclusions. Click here for our Agua Boa Hosted Page.
Fishing with Larry Payment Options: 1.) Credit card (a 2.5% convenience fee applies) 2.) Check. Please include your invoice number in the memo. Mail checks to Fishing with Larry P.O. Box 419 Columbus, MT 59019.
3.) Wire Transfer (Send money electronically – typically a $15 to $30 fee for domestic transfers and $45 - $50 for international transfers.)
Please email Toni at toni@fishingwithlarry.com for wire instructions.
Agua Boa Amazon Lodge Policies: Deposit and Cancellation Policies: All payments are non-refundable unless space is subsequently filled. A deposit payment is required within 10 days of booking the trip. Final payments are due 90 days prior to the trip date.
Travel Insurance is highly recommended to protect your investment.
Mandatory Medical Evacuation Insurance: The Lodge requires guests to have Medical evacuation insurance in the event of an emergency. We recommend Global Rescue.
Travel Insurance: Fishing with Larry highly recommends Global Rescue and a travel insurance policy that includes trip cancellation insurance. Click here for our Travel Insurance page.
Signed Liability Waiver: All Agua Boa Amazon guests must sign a Liability Waiver.
