Brazil’s Rio Marié is THE place to go for monster Peacock bass.
Deep within the Brazilian rainforest near the border with Columbia lies one of the most remote and exciting peacock bass destinations in the world. Rio Marié has lived up to its claim of being the greatest trophy peacock bass destination the fly fishing world has ever seen.
Anglers enjoy luxury accommodations on a purpose-built mothership that moves about to unfished water each week. With over 400 miles of private water and seasoned English speaking Brazilian guides, this is the place to target well-rested double-digit monsters. It’s no wonder that the locals refer to it as “Rio de Gigantes“.
Rio Marié is entirely located inside an Indian Territory of more than 2 million hectares. This untouched environment has more than 400 miles of rivers, 180 known creeks, 60 lakes and three major tributaries inside the new operation area. It is the first exclusive fly fishing only project allowed and supported by the Brazilian government in conjunction with the Indian Association to create a sport fishing operation entirely within an Indian Territory.
In this area of the Amazon, the fishing season normally runs from August to late December. This is the dry season for the upper Negro basin and the Marié is considered one of the more stable systems in the peacock bass world.
Join us on the Rio Marie September 16 – 24, 2020
I will be hosting a trip to the RIo Marié with just 7 anglers.
What’s included: All charter flights and boat transfers, all necessary ground transfers in Brazil, 6 ½ days guided fishing, 7 nights lodging, meals and beverages (including wine, beer and spirits), one overnight at Caesar Business Hotel in Manaus on arrival, fishing licenses, daily laundry and maid service at the fishing destination.
What’s not Included: $670 Native Community fee, international airfare, Brazilian visa, gratuities for camp staff and guides, food and beverages in Manaus and private city tours, airport departure tax, satellite phone calls ($5/minute), extra hotel overnights, tackle.
Cost: $7,325.00 + $670 Native Fee (paid on site), per person, based on double occupancy
Trip Itinerary:
September 16th (Wednesday): Arrive in Manaus where you will be met by a member of the Rio Marié team who will transfer you to your hotel.
September 17th (Thursday): After breakfast (approximately 7:00 AM), you will be transferred to the local airport to meet your charter flight to Rio Marié. Once on the ground, you will meet your guides and staff and transfer by boat to the yacht. After lunch you will head out for a half day of fishing.
September 18th-23rd (Friday-Wednesday): Six days of guided fishing. Each group of two anglers will be accompanied by a professional fly fishing guide as well as a native guide.
September 24th (Thursday): In the morning, guests will be transferred by boat to the landing strip and fly back to Manaus, weather permitting. You will stop to refuel before arriving in Manaus at approximately 3:00 PM. There you will be met by a member of the Rio Marié team who will transfer you to the airport for your return flight home.