Colombia - Peacock Bass Fishing
Fly or Lure Fishing the Tomo River
Akuani Floating Camp
Afloat Adventures offers a remote peacock bass fishing adventure on more than 75 miles of private waters in remote Colombia. The six-day program includes four days on the Tomo River and two days on the smaller, clear-water Gavilan River. Trophy peacock bass over 20 pounds are possible, with occasional fish exceeding 25 pounds. Akuani Floating Camp sits in the Tomo River system along the northern reaches of the 1.38-million-acre El Tuparro National Natural Park.
Quick Facts
- 2027 Rates: $4,500 + 400 native fee for 9 nts / 6 days fishing
- Season: January through March
- Group Size: Limited to 10 anglers per week
- Species: Peacock bass, giant catfish, payara, bicuda, and more.
- Methods: Sightcasting, fly, spin, or conventional.
- Boats: 14-ft. aluminum boats, 30-HP motors, and trolling motors
- Guides: Experienced guides speak fishing-English.
- Lodging: Floating camp + Starlink Wi-Fi
- Meals: Chef-prepared meals + beer and sodas
- Included: Charter flights and ground transfers between Bogota and Camp, plus two hotel nights.
You'll Fish Two Rivers.
The Tomo River, a main tributary of the Orinoco River, with big water, broad white-sand banks, lagoons, oxbow lakes, and back bays. Its upper and lower stretches offer a different fishing experience each day. Target trophy peacock bass that exceed 20 pounds and occasionally push past 25.
The Gavilan River, a tributary of the Tomo, is smaller and clearer, with rocky structure, abundant cover (no lagoons), and excellent sight-casting opportunities. Between the two rivers, you’ll explore and fish more than 75 miles of private waters. The six-day fishing program includes four days on the Tomo and two days on the Gavilan.
Species: Both rivers are home to three species of peacock bass, including trophy speckled peacock bass (Cichla temensis), as well as arowana, payara (aka vampire fish), redtail catfish, black pacu, Amazon pellona, silver croaker, and more. All fishing is catch-and-release.
The Fishing Program:
Season: January through March.
Travel Time: Most prime fishing locations are a 10-minute to one-hour boat ride from camp.
Boats: 14-ft. Lowe aluminum boats built for shallow-water access with Suzuki 30 HP outboard motors and quiet electric trolling motors. Boats are comfortable, with chairs and platforms for casting. Coolers are stocked with lunch, snacks, beers, soft drinks, and water. You'll fish two anglers per boat and guide.
Guides: Experienced guides may not speak English very well, but they can effectively communicate what's important. You will have the same guide throughout the week.
Fishing Gear: Anglers must bring their own fishing gear. Single, barbless hooks are required on all lures and flies. All braided lines and monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders should be between 40 and 65 pounds. Our confirmation packet includes a detailed list of what to bring.
Fishing License: Currently, Colombia does not require a fishing license.
A Typical Fishing Day:
Days are flexible, but a typical schedule is as follows:
5:30 a.m. – Coffee.
6:00 a.m. – Enjoy a cooked breakfast at Camp or take it on the boat.
6:30 a.m. – You’ll head out with your guide with a stocked cooler and lunch fixings.
Noon – Enjoy a prepared meal along the river in the shade of the jungle canopy, then relax in a hammock before the afternoon fishing session. On days when you are fishing close to Camp, you may return for lunch and a siesta.
2:00 to 3:00 p.m. – Return to fishing.
5:00 to 6:00 p.m. – Return to Camp.
6:00 p.m. – Appetizers and drinks.
6:30 to 7:00 p.m. – Dinner is served in the dining tent.
Akuani Floating Camp
Akuani is a floating camp that stays in one location in the Tomo River system. It hosts up to ten anglers per week in five floating cabins. Daily laundry service is provided. Each cabin has two twin-size beds with a fan above each bed, mosquito netting, 110-volt electricity, and a private bathroom with a shower.
Electricity: The Camp has standard 110-volt generator-run electricity available for about 18 hours per day, with two- and three-prong outlets for charging batteries and electronic devices.
Communications: The Camp has Starlink Wi-Fi.
Meals: The camp has a full kitchen and a dining tent with mosquito netting. The chef prepares three international meals daily, along with unlimited snacks and soft drinks. With advance notice, they can meet dietary restrictions.
Alcohol: The package includes unlimited beer. Wine is served with dinner. If you would like liquor, you can order it in advance, and you'll be invoiced at the Camp.
