Marié 2026 Season Fishing Report | When Every Second Counts Week 12 | October 26 to November 1

On the Rio Marié, some of the most significant fishing opportunities unfold in seconds. Recognizing subtle movements, reacting at the right moment, and making precise decisions can be the difference between watching a giant disappear and bringing it to the boat.

The twelfth week of the 2026 season welcomed 11 anglers from the United States, hosted by Patrick Fulkrod. Accustomed to trout fishing, the group traded familiar waters for the Amazon's powerful peacock bass, bringing new challenges and an entirely different kind of fishing experience.

Mostly sunny conditions accompanied the group throughout much of the week, while the river began dropping rapidly toward the final days. Anglers and guides continued exploring the water, adjusting their approach and staying attentive to the opportunities developing around them.

What made this week remarkable was how quickly those opportunities could appear. Careful observation, communication between anglers and guides, and the ability to perform under pressure became essential to the experience. The Rio Marié once again demonstrated that even a brief encounter can become one of the most memorable moments of an entire trip.

|FISHING STATS

Total Peacock Bass Caught: 363

Temensis >10 lbs: 3
Temensis >15 lbs: 4
Temensis >20 lbs: 1

Temensis >80 cm: 4

|Unforgettable Moments of the Week

Brooks and His First 20 lb Giant

Sometimes, a single cast creates a moment that stays with an angler for years.

Brooks experienced exactly that when his line suddenly tightened, and an enormous peacock bass launched itself out of the water. The explosive encounter immediately revealed that he had connected with something exceptional.

The result was his first 20 lb peacock bass and the largest fish he landed that week.

For Brooks, the image of that powerful fish breaking the surface became one of those defining experiences that make the pursuit of trophy peacock bass so compelling.

Ralph's Last-Second Opportunity

While fishing a lagoon, Ralph's guide noticed fish moving near the middle of the water and directed his attention there.

Ralph cast, but the fish did not respond immediately. Instead, it waited until the fly was almost alongside the boat before finally attacking.

With barely any time to react, Ralph set the hook and landed the fish.

An opportunity that developed in seconds became one of the week's most memorable catches, demonstrating the importance of staying ready until the very last moment.

Chad's New Personal Best

Chad had an important milestone in mind: improving his personal record for peacock bass.

His opportunity arrived with an explosive surface strike from a remarkable 84 cm peacock bass.

Chad maintained control throughout the encounter and successfully landed the fish, establishing a new personal best.

It was a meaningful achievement and another

|Looking Ahead

With water levels dropping rapidly toward the end of the week, the Rio Marié enters another period of changing conditions.

Our guides will continue monitoring the river and adapting their approach as new fishing opportunities develop.

The twelfth week reinforced the value of preparation, observation, and fast decisions when pursuing trophy peacock bass. From carefully reading subtle movements to executing a cast under pressure, each encounter demonstrated how important experience and readiness are on these waters.

As the season continues, every new stretch of the river brings the possibility of another remarkable catch.

GUIDES & STAFF
Rio Marié, 2026

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|Looking Toward 2028

The 2027 Rio Marié season is already fully booked, and interest is now open for 2028. If pursuing giant peacock bass on the River of Giants is part of your plans, complete our interest form and our team will contact you with more information about availability, the fishing program, and planning your trip.

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