The Rio Marié entered its fifth week with a rapidly changing river and another opportunity to demonstrate what makes this fishery so remarkable. As water levels dropped, navigating the river became increasingly demanding, requiring guides to constantly reassess their routes and adapt to the conditions.
The fifth week of the season brought a new group of anglers into this dynamic environment. The week unfolded with consistent opportunities for quality peacock bass and several moments that would leave their mark on the 2026 season.
What followed was an exceptional collection of trophy catches, including a remarkable simultaneous encounter and a new season benchmark. Each moment reflected a different aspect of fishing the Rio Marié, where observation, precise decisions, and the ability to react can turn a single opportunity into something memorable.
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River Conditions: Water levels dropped rapidly throughout the week, making navigation increasingly challenging as previously accessible routes became shallower. Our guides had to continually reassess their movements and adjust their routes as conditions changed. Maintaining access to different fishing areas required constant attention to the river's changing characteristics. Weather Conditions: Sunny weather prevailed throughout the week, with water temperatures averaging approximately 29°C. |
|FISHING STATS
Total Peacock Bass Caught: 599
Temensis >10 lbs: 4
Temensis >15 lbs: 13
Temensis >20 lbs: 7
Temensis >80 cm: 14
Temensis >90 cm: 1
|Unforgettable Moments of the Week
Michael's Instinctive Reaction
Sometimes, the difference between an opportunity and a missed fish comes down to a decision made in a fraction of a second.
Michael spotted movement in the water and immediately delivered his streamer toward it. Before the fish had fully revealed itself, a powerful peacock bass erupted at the surface, took the fly, and began stripping line.
His quick reaction had connected him with a beautiful 20 lb peacock bass.
It was a moment that demonstrated the importance of observation and instinct on the Rio Marié. Recognizing an opportunity and responding without hesitation can make all the difference when pursuing trophy class fish.
Ken and Richard's Remarkable Double
Few moments capture the excitement of fishing the Rio Marié quite like two anglers connecting with exceptional fish at precisely the same time.
While wading along the river's margins, Ken and Richard experienced a remarkable simultaneous hookup. Both anglers connected with giant peacock bass, and both successfully landed their fish.
Two 21 lb peacock bass, hooked and landed side by side.
Landing a fish of that caliber while wading is already a significant achievement. Experiencing two such catches simultaneously made this encounter one of the defining stories of the week.
For Ken and Richard, it was a shared moment that demonstrated just how remarkable an opportunity on the Rio Marié can become.
Van's New Season Benchmark
The fifth week still had another major achievement to deliver.
Fishing alongside his guide Rafael, Van connected with an exceptional peacock bass that would establish a new length benchmark for the 2026 season.
After landing the fish, the measurements confirmed its significance: 92 cm and 24 lb, the longest peacock bass recorded so far this season.
Crossing the 90 cm mark represents a major achievement on the Rio Marié, and Van's catch raised the season's length benchmark to an exceptional 92 cm.
The result added another meaningful chapter to the opening weeks of 2026 and reinforced the remarkable trophy potential of this protected fishery.
|Looking Ahead
With the river dropping rapidly, navigating and accessing different fishing areas will remain important considerations as the season progresses.
Our guides will continue evaluating the changing water levels and adjusting their routes to maintain access to productive stretches of the Rio Marié.
Week five demonstrated that even when the river presents significant logistical challenges, careful decisions and consistent effort can create opportunities for exceptional peacock bass.
GUIDES & STAFF
Rio Marié, 2026
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