The boat hotel, a solution
The size of the boat limits its ability to travel up shallow rivers, however, the light boats used for fishing allow access to shallower areas of the rivers.
The strong point is therefore to be directly located on the fishing area and to remain mobile, thus increasing the coverage area during the week. This limits the amount of time spent sailing before fishing and allows you to make the most of the day. This type of boat is generally comfortable, with, among other things, air-conditioned rooms and a dining room. The fact of living on the boat also has a non-negligible charm, which makes it possible to combine cruising and fishing.
The lodge or the choice of an accommodation
Several organizations offer permanent accommodation, with a service similar to a hotel. From a comfort point of view, with their comfortable private rooms, often with air-conditioning, a large bed and a private bathroom, this is certainly the best offer on this point. However, building such a facility means that you are close to a town or village, which often implies a higher fishing pressure and the presence of other fishing organizations in the same area.
Finally, this type of installation is often the most attractive in terms of ease of access and price. It is therefore a good solution if you are looking for comfort, which is not a negligible point, because it allows you to rest better after a day of fishing. For a first experience in the Amazon, this solution can be very interesting, especially since some of them are positioned on very good rivers!
The camp and its rough side
The comfort of a fishing camp is well below the two services above, however, the solution of the camp is often the only existing one to access preserved and difficult to access rivers. At the expense of comfort, it can be very interesting from a fishing quality point of view to choose this formula! The absence of electricity and running water, except for the use of a generator to supply the necessary for the functioning of the camp, necessarily reduces the comfort on points like hygiene or food.
Anyway, it is a sacrifice to be made if you want to put all your chances on your side to realize beautiful fishing in preserved places. The price of these services is rather high, this may seem inconsistent, but it includes all the logistics put in place to build and maintain such a camp, it is therefore justified.
Here is an overview of the three formulas that come up most often, depending on your desires or your physical shape, this allows you to easily refine your research.
