In the Amazon, giant peacock bass are rarely the result of luck alone. They are earned through persistence, consistency, teamwork, and the ability to adapt—and the second week of the 2026 Rio Marié season proved exactly that.
Week two also opened a new chapter with the first Headwaters Camp expedition of the season. Part of the group traveled into the upper reaches of the Rio Marié, while the remaining anglers continued exploring the main river from Untamed Amazon.
The river rose steadily throughout the week, constantly reshaping the fishing conditions and demanding careful decisions from our entire team. Movement became the name of the game. Taking full advantage of the mobility of Untamed Amazon, we repositioned the mothership, explored different stretches of the river, and kept our anglers close to the areas where the best opportunities were developing.
The contrast between the Headwaters Camp and the main river created two distinct experiences unfolding simultaneously across the Marié. Yet both groups shared the same essential approach: remain focused, fish consistently, and adapt to every change the river presented.
Even under challenging conditions, that strategy produced exceptional results: three peacock bass over 20 pounds, ten fish measuring more than 80 centimeters, and the first 90-centimeter fish of the season—a spectacular 24.5-pound giant.
These results demonstrate what makes Rio Marié so extraordinary: the long-term protection of an immense and pristine watershed, the deep knowledge and dedication of our Indigenous and professional guides, and an operation designed to move with the river instead of simply waiting for conditions to improve.
| River Conditions:
Water levels continued rising during the week, spreading fish across a wider area and making their behavior more difficult to predict. The team adjusted its approach accordingly, concentrating on edges and structure while evaluating new opportunities each day. Weather Conditions: Mostly sunny weather prevailed throughout the week, with occasional rain and water temperatures averaging approximately 27°C. |
|FISHING STATS
Total Peacock Bass Caught: 278
Temensis >10 lbs: 2
Temensis >15 lbs: 2
Temensis >80 cm: 1
|Unforgettable Moment of the Week
Matt Harris and an Explosive Surface Take
During a week when fish were more scattered and every opportunity carried extra importance, Matt Harris produced a moment that captured the excitement of topwater fishing on the Rio Marié.
Working the surface with one of his favorite peacock bass flies, the Pole Dancer, Matt drew an explosive strike from an 85 centimeter temensis. The fish attacked directly on the surface, creating the kind of visual encounter that makes topwater fishing so compelling.
For an experienced Rio Marié angler hosting his own group through a challenging week, it was a fitting moment. A well placed fly, an aggressive surface take, and a trophy class fish that rewarded the continued search.
|Looking Ahead
With water levels stop rising, and briggt sunny and hot days the coming week will bring better conditions but still requiring observation and constant adjustment from anglers and guides.
Week three showed that when conditions become more demanding, experience and consistency matter even more. As the river continues to evolve, the team will keep reading each change and positioning anglers for the opportunities that emerge.
GUIDES & STAFF
Rio Marié, 2026
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