top of page
arial view brazilian rainforest jungle fly fishing manaus

 
rio

matamata

Matamata river in Brazilian Amazon wild arapaima fly fishing

If you are looking for a jungle experience that offers luxurious lodging, fast fishing action fishing, in an extraordinary private fishery, then the Rio Matamata is be the experience for you. This is a numbers fishery.  Most fish caught are in the 2-8 pound class, but there certainly are peacock bass up to 80 cm here.  Perfect for families, corporate groups, and fishing buddies who want to catch a lot of fish together.

​

What makes this location unique:

  • ​Private fishery. 

  • High number of rare species: red tail catfish, arapaima, schools of arowana and peacock bass, bicuda, jacunda, and piranha

  • Open fishing schedule. Since the mothership is always close by, Guests in the Rio Matamata can choose how much or little they would like to spend fishing. Return the boat at any time!

  • Wildlife: Low human impact in this area means better opportunities to see the birds and mammals that live in these jungles.

  • Lunches aboard our mothership and afternoon siestas in your own air-conditioned cabins.

  • Expected catch rates: With 8 anglers, we aim for 1000 fish landed each week. Targeting peacock bass, arowana, and piranha? Expect to catch way more than 1,000. Focusing on the Amazon giant catfish and arapaima? You will have opportunities every day.

  • Live aboard one of the Amazon's most beautiful and modern motherships.  The Amazon Legend is famous for its comfort, food, and hospitality. 8 roomy double occupancy staterooms offer luxury and comfort. Each cabin has its own private bathroom with a hot water shower. Electricity is provided by solar-powered batteries. offering quiet evenings.

Mothership three deck solar power barge style amazon region of brazil fly fishing
Mothership stateroom double occupancy accommodation two beds air conditioning solar power
guest fly fishing for giant peacock bass in Brazilian Amazon in boat testimonial
wildlife birds nature in Brazilian Amazon fly fishing
fly fishing in matamata river with fly rod for giant peacock bass
Arowana on fly rod in Brazil fly fishing guest testimonial
Wild Arapaima on fly rod in Brazilian Amazon region matamata river
Orvis 2025 Finalist Endorsed international destination of the year.
Matamat river in Brazilian Amazon multiple species catfish on fly rod
payara vampire fish in brazilian amazon fly fishing multiple species native guest testimonial

PLEASE NOTE:
The dates listed below are your IN-COUNTRY DATES. 
You will be in the interior from Saturday to Saturday.

Your international travel day is Thursday, arriving in Brazil early Friday morning. 
Your International departure day is early Sunday morning.

 

BEST SCHEDULE -  Arriving one-day early option

Thursday: International travel day
Friday: Arrive in MAO early morning, rest in Manaus, optional afternoon excursion and dinner in town
Saturday: Morning charter flight to the Matupiri
Sunday: Fish
Monday: Fish
Tuesday: Fish
Wednesday: Fish
Thursday: Fish
Friday: Fish
Saturday: Afternoon charter back to Manaus, rest, and have dinner in town
Sunday: International travel day home

TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award 2022 2023 2024

For the fourth consecutive year, we are proud to announce that we've been presented with TripAdvisor's Traveler's Choice Award, placing Nomadic Waters in their top 10% highest-rated companies.  See what our Guests have to say about our experience.

Guest testimonial of trophy fish caught during Mothership experience for fly fishing adventures based out of Manaus Brazil with Orvis Endorsed Guide and Winston Preferred Lodge
Arial shot of Brazil river for fly fishing for trophy peacock bass_STEVENS_ARIAN
Nomadic Waters Manaus Brazil Amazon Fly Fishing for Peacock Bass Orvis Endosed Winston Preferred Lodge Rio Negro

NOMADIC WATERS

Family Owned & Operated since 2014

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
bottom of page