AGUA NEGRA
OVERVIEW
The Agua Negra River is an important tributary of the Sécure River. This is a stream of clear, shallow waters that run from East to West and offers no wading difficulties. The Lower Agua Negra sector has features similar to a floodplain river (low gradient), but its water is clear and runs slowly. The river meanders through a valley with numerous sandy beaches, deep runs, and cover to hold strong populations of Dorado and Yatorana.
The high sector of the Agua Negra River is one of Tsimane’s jewels due to its excellent number and size of Dorado, Pacu and Yatorana. This is an ideal place for those anglers who want to sight-cast due to the clear shallow waters and rocky bottom. Fishing in this section of the Agua Negra is done by walking upstream and sight fishing in low waters and prospecting for fish in runs and deep pools. To be successful on these waters you must use a floating line, long leaders and a delicate presentation.
INCLUDED
- 7 nights at the lodge in single room (except for the outcamp’s nights) with all the meals and beverages.
- Wifi and laundry, free of charge.
- A total of 6 (six) days of guided fishing.
- 2 (two) nights in a Santa Cruz five-star hotel, single room
- Transfers in/out of Viru Viru International Airport in Santa Cruz.
EXCLUDED
- International flights to Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- Food and drinks in Santa Cruz de la Sierra (except breakfast at the hotel)
- Tips and gratuities for the staff
- Tours in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
- Travel Insurance
- Air taxes and other taxes
Passports & Visas
A valid passport is mandatory for entry into Bolivia. Your passport must be valid for at least six months. From February 2021 on, a visa is required for American (USA) citizens. For most European countries, no visa is required, but we recommend visiting www.Bolivia-usa.org to check if your country belongs to group 1 (no visa required), group 2 (visa required), or group 3 (visa required). Bolivia has an easy visa procedure and we’ll provide you everything you need to do it.
Vaccine
A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is recommended to enter any indigenous Territory in Bolivia.
Insurances
We strongly recommend securing insurance that covers medical contingencies while abroad and cancel for any reason travel insurance.
Baggage
Please do not bring unnecessary weight to the lodge. We use charter planes for air transfers to and from the lodge, and we strictly enforce weight limitations. We recommend this for travelling clothes, etc. The camp has daily laundry service, so bringing a lot of clothing is not necessary. It is strongly recommended to be aware of the weight of the luggage, which must not exceed 25 kg.
AGUA NEGRA LODGE
The Agua Negra is a very comfortable jungle lodge, built entirely from sustainable wood cut from the nearby jungle. There’s also the option to do out-camps to the headwaters of Agua Negra river and one-day hikes to Chimoro stream
The lodge features 4 wooden double or single room cabins up to 4 anglers + 1 host.
Single rooms with private bathrooms, spring box beds, hot water, and electricity
International cuisine paired with great Argentinean / Chilean / Bolivian wines in a well-fashioned living and dining room.
Massage room
Free Wi-Fi
Free laundry
Fly shop
The Agua Negra River is an important tributary of the Sécure River. This is a stream of clear, shallow waters that run from East to West and offers no wading difficulties. The Lower Agua Negra sector has features similar to a floodplain river (low gradient), but its water is clear and runs slowly.
The river meanders through a valley with numerous sandy beaches, deep runs, and cover to hold strong populations of Dorado and yatorana. The high sector of the Agua Negra River is one of Tsimane’s jewels due to the excellent number and size of dorado, pacu and yatorana. This is an ideal place for those anglers who want to sight-cast due to the clear shallow waters and rocky bottom. Fishing in this section of the Agua Negra is done by walking upstream and sight fishing in low waters and prospecting for fish in runs and deep pools. To be successful on these waters, you must use a floating line, long leaders and a delicate presentation.
Rod & Reel:
We recommend 8 0r 9 weight rods for one hand, The ideal is to carry two 8/9 rods, one rigged with a floating line and the other with a clear-tip intermediate line.
Tackle & Gear:
We strongly recommend Thomas & Thomas Exocett SS350 rods, Nautilus NV-G 9/9 reels, Scientific Anglers Mastery Jungle lines, Absolute Fluorocarbon shock leader and Absolute Predator 7×7 knottable wire. We have a small fly shop with lines, fluorocarbon, wire and a good assortment of flies at the lodge.
Please feel free to contact us for more information on all travel, tackle & gear requirements.
GALLERY
