Colombia - Peacock Bass Fishing

Fly or Lure Fishing the Tomo River

Akuani Floating Camp

Afloat Adventures in Colombia offers a fantastic and remote peacock bass fishing adventure on the Tomo River, one of Colombia's most pristine ecosystems. The Tomo River serpentines its way through the north side of El Tuparro National Natural Park. This untouched jungle area is home to more than 72 mammal species and 320 bird species. This Camp sells out fast. Book early.

2024 Hosted Week:
Jan. 26 - Feb. 4, 2024:  Brad Staples hosts
9-nights and 6-days guided fishing
$4,800.00 per person
($4,400 + $400 Native Community Fee)
9 anglers + Host.
One Spot Left
You're not restricted to our hosted weeks. Book anytime.



Tomo River System

The Tomo River system serpentines through the north side of El Tuparro National Natural Park in Colombia. The Tomo, with its floodplains and virgin lagoons is a peacock bass fishing haven.

The Tomo River is one of the main tributaries of the Orinoco River. The networking of the surrounding untouched lagoons and floodplains make the area a peacock bass fishing haven.
The untouched network of lagoons and flooded plains surrounding the Park is home to 26 fish species.
Species:  Big peacock bass, vampire fish, redtail catfish, tiger catfish, Amazon pellona, arowana, silver croaker, pacu, black pacu, red piranha, black piranha, and more.
Travel Time:  Most prime fishing locations are 10 minutes to an hour boat ride from Camp.
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The Fishing Program:

The Tomo River is considered one of the best rivers in Colombia for trophy-size peacock bass, occasionally exceeding 20 pounds and up to 30 pounds.

Season:  The 2024 fishing season runs from early January through late March.
Boats:  14-ft. Lowe aluminum boats with Yamaha 15 HP outboards and electric 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 do not speak English very well but can communicate what's important. You will have the same guide throughout the week.
Fishing Gear:  Gear is not provided. Single hooks are required on all lures and flies.  A comprehensive tackle and gear list is included in our confirmation packet.
Requirements:  All lines and leaders need to be at least 60-pounds. (80 is recommended.) All fishing is catch-and-release.
Fishing License:  At this time, no fishing licenses are required in Colombia.

On the Tomo River, you are guided in 14-foot Lowe Jon boats with 30-HP Suzuki outboard motors. The boats have coolers with lunch, snacks, and drinks for your fishing day.

Typical Fishing Day:
For this package, you’ll have six full days of guided fishing, up to ten guided hours each day. Schedules are flexible, but your day typically starts at 6:00 a.m. and ends between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. You’ll eat breakfast at Camp or take it with you on the boat. Depending on your fishing location, you’ll return to the Camp for lunch, or your guide will prepare a shoreside lunch around noon. Dinner is at 7:00 p.m.
Most prime fishing locations are within 10 minutes to an hour from the Camp.

The Akuani Camp hosts a maximum of ten anglers per week and no more than 120 anglers per season. The five spacious floating cabins each have two twin beds with mosquito netting, electricity, a fan, a private bathroom with a shower, and a drawer for storage.

Akuani Floating Camp

Akuani is a floating camp that stays in one location in the Tomo River system. There are five fully-equipped floating cabins. Each cabin has two twin-size beds, a private bath with a shower, 110v electricity, a fan, and mosquito nets. The camp is limited to ten anglers per week.
Communications:  The camp does not have Wi-Fi. Each angler is allowed up to three minutes of satellite phone usage. After three minutes of usage, it's $3.00 per minute.
Meals:  The camp has a full kitchen and a dining tent with mosquito netting. Their chef prepares three international meals each day, plus unlimited snacks and soft drinks. With advanced notice, they can meet dietary restrictions. Alcohol: Unlimited beer is included in the package. If you would like wine or liquor, with planning, it can be arranged for you in advance, and you'll be invoiced at the Camp.

The Tomo River

Tomo River in Colombia for Peacock Bass

The Tomo is a big river with lots of structure, white sand beaches, smaller tributaries, and numerous lagoons. The Tomo is considered the best river in Vichada for trophy peacock bass.

14 ft. Lowe Jon Boats

Peacock Bass Flies

14 ft. Lowe Jon boats with 30-HP Suzuki electric-powered motors and two casting platforms. Portable coolers are stocked with lunch, snacks, and drinks for the day.

The Powerful Payara are here, too.

The Akuani Camp also has Payara fishing, with these hard-fighting species weighing up to 22 pounds.

Tomo River Peacock Bass

The Akuani Camp also has Payara fishing, with these hard-fighting species weighing up to 22 pounds.

Flooded Plains and Untouched Lagoons

The Akuani Camp also has Payara fishing, with these hard-fighting species weighing up to 22 pounds.

