The Rio Marié can change dramatically in just a few days, reshaping the fishing environment and demanding a completely different approach from anglers and guides. During the thirteenth week of the 2026 season, the river dropped approximately six feet, transforming the landscape and creating new challenges throughout the fishery.
This week, we welcomed 12 anglers from Brazil, Italy, and the United States. As water levels fell rapidly, familiar fishing areas changed, and locating peacock bass required constant observation, communication, and adjustments. The group worked closely with their guides, adapting to the evolving river rather than relying on the conditions they had encountered the day before.
Despite the rapid changes, the Rio Marié continued to offer remarkable opportunities for trophy peacock bass. The week's fishing showed the importance of understanding the river, reading each situation carefully, and staying consistent when conditions demand a different approach.
By the end of the trip, several meaningful catches had reinforced that lesson. From powerful surface strikes to opportunities that arrived in the final moments of a fishing day, the week showed how quickly a single cast can change the outcome of an entire experience.
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River Conditions: Water levels dropped rapidly throughout the week, falling approximately six feet in less than seven days. The significant decline transformed the landscape and required guides and anglers to continually reassess where the fish had moved. Adapting to these rapidly changing conditions became essential as the team evaluated different fishing areas throughout the week. Weather Conditions: Water temperatures averaged approximately 30°C throughout the week. |
|FISHING STATS
Total Peacock Bass Caught: 573
Temensis >10 lbs: 6
Temensis >15 lbs: 3
Temensis >20 lbs: 3
Temensis >80 cm: 5
|Unforgettable Moments of the Week
Ricardo's 21 lb Surface Strike
A great day of fishing became even more remarkable for Ricardo and his wife.
The couple had already landed several quality fish when Ricardo encountered an exceptional peacock bass near the boat. The giant attacked his fly right at the surface, turning an already productive day into one of the week's defining moments.
The result was a 21 lb peacock bass, a remarkable catch made even more exciting by the explosive strike so close to the boat.
For Ricardo, it was a powerful reminder that some of the most memorable encounters on the Rio Marié can happen when the fish is almost within reach.
Francisco's Final-Day Giant
Francisco had enjoyed several successful encounters throughout the week, but his largest opportunity was still waiting.
As the final day of the trip unfolded, he kept searching for the trophy-class peacock bass that make the Rio Marié such a remarkable destination.
His determination was rewarded when he landed a 21 lb peacock bass, adding a defining catch to the closing chapter of his trip.
After a week of changing water levels and constant adjustments, finishing with a fish of that caliber made the achievement especially meaningful.
Guilherme's Last-Minute Personal Best
Guilherme's experience on the Rio Marié began with an unexpected opportunity. A last-minute opening allowed him to join the trip, but the timing of his most important catch would be even more remarkable.
On the final day, with the group already running late and less than five minutes of fishing left, a giant peacock bass finally appeared.
That final opportunity resulted in a new personal best, turning the closing minutes of his trip into its defining moment.
From joining the expedition at the last minute to landing his biggest peacock bass just before leaving the water, Guilherme's story captured how quickly an opportunity can change everything.
|Looking Ahead
With the river having dropped approximately six feet in a single week, the Rio Marié enters another stage of rapidly evolving conditions.
Our guides will continue evaluating how the falling water affects fishing locations and adjusting their approach as the river develops.
The thirteenth week reinforced an essential aspect of pursuing giant peacock bass in the Amazon: changing conditions require experience, careful observation, and the ability to adapt quickly.
Even when the river transforms from one day to the next, the combination of guide knowledge, consistent effort, and precise decisions remains central to finding trophy-class fish.
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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