Agua Negra
The Pacú Kevin Came For
Week 17 brought Kevin, Scott, Fernando, and Stuart to Agua Negra.
For Fernando, it was a second week in Tsimane: he had spent the previous one with us at Sécure, a story told in the Sécure Week 16 report.
The rivers began somewhat stained after previous rainfall, but conditions improved steadily as the week progressed. By the end, the system was in excellent shape.
The group made the most of that progression: Fernando found an exceptional day deep in the Chimoro, Kevin and Scott opened with strong fishing in Agua Negra, and Stuart and Fernando enjoyed a productive camp filled with dorado and pacú opportunities.
But one fish had been on the agenda for days.
Kevin’s pacú.
Eventually, in the Sécure river, it happened.
4 Kevin, Scott & Stuart (United States); Fernando (Argentina).
The weather remained generally good, with very hot days and only one significant overnight rain.
The rivers began the week somewhat stained after previous rainfall. As the days passed, clarity and conditions improved steadily.
By the end of the trip, the rivers were in excellent shape and producing very good fishing opportunities.
Catch of the Week
The Pacú We Had Been Looking For
For several days, Kevin had been searching for his pacú.
On the Sécure, the opportunity finally appeared.
Fishing a streamer through a substantial rock structure, Kevin connected with a very good fish and completed the pursuit that had followed him through the week.
Some catches happen quickly.
Others need to be earned over several days.
This was one of those.
Memorable Moments
Deep into Chimoro
Fernando committed to a long journey into a remote section of the Chimoro.
The effort was rewarded with exceptional fishing and several quality fish, turning distance and effort into one of his best days of the week.
A Strong Start in Agua Negra
Kevin and Scott opened their time on Agua Negra with an excellent day.
Repeated visual opportunities and several strong catches immediately set the tone for their week.
Camp Full of Chances
Stuart and Fernando found no shortage of opportunities during their camp.
Dorado and pacú appeared repeatedly, producing several quality catches along with enough missed chances to keep the tension high throughout the experience.
The Week at Agua Negra
The rivers improved steadily through Week 17, and the fishing improved with them.
From Chimoro to Agua Negra and the Sécure, the group found quality opportunities across different environments, capped by the pacú Kevin had spent several days trying to find.
Ezequiel, Guides & Staff
Agua Negra Lodge, 2026
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