As the tenth season at Kendjam Lodge in Brazil begins we’re delighted to bring you the fishing reports from this stunning spot. Keep in touch with this page for all the news from 2025 as anglers target a variety of species in the remote crystal clear Amazon waters. Along with fishing at Kendjam you’ll find fascinating indigenous culture, fabulous wildlife, birdlife, and scenery. All told, a fly fishing holiday in Brazil is a truly memorable experience and so much more than just an angling expedition. Scroll down to the bottom the blog for a great video which brings to life the fishing here.
Kendjam 2025 Season Fishing Report, Week 1 – June 14 to 21
The first group of the 10th season arrived hungry for adventure, and the Iriri River did not disappoint. Under clear skies, anglers chased everything from wolf fish to peacock bass, their lines dancing through sun-lit currents. Laughter echoed from the boats as stories of early-morning strikes and epic battles intertwined, turning every drift into a cherished memory.
This was not a week for numbers alone — though we had them — it was a week that felt like a conversation between angler and river.
The matrinxã stole hearts again. Their speed, aggression, and elegance in the current made each hook-up feel earned. Many took dry flies — foam bugs delicately dropped near rock faces, only to vanish in a swirl of bronze and silver.
Pacu borracha and pacu prata tested technical skills in strong, flowing water. These fish thrive in current, demanding perfect drifts, subtle presentations, and a sharp reading of complex water. When it came together, the reward was unforgettable. Bicuda, sharp as spears, exploded onto streamers with no warning, their chrome bodies flashing under sunlight. And the wolf fish — brutal, prehistoric, and endlessly thrilling — made their presence known. The largest, at 81cm, was a brute of a fish that tore into a streamer like it had a grudge.
But perhaps the most exhilarating visuals came from the peacock bass. Dozens were sight-fished in skinny water, cruising just beneath the surface, their shadows weaving through white sand and submerged structure. Watching them track, follow, and erupt on a properly placed streamer was jungle fly fishing at its purest form. No guesswork. No blind shots. Just eyes on fish, and heart in throat.
With the river still settling into its seasonal rhythm, we expect visibility to improve and the fishing to become even more dynamic in the coming weeks. Conditions are shaping up beautifully for sight casting — a hallmark of Kendjam — and for exploring the full variety this fishery has to offer, from high-speed predators to current-loving omnivores.
Fishing stats:
Six anglers
Total number of fish landed this week: 412
Standout catches:
Wolf Fish 81cm
Peacock bass 57cm
Mantrinxã 51cm
Silver pacu 42cm
Rubber pacu 37cm
Bicuda 77 cm
If you have enjoyed reading the 2025 season fishing reports from Kendjam Lodge and would like more information on fishing in Brazil please do not hesitate to contact Peter McLeod or Alex Jardine or call our office on +44(0)1980 847 389.
Learn more about fishing at Kendjam in the video below: