Deep in the Brazilian Amazon, the Iriri River flows wild and clear through one of the largest protected rainforest blocks on Earth. Kendjam Lodge sits in the heart of this expanse, inside the Kayapó Indigenous Territory — part of a continuous forest corridor covering more than 300,000 km². That’s bigger than the United Kingdom, larger than Italy, and nearly twice the size of Florida.
Here, the river runs for 1,300 km without a single road or settlement along its banks. It’s an ecosystem as pristine as it is vast — and anglers have the privilege of fishing it in complete exclusivity.
A Partnership That Protects
Kendjam is operated in partnership with the Kayapó people, whose stewardship of the forest is as old as the river itself. By fishing here, every guest directly supports Indigenous-led conservation, ensuring the protection of millions of hectares against threats like mining and deforestation.
Deep in the Brazilian Amazon, the Iriri River flows wild and clear through one of the largest protected rainforest blocks on Earth. Kendjam Lodge sits in the heart of this expanse, inside the Kayapó Indigenous Territory — part of a continuous forest corridor covering more than 300,000 km². That’s bigger than the United Kingdom, larger than Italy, and nearly twice the size of Florida.
Here, the river runs for 1,300 km without a single road or settlement along its banks. It’s an ecosystem as pristine as it is vast — and anglers have the privilege of fishing it in complete exclusivity.
A Partnership That Protects
Kendjam is operated in partnership with the Kayapó people, whose stewardship of the forest is as old as the river itself. By fishing here, every guest directly supports Indigenous-led conservation, ensuring the protection of millions of hectares against threats like mining and deforestation.
A Multi-Species Playground
Crystal-clear waters and diverse habitats mean a variety of species thrive here:
- Matrinxã — hard-fighting and surface-oriented.
- Peacock bass — aggressive and territorial.
- Bicuda — lightning-fast strikes.
- Pacu and more — each a unique challenge on the fly.
Why Kendjam Is Different
This isn’t a single-species destination. Each day offers different water, different structure, and different challenges — from dry-fly sight casting to streamer swings in deeper runs.
Fish the Protected Giant
When you step into the Iriri, you’re fishing in a living museum of biodiversity — a place that exists in this form only because it is protected, remote, and valued.
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