Rio Marié Featured in the 2025 IGFA World Record Game Fishes Book

There is only one river in the world where fly anglers consistently pursue — and land — the largest peacock bass ever recorded. That river is the Rio Marié. And today, we’re proud to share that this remarkable fishery has been honored with a feature article in the 2025 edition of the IGFA World Record Game Fishes book.

Published annually for over eight decades, this is the most authoritative publication in the sportfishing world — a global celebration of angling excellence, conservation, and world-record achievements. The 2025 edition opens with a striking cover illustration by renowned gamefish artist Mark Susinno, capturing the explosive power and primal beauty of an Amazonian peacock bass — a nod to the giants of the Marié.

Inside, the article “The Pinawaka Legacy” by IGFA Ambassador and photographer Matt Harris dives deep into what sets the Marié apart: not only the sheer size and power of its fish, but the groundbreaking, community-led conservation model behind the scenes. Here, world-record catches are not the exception — they’re a natural result of careful ecosystem protection, Indigenous leadership, and an angling culture built on respect and sustainability.

At Rio Marié, Untamed Angling has partnered with the Baré and Tukano peoples to establish a strictly fly-fishing, catch-and-release-only reserve, where access is limited, science is constant, and the land remains under the stewardship of its original guardians. This unique approach has produced one of the most successful conservation stories in modern sportfishing — and the results speak for themselves, week after week, in the form of peacock bass weighing 20 pounds or more.

To be featured in the IGFA World Record Game Fishes book is more than a recognition. It’s a reaffirmation of what makes this destination extraordinary: a place where records are shattered, ecosystems are respected, and the future of fly fishing in the Amazon is being shaped — not only by those who travel here, but by those who have always called it home.