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Rewa River
Arapaima hotspot in untouched Jungle
South America · Fishing World Guide
Guyana.
Fishing in Guyana 2026: Permits, Best Spots, Charters & Costs
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target species
Yes
license needed
Mar–Oct
best season
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Do you need a license?
License
Yes.
Fishing permit: Included in lodge price. Separately: From 20-50 USD.
›All license details
- Where to apply?
- Through specialized fishing tour operators and lodges.
- Cost
- Fishing permit: Included in lodge price. Separately: From 20-50 USD.
- Validity
- For the duration of the stay
- Available online?
- No
Guyana is the last great adventure of South America! Pristine rainforests, Arapaima (largest freshwater fish!), Peacock Bass and Payara. Only accessible via specialized lodges. English-speaking!
When to go?
The season at a glance.
Best season
September-April (dry season). Arapaima: October-March best. Rainy season: May-August.
Where to fish?
The top waters.
02 ·
Essequibo River
Largest river for Payara and huge Wels Catfish
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Rupununi River
Savanna river system for Peacock Bass
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Burro Burro River
Remote Wildernessideal for Arowana
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Bakhuis Region
Exploratory tours for Wolf fish
What's biting?
Your target species.
›+1 more species
Wolf Fish (Haimara)
The rules.
Four things you need to know.
Closed seasons
Closed seasons
Arapaima: Strict Catch-and-Release requirement! Seasonal restrictions possible.
Catch limits
Catch limits
Arapaima: ABSOLUTELY C&R only! Others: Moderate limits.
Prohibited methods
Prohibited methods
Hook fishing only. Sustainability is the basic principle.
Catch & release
Catch & release
MANDATORY for Arapaima! Standard at all lodges for all species.
What does it cost?
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License
Included in lodge price.
500-1,000 USD
Guide per day
Arapaima Lodge: 500-1,000 USD/day (All-Inclusive).
500-1,200 USD
Daily budget
Only as package tour: 500-1,200 USD/day (jungle lodge, all inclusive).
Bite times
The best fishing times — free.
Best fishing times
·Guyana4.86°, -58.93°
🎣 Live catches in guyana
8 verified catches
When are they biting?
24-hour bite time · guyana
Based on: 8 verified catches
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100%
Sunrise
05:00
100%
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06:00
50%
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Catch statistics
Top catch species
Payara
2 · 33%
Peacock bass
2 · 33%
Arapaima
1 · 17%
Red-Tail Catfish
1 · 17%
Best conditions
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1006
1014
1022+
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↑ Pressure (hPa)Wind (m/s) →
Plan your trip.
Everything in one place.
All the details
The fine print.
License in detail
Through specialized fishing tour operators and lodges. — Guyana is the last great adventure of South America! Pristine rainforests, Arapaima (largest freshwater fish!), Peacock Bass and Payara. Only accessible via specialized lodges. English-speaking!
Rules in detail
Guyana's Arapaima (Pirarucu) can grow over 2 m long and weigh 200 kg! The indigenous communities actively protect the stocks.
Freshwater
Completely untouched rainforest rivers! Arapaima, Peacock Bass, Payara in pure wilderness.
Saltwater
459 km Atlantic coast. Little developed for sport fishermen. Tarpon and Snook possible.
Equipment
Lodges provide robust equipment. Own heavy rods for Arapaima recommended (50-80 lb).
Guides
Arapaima Lodge: 500-1,000 USD/day (All-Inclusive). Only package tours make sense.
Getting there
Flight to Georgetown. Bush plane to the lodge. Boat transfer. No roads!
Safety
Tropical rainforest! Snakes (Anaconda!), caimans, piranhas. Malaria. Medicine: Zero. Travel insurance!
Customs & fish export
Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). English-speaking! Fishing equipment permitted.
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All information without guarantee. Always check with the official local authorities. Not legal advice. Last updated: April 12, 2026
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