Amazonas · Brazil
Amazon Basin
FreshwaterThe blackwater tributaries of the Rio Negro hold peacock bass that hit topwater lures with startling violence. Fishing is best in the low-water season, when falling levels concentrate fish along lagoon edges and structure.
- Water
- Freshwater
- Best time
- Low-water season Aug–Mar for the clearest water
Target species
- Peacock bass (tucunaré)
- Payara
- Arapaima
- Piranha
Recommended techniques
- Topwater plugs
- Jerkbaits
- Fly fishing
Best time of year: Low-water season Aug–Mar for the clearest water