Colombia
Rio Bita Alto
In the eastern region of Colombia, enjoy a 6-day fishing trip for peacock bass on the lower section of the Bita River, which runs through Los Llanos. This trip offers the experience of spin or fly fishing from a boat. You'll receive three meals a day, with accommodation in a riverside campsite. You will fly from Bogotá to Puerto Carreño, with a transfer from the airport to your accommodation. What can be caught? Peacock bass weighing up to 10 kilograms.
peacock bass
Colombia
lodge
spinning
6
Nov-Apr
The Bita River has been designated as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention, which means it is very rich in biodiversity, including flora and fauna. It features beautiful flooded forests, crystal-clear waters, stunning beaches, and a diverse fish population. This tour offers 8 days, 7 nights, and 6 full fishing days on the Río Bita. Tour capacity: 6 anglers.
Day 1: Departure from Bogotá, flying to Puerto Carreño. Upon arrival in Puerto Carreño, transfer from the airport to the campsite.
Day 2: Fishing
Day 3: Fishing
Day 4: Fishing
Day 5: Fishing
Day 6: Fishing
Day 7: Fishing
Day 8: Morning departure back to Puerto Carreño airport. Breakfast at the campsite before leaving.
Accommodation is provided in an 8-person riverside campsite, with tents that have 1 or 2 sleeping spaces. Mattresses, blankets, pillows, and fans are provided.
Fishing takes place from boats with a capacity for 2 to a maximum of 3 people, accompanied by a local guide. You can catch peacock bass weighing up to 10 kg, with a typical size ranging from 3-6 kg and a daily catch of 5-10 fish. It's strongly recommended to bring rain gear, a mask, hat, gloves, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts. Be prepared for high humidity and UV exposure. The guide speaks only Spanish.
Use of lip grips and any other tools that may harm the fish is not advised.
Peacock bass should be released after photographing.
A passport valid for at least 6 months is required to enter the country, and there are no mandatory vaccinations.
Coverage is limited at the tour location.
Pricing:
- $2,700 USD per person for a single participant
- $2,500 USD per person for a group of seven
Included:
- Airport transfer
- Health card (insurance)
- 9.45-meter motorized boat
- Fishing license
- Local guides with extensive knowledge
- Three meals a day with a varied menu
- Hydration
- Accommodation in an 8-person private campsite, with 1 or a maximum of 2 people per tent, featuring semi-orthopedic mattresses, blankets, pillows, and fans
- Solar or electric power supply
- Laundry service
- Camp shower
- Personal hygiene items (towel, shampoo, bath soap, and toothpaste)
Not included:
- Hungarian or English-speaking companion (available under separate arrangement)
- Flights
- Travel insurance
Which airport should I fly into?
El Dorado International Airport, located in Bogotá.
When do I need to pay for the fishing tour?
50% at the time of booking and the remaining 50% at least 90 days before the tour starts.
Which month should I go?
The season runs from November to April. It tends to rain more frequently in November, but the rivers are still fishable.
What equipment is recommended?
- Fly fishing: 10-12 weight rods. Recommended flies include mice, poppers, and streamers between 12-16 cm, in color combinations like fluoro green-white, black-red, black-lemon, purple, blue, and green.
- Spinning: 20-30 gram spinning rods, PE 1.5 braided line, and 0.50 mono or fluorocarbon leader.
What type of fishing location is it?
Fishing will be done on a river, sometimes with bushy and wooded banks (snaggy).
What types of fish can be caught?
Peacock Bass.
How many fish can be caught daily?
5-10 fish.
Who are the guides?
Local experienced fishing tour leaders.
Is fishing equipment provided?
No. However, high-quality flies can be purchased at the campsite.
What is the boat capacity?
Comfortably fits two anglers per boat.
What is a typical day like?
After a group breakfast, you'll head out for fishing. Lunch is packed and enjoyed mid-day, followed by more fishing until late afternoon, returning to the camp before 6:30 PM.
Is the region safe?
Absolutely, many tourists and anglers visit this area throughout the year.
- change of clothes for airplane and land travel
- 3 sets of light change of clothes for fishing (long pants, long-sleeve shirt or t-shirt, lightweight quick-dry hiking shoes), mask and gloves, preferably with insect and UV protection
- sleepwear (base layer)
- personal toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.)
- if you are vegetarian or have a special diet, please notify in advance or bring your own food to prepare
- identification documents
- personal medications (in a separate waterproof box or bag)
- swim trunks, flip-flops
- light water bottle, max 1L
- cap (e.g., baseball cap)
- natural sunscreen, without chemicals. Insect repellent. (It is recommended to start taking thiamine - vitamin B1 - a week before the trip)
- headlamp (for reliability, Petzl headlamps with Core battery are recommended)
- power bank (to charge the mobile phone)
- 100% waterproof backpack
- medium-sized microfiber towel (recommended to have microfiber due to weight and volume)
- waterproof poncho or raincoat
- tetanus shot recommended
- neck strap phone case
What you can't miss in your fishing gear:
headlights, single hooks, barbless treble hooks,
fly fishing lines, leaders