Rio Negro Tributaries - Shallow Draft - Remote Headwaters Access - Good Numbers - High Trophy Potential
Rio Negro - Trophy Peacock Bass Fly-in Floating Bungalows
Rio Negro Tributaries - Shallow Draft - Remote Headwaters Access - Good Numbers - High Trophy Potential
Floating Bungalows - October through March
Floating Bungalows
Our Floating Bungalows draft a foot of water, reaching less-accessible regions with high potential to yield trophy peacock bass. Our level of comfort and service makes you forget just how far from civilization you are.
Our Fly-In, Floating Bungalow Camp
Species
Giant Peacock Bass (Cichla temensis), Catfish
Location
Central Amazon Basin
Fishery
Rio Negro Tributaries
Season
Mid-October – March
Accomodation Type
Fly-in Floating Bungalows
Hosted By
Jose Abelenda
Format
Double Occupancy

$4,99500
Double Occupancy




Good Numbers — Trophy Size
Remote Tributaries & Headwaters
The Focus
Trophy Peacock Bass Hunt | Good Numbers | Small Waters
This trip provides a great chance at a true trophy peacock in an intimate jungle setting. Our floating bungalows can take you to the most inaccessible headwaters regions, the hidden home of trophy peacock bass. October through March are the months when low water conditions in the Rio Negro’s lagoon studded tributaries let us find optimal fishing conditions far away from the crowds. Drafting less than one foot with full aluminum hulls, these versatile units can make their way through just about anything.

If you seek a wall hanging trophy, this trip can deliver it. Daily catch averages (from 15-25+ per day). Giant Cichla temensis peacock bass are found in the Rio Negro tributaries.
Double Occupancy Bungalows – Space is limited to 8 anglers per group, floatplane only access, roomy A/C cooled cabins, private bathrooms, and hot showers. The best fishing value in the Amazon.

Rio Negro Basin - Fly-in Floating Bungalows
What's Included
All of the following are included with the price of this all-inclusive trip:
- Comprehensive travel insurance for our clients (up to age 75) is provided via IMG Insurance.
- Comprehensive Medical and site Evacuation services are provided via Global Rescue.
- Airport assistance and transfers
- Overnight at our Manaus home-base hotel.
- Six (6) + days of fishing
- Seven (7) nights at our Floating Bungalows
- Double or single occupancy cabin
- Gourmet meals; fine wines
- Well-stocked open bar
- Charter flights
- Fishing licenses, lures, rods & reels
- Guided fishing (2 anglers/ boat)
- Dayroom at our Manaus home-base hotel
What's Not Included:
The only things that aren’t included in our packages are discretionary tipping and flights provided by commercial airlines. However, we will be happy to arrange and book your flights for you, with no service charge, as part of our turn-key trip package:
- International air transportation. We recommend that you use our free service to arrange and book your international flights.
- Tipping — discretionary
- Passports — required
- Visas — no visa is required for U.S., Canada and Australia.
- Fly Fishing gear is not included.
additional FREE services, external services & Upgrades:
Acute Angling provides these additional services, options and upgrades for its clients as part of our turn-key trip package:
- We will arrange and book your international flights for you, no charge.
- All fishing tackle needed for this trip is included at no charge - Rods, reels, lines, even lures and fishing licenses are provided
- Complete passport and visa service is available from ItsEasy Visa Services.
- Single boat reservation upgrades are available upon request.
Description
Acute Angling owns, operates, outfits and organizes the Amazon’s finest fishing trips, Experts in Amazon fishing since 1994, we are dedicated to your satisfaction. We have honed and polished our mechanisms in order to help fulfill your fishing dreams. Our fly-in floating bungalows are a specialized tool designed to let us access fisheries that may be otherwise inaccessible. With the availability of a range of different Amazon fly-in fisheries and the flexibility to move into the best performing locations at any given time from mid-October through March, there is no better way to experience the Amazon up-close and personal. A full range of dates and location options are available for your selection.
What makes this type of operation so effective? It literally out-distances other mechanisms - our Fly-In Floating Bungalow camp is a specialized fishing tool, providing shallow-water access, mobility, comfort and security. We select locations with productive secluded lagoons, hours away from more navigable waters in less remote places. On arrival from the US, you travel directly to our Floating Bungalow camp via a new, state-of-the-art, 8 passenger Cessna Caravan turbo prop floatplane, effectively eliminating daily 3-5 hour boat travel or expensive daily Fly-Outs.
When you’re ready for the trip of a lifetime, Acute Angling will make sure that you have the best of all possible access to the most amazing freshwater fish in the world, in full comfort and security. Don’t settle for less. Pick your dates and fishing preferences, we’ll do the rest. Come challenge the mighty peacock bass and leave the crowds behind.