Five Spacious Floating Cabins

Floating Cabins

Each cabin has two twin beds, a private bathroom with a shower, electricity, mosquito netting, a fan, and a drawer for storage.

Delicious Meals

Delicious meals

The camp has a full kitchen. Delicious meals served riverside.

Dining Tent beside the River

Delicious meals

Insects:  You'll be in a jungle river setting, so there are many no-see-ums and mosquitoes. The cabins and dining tent have mosquito nets. Bring long-sleeved clothing and Deet.

Akuani Floating Camp

Delicious meals

Getting to Akuani Floating Camp:

1.) After your arrival at the international airport in Rionegro, Colombia, you'll be greeted by an Afloat representative. He'll drive you to the Hotel Diez in Medellin, a 40-minute drive.
2.) At 6:30 a.m. the next day, a representative will drive you to the Olaya Herrera Airport, a 10-minute drive.
3.) You'll take a one-hour and 40-minute charter flight to La Primavera.
4.) Guests are driven to town for last-minute purchases and lunch before heading to the Camp in 4WD vehicles. It's about a 3.5-hour drive to camp over unpaved roads. Around 5:00 p.m., you'll arrive at the river.
5.) You'll take a 15-minute boat ride to the Camp.
6.) Dinner is at 7:00 p.m.
(Your first and last night hotel stay in Medellin and in-country charter flights are included in the package.)
Baggage Limit:  The private charter flight has a strict baggage limit of 44 pounds total (20 kg), including your luggage and carry-on bag.



2024 USD Rate:

9-nights and 6-days guided fishing
(2-hotel nights and 7-nights at camp)
Two anglers per boat and cabin:
$4,400.00 per person
Does not include a $400.00 Native Communities Fee.

• A signed Waiver of Release and Liability Form is required for this adventure.

Request a Colombia Peacock Bass
Information packet  



The Package Includes:

• First and last night’s hotel stay in Medellin, double occupancy
• Ground transfers in Medellin
• Roundtrip domestic charter flights between Medellin and La Primavera
• Roundtrip ground transfers between La Primavera and Camp
• 6-Days Guided fishing
• Floating cabin tent lodging
• Daily housekeeping
• Daily laundry service
• Meals and unlimited snacks at Camp
• Unlimited soft drinks, beer, and wine at Camp
• 3-minutes of satellite phone calls
• Travel Insurance
  (See details under Deposit Policy)
• Fishing licenses are not required in Colombia.
• Upon request, our eBook Fly Fishing for Peacock Bass by Larry and Guy Schoenborn.

The Package Does Not Include:

• Airfare to Medellin, Colombia, and return
• Native Communities Fee $400.00 p.p. paid with final deposit
• Gratuities for guides and staff
• Meals and beverages in Medellin
• Extra hotel overnights
• Fishing gear
• Global Rescue
• Trip Cancellation Insurance
• Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
• For a single-occupancy room in Medellin add $70.00 per night.



Colombia Peacock Bass


Your Trip Begins in Medellin, Colombia.

Rio Verde Hotel in Medellin

The first and the last hotel nights are at the Hotel Diez in Medellin. Both hotel nights are included in the package. Medellin is the second-largest city in Colombia and one of the most developed cities for tourism in Latin America.

Private Charter Flight

Charter Flight

From Rionegro, Colombia, you'll take a one-hour and 40-minute charter flight on a Jet Stream 32 to LaPrimavera. The private charter flight has a strict baggage limit of 44 pounds (20 kg) for your luggage and carry-on bag. A Yellow Fever Vaccination is recommended for this area.

The Drive to Camp

Drive to Camp

From La Primavera, you'll be driven to a nearby store for last-minute purchases and lunch in town. Then, you'll take a 3.5-hour drive on an unpaved and, at times, bumpy road. You'll arrive at camp, settle in, and enjoy dinner at 7:00 p.m.

The Tomo River

Drive to Camp

The Tomo is a big river with lots of structure, white sand beaches, smaller tributaries, and numerous lagoons. The Tomo is considered the best river in Vichada for trophy peacock bass.

Colombia Peacock Bass Fishing

Powerful Peacock Bass

Their explosive topwater strike and ability to break heavy lines make peacock bass one of the most sought-after fish species. Peacocks are strong and play a tug of war in their attempts to reach a structure where they can hide. Call us today for this trophy adventure.

Fishing Travel Experts


Guy Schoenborn

1-800-205-3474 ext. 1

MT Office:  406-322-5709

Email:  guy@fishingwithlarry.com

Brad Staples

1-800-205-3474 ext. 3

Cell (503) 250-0558

Email:  brad@fishingwithlarry.com