The Rio Marié is scientifically proven to hold larger peacock bass than any other fishery . . . by far. Studies have shown that the Rio Marié holds double the population of big fish compared to other rivers in the Amazon. The unbelievable size and numbers of fish certainly make this fishery special, but they are not the only thing. Rio Marié is remote, pristine, and has 500 miles of fishable water with exclusive, fly fishing-only access. The program’s home base is a mobile, luxurious, technologically-advanced yacht that enables the operation to fish the entire watershed, which effectively manages water level fluctuations (unlike many other peacock bass destinations) and keeps fishing pressure nonexistent.

Untamed Angling’s proven experience developing fly fishing operations deep inside virgin jungle areas, complete with high-end services and refined fishing techniques, is not only refreshingly new to the current Amazon scene, it is revolutionizing the way refined traveling anglers look at an Amazonian angling experience.   Local peoples have long referred to the Marié as the “Rio de Gigantes” (“River of Giants”), but it was only recently “discovered” by the international angling community as the best peacock bass fishery on earth.

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Tailwaters Travel must adhere to the cancellation policies of the guides, outfitters and lodges which it represents. Rio Marie’s policy follows: A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to secure all reservations. Final balance is due 90 days prior to departure. All deposits are non-refundable unless clients can be replaced. Full payment may be transferred to another guest for original dates. Tailwaters Travel reserves the right to charge a handling fee of $150 per person for date changes after initial reservation has been made. No credits or refunds are given for fishing time lost due to inclement weather. Refunds of deposits/payments made on credit cards will be charged a 3.5% service charge to fully compensate Tailwaters Travel for all bank charges incurred. Receipt of deposit and/or final payment is acknowledgement that the registrant has read and accepts the cancellation, refund and responsibility clauses.

RIO MARIÉ HIGH WATER POLICY

Fishing for peacock bass in the Amazon jungle represents one of the last frontiers in the fly fishing world. As with any such hyper-remote destination, there can be challenges associated with offering a first-class experience in the ‘back of beyond.’ In the Amazon, water level conditions, on occasion, present such challenges. The Amazon River annual water level cycles are not a simple equation, even for the most experienced local experts. Normally, high and low water levels here follow a fairly predictable monthly cycle, but climate changes and the effects of stronger or weaker El Niño and La Niña cycles can directly and immediately affect those levels.

Specifically, these EL Niño and La Niña events tend to impact the amount of rain in the headwaters of Amazon rivers, which in turn affect the entire Amazon basin. Water levels are important when fishing for peacock bass, and understanding how to work around them is a key component to success. Low water does not always result in the best fishing, just as high water is not always the worst thing. More important is to understand where and how to fish as the water level fluctuates.

The Rio Marié system’s main river and two major tributaries alone account for more than 425 miles of river, from its headwaters down to its merging with the Rio Negro. This unique and extensive water system allows for incomparable flexibility. The Untamed Amazon moves up or downstream throughout the season — every week or even daily — to reach the best water levels in which to find trophy fish. This is useful for mitigating less than ideal water conditions. Though the Rio Marié season has been chosen to coincide with the best water conditions annually, it’s difficult to predict water levels, and this is one of the risks associated with fishing the Amazon. If you are not comfortable with the risk of the river levels being high or low during your trip, then this is probably not the trip for you. You will not be refunded for water conditions that may not meet your expectations. In the event the water is too high to fish on any given week, Rio Marié will reschedule your week to a later time, but will not refund your trip payment.