Fishing on the river Itapira
“Itapara Lodge”, one of the best places in Brazil for catching trophy peacock bass (up to 11 kg), is located south of Roraima state, in an almost unexplored part of the Amazon rainforest. The Lodge is remote from human inhabited areas, with the nearest village being a 5 hour speedboat ride away.
Example itinerary for a 4, 5 day guided fishing trip:
Arrival in Manaus: After clearing customs, you will be met by a representative of the lodge. You will then be transferred to the Quality Hotel Manaus for your overnight stay. Hotel accommodation is included in the package.
Day 1: A representative will meet you at the hotel and take you to the airport. For your flight to the lodge. You will arrive at the lodge at 9:00 am and enjoy a late breakfast. After breakfast, you will spend the rest of the day fishing.
Days 2-5: Four full days of fishing in the river channels and lagoons. You can move between the main and lower lodges, fishing 75 miles of river. Anglers can spend up to two nights at the lower lodge or spend the entire trip at the main lodge. Breakfast is served at 6:00 am. At noon you can choose to have lunch on the river or at the lodge. Late afternoon you will return to the lodge for appetizers and drinks, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm.
Day 6: After breakfast at the lodge, you will take a charter flight back to Manaus.
Guides: Experienced local guides speak Portuguese and one guide speaks English.
Fishing techniques: Peacock bass fishing techniques include fly fishing, live bait fishing and throwing shallow water lures, jigs and topwaters.
Fishing Equipment: The Lodge does not provide fishing equipment.
Fishing License: A weekly fishing license is purchased at the Lodge for $20.
Physical Condition: You do not need to be in perfect physical condition for this trip, as you will be fishing mostly from boats.
Package includes:
- Ground transfers from Manaus to the hotel and charter flight
- First and last night at Quality Hotel Manaus, if necessary
- Domestic charter flights between Manaus and the Lodge
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Open bar: all drinks included, except imported brands.
- Wi-Fi in the main lodge
- Daily laundry service
- Guided fishing
Package does not include:
- International airfare to and from Manaus, Brazil
- Meals in Manaus
- Satellite phone calls
- Imported alcohol
- Fishing equipment and tackle
- Fishing license ($20)
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Global Rescue
- Travel insurance
The daytime temperature typically ranges from 26 to 36 degrees. C., in the evening can drop to 20 degrees. Heavy tropical downpours can occur even during the "dry season", so don't forget to bring raincoats.
Upon arrival in Manaus You will be met by the Lodge, with which you can make a 80 minute flight to the Lodge (Luggage weight of 40 pounds).
Example itinerary for a 4, 5 day guided fishing trip:
Arrival in Manaus: After clearing customs, you will be met by a representative of the lodge. You will then be transferred to the Quality Hotel Manaus for your overnight stay. Hotel accommodation is included in the package.
Day 1: A representative will meet you at the hotel and take you to the airport. For your flight to the lodge. You will arrive at the lodge at 9:00 am and enjoy a late breakfast. After breakfast, you will spend the rest of the day fishing.
Days 2-5: Four full days of fishing in the river channels and lagoons. You can move between the main and lower lodges, fishing 75 miles of river. Anglers can spend up to two nights at the lower lodge or spend the entire trip at the main lodge. Breakfast is served at 6:00 am. At noon you can choose to have lunch on the river or at the lodge. Late afternoon you will return to the lodge for appetizers and drinks, followed by dinner at 7:00 pm.
Day 6: After breakfast at the lodge, you will take a charter flight back to Manaus.
Guides: Experienced local guides speak Portuguese and one guide speaks English.
Fishing techniques: Peacock bass fishing techniques include fly fishing, live bait fishing and throwing shallow water lures, jigs and topwaters.
Fishing Equipment: The Lodge does not provide fishing equipment.
Fishing License: A weekly fishing license is purchased at the Lodge for $20.
Physical Condition: You do not need to be in perfect physical condition for this trip, as you will be fishing mostly from boats.
Package includes:
- Ground transfers from Manaus to the hotel and charter flight
- First and last night at Quality Hotel Manaus, if necessary
- Domestic charter flights between Manaus and the Lodge
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Open bar: all drinks included, except imported brands.
- Wi-Fi in the main lodge
- Daily laundry service
- Guided fishing
Package does not include:
- International airfare to and from Manaus, Brazil
- Meals in Manaus
- Satellite phone calls
- Imported alcohol
- Fishing equipment and tackle
- Fishing license ($20)
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Global Rescue
- Travel insurance
Climate
The daytime temperature typically ranges from 26 to 36 degrees. C., in the evening can drop to 20 degrees. Heavy tropical downpours can occur even during the "dry season", so don't forget to bring raincoats. 
How to get there
Upon arrival in Manaus You will be met by the Lodge, with which you can make a 80 minute flight to the Lodge (Luggage weight of 40 pounds). 
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High season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perch peacock |
The fishing season starts in early October, after the rainy season when the water subsides and returns to its natural riverbed. At this time the peacock bass are most active strikes of any lure. A drop of water on the spot of her spill formed numerous creeks and lakes, they are the best places to search for perch. The season ends in early April. Peak fishing is in between 25 December and 15 March.
