Remote river fishing far beyond the road.
Fish Guyana’s remote rainforest rivers with Indigenous guides and experienced expedition teams, from mobile river journeys to fully supported camps. Target peacock bass, payara, arapaima, giant catfish and other freshwater species across some of South America’s least-pressured waters.
A closer look at the rivers, fishing styles and local knowledge behind our remote fishing trips in Guyana.
Fish jungle tributaries, flooded forest, blackwater creeks and winding rivers shaped by seasonal water levels, isolation and the ancient landscapes of the Guiana Shield.
Some trips establish a base camp while others move through remote river systems, following changing water conditions, fish movement and productive fishing grounds.
Fish alongside Indigenous guides and river crews whose understanding of these waterways, fish species and seasonal patterns comes from generations spent living beside them.
Choose from expedition-style river journeys and fully supported fishing camps, each offering a different balance of mobility, comfort and access to remote waters.
Six days of expedition-style fishing deep into one of Guyana’s most productive freshwater systems. Mobile river camps, Indigenous fishing guides, low-pressure Amazon waters, and access to fishing grounds most anglers will never reach.
Six days of premium-supported fishing on one of Guyana’s most productive and least-pressured freshwater systems. Dedicated fishing boats, Indigenous guides, camp crew, cook, and organised river camps, so your focus stays where it should: on the water.
A six-day Burro Burro River fishing and camping expedition through one of Guyana’s most pristine rainforest tributaries. Guided by Makushi fishermen, you drift downriver by boat, fish wild waters each day, and camp on remote riverbanks each night.
Bespoke jungle adventures offer personalized schedules and tailored curriculum for individuals, small groups, corporations, or institutions with precise goals.
Our team is ready to help you plan the perfect jungle expedition, thoughtfully shaped around your goals, experience level, schedule, and confidentiality needs.
Guyana’s rainforest rivers support an extraordinary range of freshwater species, from powerful predatory fish to some of South America’s largest river species.
A locally known blinker caught in the Upper Essequibo River during a remote expedition with our Wai Wai team.
Tiger catfish caught in the Burro Burro River, one of the rainforest waterways we fish in North Rupununi.
Payara, also known as vampire fish, caught in the Burro Burro River during one of our guided fishing trips.
Guyana has exceptional freshwater diversity
One of the world’s largest freshwater fish
Guyana’s longest river
Built around remote river access, Indigenous knowledge, small expedition teams and practical field systems, our fishing trips reach waters far beyond conventional sport fishing.
Fish alongside Indigenous guides and river crews whose understanding of Guyana’s waterways, fish behaviour and seasonal conditions comes from generations spent living beside them.
Remote trips are supported by experienced leadership, satellite communications, medical planning, transport logistics, and established safety procedures throughout the fishing journey.
Our fishing trips work with local and Indigenous communities, supporting livelihoods while encouraging responsible fishing practices and long-term protection of healthy river systems.
Stay in remote hammock camps or simple riverside bases where camp life, fishing and daily travel become part of the wider rainforest experience.
Target peacock bass, payara, arapaima, giant catfish and other freshwater species across rivers, creeks, flooded forests and changing seasonal habitats.
Methods change with water levels, current, season and target species, combining casting, trolling, bait fishing and other approaches suited to each river system.
Travel by canoe, riverboat and jungle trail to remote fishing waters where access, river conditions and local knowledge shape every day on the water.
Our fishing trips in Guyana are built around remote river systems, seasonal fish movement and access to waters far beyond conventional tourism.
From expedition-style hammock camps on remote tributaries to fully supported fishing operations on the Rewa River, each journey is shaped by the understanding that some of the best fishing is found furthest from the road. Water levels, season, river access and target species all influence where we fish and how each trip unfolds.
Travel alongside Indigenous guides and local fishing experts who know these waterways through generations of experience. Depending on the river and season, target species can include peacock bass, wolffish, payara, arapaima, giant catfish and other freshwater predators across blackwater creeks, flooded forest and jungle rivers of the Guiana Shield.
From choosing the right river and season to travelling into the interior, we guide you through the practical steps before your fishing adventure begins.
Choose the river, trip style and target species that best match your interests, available time and preferred balance of comfort, mobility and remoteness.
Receive practical guidance on tackle, clothing, travel, weather, fitness and what to expect before heading into Guyana’s remote fishing waters.
Fly or travel overland from Georgetown before continuing by road, riverboat or canoe to reach the fishing area and meet the local team.
Settle into camp or lodge life, then fish productive river stretches with local guides while adapting each day to water levels, weather and species activity.
Everything you need to know before booking your fishing trip
We recommend bringing your own fishing equipment if you have it, particularly if you are an experienced angler and prefer using familiar rods, reels and tackle.
However, you do not need to own specialist fishing equipment to join us. Fishing equipment can be provided or rented depending on the trip, and we can advise you on suitable tackle before travelling.
Once you have chosen your fishing trip and target species, we will provide more specific recommendations about what to bring.
Yes, on selected trips and in areas where Arapaima fishing is permitted and carefully managed.
Arapaima are an important and highly protected species, and fishing for them takes place under specific local and community management rules. They are always handled with particular care and released.
Arapaima fishing is not automatically included on every fishing trip and may involve an additional fee. If catching an Arapaima is one of your main objectives, tell us before booking so we can recommend the appropriate trip.
Guyana has an extraordinary diversity of freshwater fish, and the species available depend heavily on the river system and area you are visiting.
Depending on the trip, potential targets can include peacock bass, payara, Himara/wolffish, several species of catfish, arapaima, and many smaller predatory and sport fish.
Some of our fishing trips are built around particular target species, while others offer a much broader jungle fishing experience. If you have a specific fishing objective, let us know when you inquire, and we can help choose the most appropriate river, season and trip.
This depends entirely on the fishing experience you choose.
Some trips use comfortable indigenous or wilderness lodges, providing proper accommodation between fishing days. Others combine lodges with quality hammock camps along the river, while our more adventurous fishing expeditions may involve several days of remote expedition-style camping.
The individual trip page will clearly explain the accommodation and camping arrangements, so you know the level of comfort to expect before booking.
Yes, particularly for larger sport fish and sensitive species. Arapaima and other important large fish are released, and we encourage responsible handling to give released fish the best possible chance of recovery.
However, fishing is also part of everyday life in many of the indigenous communities and remote areas where we operate. Some common fish may therefore be kept for food during the trip rather than released.
Our approach is to fish responsibly and follow the knowledge, practices and management rules of the communities and river systems in which we operate.
No. You do not need to be an experienced angler to join one of our fishing trips.
Previous experience is certainly useful, particularly on trips targeting larger or more challenging species, but our guides can help you with the techniques, tackle and local fishing methods used during the trip.
Our fishing experiences can therefore suit everyone from first-time anglers to experienced fishermen looking for something completely different.
Dry season is best, but there isn’t one single best fishing season for the whole of Guyana. Water levels, rainfall, river systems, and target species all influence fishing conditions.
Some fisheries perform particularly well during lower-water periods, while other fishing opportunities depend on different seasonal conditions.
This is why our scheduled fishing expeditions are operated at particular times of year. If you are arranging a private trip, tell us which species you are most interested in targeting, and we can advise on the most appropriate destination and time of year.
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