Agua Negra
Sábalos are Still Arriving
The second week of the season continued with schools of migrating sábalo arriving throughout the watershed and dorado actively hunting across every river in the system.
Cool weather, with a few particularly cold days, accompanied the week. Although the rivers remained slightly stained after the previous rise, the fishing stayed consistently excellent, proving once again that active fish matter far more than "perfect" weather.
Agua Negra welcomed two father-and-son duos for the
second week of the season.
Returning guest
Donald Murray returned alongside his son Vernon ,
while Charles Johnson experienced the lodge for the
first time together with his son Colter.
Sharing six days on the river together made the week about far more than fishing, creating many memorable moments that all of them will carry from their experience in the Amazon rainforest.
4 Donald & Vernon Murray; Charles & Colter Johnson (all from the United States).
Cool temperatures, occasional rain, light winds, and two pleasant sunny days.
Excellent water levels throughout the week. Rivers gradually cleared after previous week rise.
Catch of the Week
The Pacú He Came Back For
Returning guest Donald Murray finally achieved a goal that had eluded him during his previous visit: landing a beautiful pacú at the end of the fourth day, after several missed opportunities over the years.
Memorable Moments
Family Time on the River
Both fishing groups were made up of fathers and sons, creating a week filled with shared memories that extended well beyond the fishing itself.
A Night at Camp
Charles and Colter spent a night camping on the Upper Agua Negra, where they landed a large pacú along with several quality dorado. This experience that captured the spirit of remote Amazon fishing.
Vernon's Personal Best
On the final day, Vernon landed the largest dorado of his life while fishing rocky structure on the Lower Sécure.
After a long and demanding fight, guide and angler finally brought the fish to hand, ending the week on a memorable note.
Looking Ahead
As rivers continue clearing, guides expect woody structures in the Sécure to become increasingly productive, while tributaries such as Agua Negra and Chimoro should keep providing excellent fishing opportunities.
Guides & Staff
Agua Negra Lodge, 2026
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