Fish for monster Peacock bass, Payara on topwater, 20 pound Pacu on flies and lures, disproportionately large Matrinxa, gilded and red tail catfish over 100 pounds, giant Piraiba and Tambaqui pushing 80 pounds.
It’s great when you have several of these species in one place, but to have all these species, in these sizes and abundance is nothing short of spectacular.
Itinerary:
You will be staying for your first and last night of this expedition in either a Marriott or Movich hotel. We work with both based on availability. Airport pickup is included and provided by Fish Colombia. At the hotel you will be met by one of our hosts who will be there waiting for you to help you check in. Dinner that night is not included.
The following day accompanied by our guide, you will depart with the entire group from the hotel in a Van to the El Dorado Airport, then take a 1:30 mins flight to San José Del Guavire that departs at 6-7 am.
Immediately at 8 am you will depart a 7 hour boat ride on a large covered boat with a 200hp engine to arrive at the lodge.
You will arrive at the lodge in the afternoon and after an introduction and settling into your tent, you are welcome to go for some catfish fishing by the lodge before dinner.
Six Full Fishing Days
You will fish 3 different tributaries that are some of the best in the world for peacock bass, payara, catfish, pacu and matrinxa.
Every day breakfast is served at 6 a.m. before you head out to fish.
The lodge is equipped with aluminum boats specially designed for fishing and 30hp or 40hp engines, the ideal combination for this part of the world. The incredible diversity of the Guaviare and its tributaries allows you to fish a multitude of species, while its nutrient rich waters and sheer remoteness ensure they grow to gigantic sizes.
Great Fly Fishing Waters – Incredible Abundance Of Trophy Fish – Boats specially designed for fishing – Experience Native Guide – English Speaking Guide
On day 9, breakfast will be served at 5 am and we will then commence our journey back to Bogota. Our last night will surely be a mixed bag of emotions as the group shares tales of their life changing adventure over dinner.
Day 10 Bogota – home: Airport transfer is provided by the hotel.
We have the option to spend the night of day 9 in San José, and take a commercial flight the next day to bogota.
No cell connection on the river but guests will have access to a satellite phone if an emergency arises.
Currency: Colombian Peso. Please make sure you bring enough to settle extra expenses in town and tips. Tips can be done in Dollars but pesos are more convenient for the staff.
Tackles are not included but rods and reels can be rented for 90 dollars a setup.
All guests will be sent through tackle requirements in their pre trip information.
Wilderness camping: While we try to make the camp as comfortable as possible, guests are advised that this trip is aimed at the adventurous with a bare minimum level of fitness required.