Accommodations
Our Fly-In Floating Bungalow Camp is the perfect fishing tool for accessing difficult to navigate regions of the Amazon lowlands, providing full mobility and surprising comfort. On arrival from the US, you travel directly to our Floating Bungalow camp via a new, state-of-the-art, 8 passenger Cessna Caravan turbo prop floatplane, effectively eliminating commercial flights, long (5-7 hour) boat travel or expensive daily Fly-Outs.

Sample Itinerary
Day 0 — International Travel
Depart U.S. via International flight. Arrive in Manaus, time depending on your itinerary. After clearing customs, our transfer guide will meet you and bring you to our Manaus home-base hotel, where you’ll overnight.
Day 1 — Transfer to Bungalows
Board our floatplane to the Bungalows in the early AM. Arrive before midday and receive a thorough orientation, then relax and enjoy lunch and get ready for an afternoon of fishing.
Day 2 through Day 7
Six full days of fishing. Your angling day begins with a 5:30 AM wake up call followed by breakfast at 6:00 AM. Your guide will be ready to depart at first light, although you can always choose to sleep-in at your leisure. Relax for an hour at lunchtime each day. Return to the bungalows by 5:00 PM for appetizers, drinks and bragging, followed by a delicious dinner. Jungle hikes and spotlighting trips can be arranged.
Day 8
Early morning, take the floatplane back to Manaus, arriving before noon. Depending on your international flight itinerary, relax in a dayroom at our Manaus home base hotel or arrange a city tour of Manaus or head to the airport to depart Manaus via your International flight.
NOTE - Trip dates and Itineraries may vary depending on air carriers schedules and availability.

Current Availability
Rio Negro Basin - Trophy Peacock Bass - Headwaters and Tributaries
Fall 2022/Winter 2023 Trips
Trip No. | Departure | Area | Returns | Price | Availability |
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GF-20 | Feb 17, 2023 | Rio Negro | Feb 24, 2023 | $4995 | 2 Openings |
GF-21 | Feb 24, 2023 | Rio Negro | Mar 3, 2023 | $4995 | OPEN |
Fall 2023/Winter 2024 Trips
Trip No. | Departure | Area | Returns | Price | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
HF-05 | Oct 31, 2023 | Rio Negro | Nov 7, 2023 | $4995 | 6 Openings |
HF-07 | Nov 14, 2023 | Rio Negro | Nov 20, 2023 | $4995 | 6 Openings |
HF-08 | Nov 20, 2023 | Rio Negro | Nov 28, 2023 | $4995 | 3 Openings |
HF-09 | Nov 28, 2023 | Rio Negro | Dec 5, 2023 | $4995 | OPEN |
HF-10 | Dec 5, 2023 | Rio Negro | Dec 12, 2023 | $4995 | OPEN |
HF-11 | Dec 12, 2023 | Rio Negro | Dec 19, 2023 | $4995 | OPEN |
HF-12 | Dec 22, 2023 | Rio Negro | Dec 29, 2023 | $4995 | 5 Openings |
HF-14 | Jan 5, 2024 | Rio Negro | Jan 12, 2024 | $4995 | 6 Openings |
HF-15 | Jan 12, 2024 | Rio Negro | Jan 19, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
HF-18 | Feb 2, 2024 | Rio Negro | Feb 9, 2024 | $4995 | 5 Openings |
HF-21 | Feb 23, 2024 | Rio Negro | Mar 1, 2024 | $4995 | 1 Opening |
Fall 2024/Winter 2025 Trips
Trip No. | Departure | Area | Returns | Price | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
JF-02 | Oct 15, 2024 | Rio Negro | Oct 22, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-03 | Oct 22, 2024 | Rio Negro | Oct 29, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-04 | Oct 29, 2024 | Rio Negro | Nov 5, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-05 | Nov 5, 2024 | Rio Negro | Nov 12, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-06 | Nov 12, 2024 | Rio Negro | Nov 19, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-07 | Nov 19, 2024 | Rio Negro | Nov 25, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-08 | Nov 25, 2024 | Rio Negro | Dec 3, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-09 | Dec 3, 2024 | Rio Negro | Dec 10, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-10 | Dec 10, 2024 | Rio Negro | Dec 17, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-11 | Dec 17, 2024 | Rio Negro | Dec 24, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-12 | Dec 24, 2024 | Rio Negro | Dec 31, 2024 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-13 | Dec 31, 2024 | Rio Negro | Jan 7, 2025 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-14 | Jan 7, 2025 | Rio Negro | Jan 14, 2025 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-15 | Jan 14, 2025 | Rio Negro | Jan 21, 2025 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-16 | Jan 21, 2025 | Rio Negro | Jan 28, 2025 | $4995 | 6 Openings |
JF-17 | Jan 28, 2025 | Rio Negro | Feb 4, 2025 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-18 | Feb 4, 2025 | Rio Negro | Feb 11, 2025 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-19 | Feb 11, 2025 | Rio Negro | Feb 18, 2025 | $4995 | OPEN |
JF-20 | Feb 18, 2025 | Rio Negro | Feb 25, 2025 | $4995 | OPEN |
*Note — Dates not shown are full.
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