South America
Fishing in
Bolivia 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Bolivia-16.29°, -63.59°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- Where to apply?
- Through specialized fishing travel operators and lodges in the lowlands.
- Cost
- Fishing permit: From 30-50 USD. Included in lodge price.
- Validity
- For the duration of the stay
- Available online?
- No
Bolivia is an insider tip for Dorado fishing! The jungle rivers in the lowlands (Beni, Mamore) are completely untouched. Only accessible via lodges. Dorado in crystal-clear jungle water — an unforgettable experience!
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Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Dorado: Spawning season regionally protected. Lodge season: May-October (dry season).
- Catch limits
- Dorado: Catch-and-Release MANDATORY at all lodges!
- Prohibited methods
- Only artificial lures and flies. Sustainable fishing is a fundamental principle.
- Catch & Release
- ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY for Dorado! Bolivian lodges are C&R pioneers in South America.
Bolivia's Tsimane region has some of the best Dorado waters in the world. The lodges (Tsimane, Pluma) are legendary!
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Rio Sécure/Tsimane (Dorado, World class!)
- —Rio Pluma (Dorado, kristallklares Junglewasser)
- —Rio Agua Negra (Sight-Fishing auf Dorado)
- —Rio Itirizama (Große Dorado, anspruchsvoll)
- —Rio Mamoré (Surubí, Dorado, Grossfluss)
- —Rio Beni (Dorado, Pacú, Jungle)
- —Rio Iténez/Guaporé (Surubí, Vielfalt)
Target fish
Freshwater
Amazon tributary system! Pristine jungle rivers with Dorado and exotic species.
Saltwater
No access to the sea (landlocked country).
Starting from1,200 USD / day
Best season: May to October (dry season). Dorado peak: June-September. Rainy season: December-April (closed).
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Lodges provide everything. Own fly rods (8-9wt) recommended for Dorado.
- Fishing guides
- Tsimane/Pluma Lodge: 700-1,200 USD/day (all-inclusive!). Package trips only.
- Transport
- Flight to Santa Cruz, then bush plane to the lodge. No roads!
- Safety
- Tropical jungle! Snakes, caimans, insects. Malaria. Medical care: None. Travel insurance!
- Customs & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
Included in lodge price.
Guide prices
Lodge all-inclusive: 700-1,200 USD/day. Package only.
Daily budget
Package trip only: 700-1,200 USD/day (jungle lodge, everything included).
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