Multi-Species Fly Fishing in the Diverse Waters of Xingu
The Xingu River is a dream destination for adventurous fly anglers. Its clear waters and dynamic jungle environment create a variety of habitats — from fast riffles and deep pools to backwaters and rocky banks. This diversity supports an extraordinary number of native fish species.
At Xingu Lodge, anglers can target more than 10 species on the fly, including aggressive peacock bass, hard-fighting wolfish, surface-feeding matrinchã, and omnivorous pacu. Bicuda, surubí, and other exciting Amazon species round out the experience, making each day a new opportunity.
Whether you’re hunting trophies or enjoying constant action, Xingu offers one of the most complete jungle fishing trips in the Amazon.
Matrinxas & pacu
Anglers can fish big hoppers for Matrinxas (Brycon falcatus) (2-8 lbs.) in a run or the crazy Curupete Pacu (Tometes kranponhah) (3-12 lbs.) which also attack insect imitations and algae flies in fast waters of the rapids.
Peacock bass & bicudas
Exploring runs and flat for peacock bass (Cichla melaniae and C. mirianae) (3-15 lbs.) is also fun using big streamers and poppers. Watch out for the fast, powerful barracuda- like freshwater predator (pikecharacid), the Bicuda (Boulengerella cuvieri), that will burn your fingers in a second once hooked.
Wolfish
To state the obvious, we all like aggressive big fish. The prehistoric Wolfish are also found in the waters of the Xingu. Anglers will experience sight casting for 10-25 pound Wolfish in shallow water and tributaries. They act like hungry wolves chasing meat when you cast a popper or a big fly.
If you want to read more about the travel, logistics, gear of this incredible experience, check out the travel planner.
xingulodge
