The 2 Fishing Trips in Brazil That Earn Their Price

1.Piranha Fishing and Alligator Watch Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 5 hours · from $90Our pick

From Manaus, you’ll cruise toward Iranduba, pass stilt houses and riverside communities, fish for piranha with a bamboo rod, then search for alligators after sunset. An English-speaking guide is included, though language service has been uneven. The small group is limited to 10 people, and hotel pickup is included in downtown Manaus.

“I requested English speaking but he didn't speak any. He was told it was a Private hire. I suppose on the basis that nobody else booked that it was.”

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2.A day of fishing on the Rio Negro

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · 10 hours · from $286

Start with hotel pickup at 7:30 a.m., then take a licensed speedboat onto the Rio Negro for a full day of fishing. Your guide provides simple gear and bait, with time for piranhas, catfish, and other species. Lunch comes at a floating restaurant, and guides such as Lourenco, George, and Glau add local insight.

“Everything was great. Our guide Lourenco has huge knowledge about fishes, animals and environment in the jungle. Our pilot, Louis, was also great, even though he don't speak English”

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