South America
Fishing in
Guyana 2026.
Fishing License & Permit · Fishing Times · Waters & Fish Species · Cost Overview
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·Guyana4.86°, -58.93°
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Fishing License & Permit
- License required?
- Yes
- 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!
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Guided tours with local experts — recommended by locals
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Rules & Regulations
- Closed seasons
- Arapaima: Strict Catch-and-Release requirement! Seasonal restrictions possible.
- Catch limits
- Arapaima: ABSOLUTELY C&R only! Others: Moderate limits.
- Prohibited methods
- Hook fishing only. Sustainability is the basic principle.
- Catch & Release
- MANDATORY for Arapaima! Standard at all lodges for all species.
Guyana's Arapaima (Pirarucu) can grow over 2 m long and weigh 200 kg! The indigenous communities actively protect the stocks.
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Waters & Fish Species
Top waters
- —Rewa River (Arapaima-Hotspot im unberührten Jungle)
- —Essequibo River (Größter River für Payara and Riesenwelse)
- —Rupununi River (Savannen-Riversystem für Peacock Bass)
- —Burro Burro River (Abgelegene Wilderness, ideal für Arowana)
- —Bakhuis Region (Explorative Touren auf Wolfsfische)
Target fish
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.
Starting from1,000 USD / day
Best season: September-April (dry season). Arapaima: October-March best. Rainy season: May-August.
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Practical Information
- Equipment
- Lodges provide robust equipment. Own heavy rods for Arapaima recommended (50-80 lb).
- Fishing guides
- Arapaima Lodge: 500-1,000 USD/day (All-Inclusive). Only package tours make sense.
- Transport
- 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 & taking fish home
- Visa-free for EU citizens (90 days). English-speaking! Fishing equipment permitted.
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Cost Overview
License fees
Included in lodge price.
Guide prices
Arapaima Lodge: 500-1,000 USD/day (All-Inclusive).
Daily budget
Only as package tour: 500-1,200 USD/day (jungle lodge, all inclusive).
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