Trek Safaris knows the peacock bass like no other, because we've chased them from Panama to Brazil for over 30 years now. The peacock is actually a giant tropical fish in the Cichlid species family but you couldn’t contain one in an aquarium. It’s a super aggressive predatory fish and anglers consider them a trophy, especially those in the double digit range to 25 pounds that can be found mostly between the third degree latitudes of the equator in the Western Hemisphere. Much of this habitat range is located in the country of Brazil along the Rio Negro in the State of Amazonas. If you want to catch trophy peacock bass, the Rio Negro in Brazil is by far your best bet.

What we have also discovered during our many of years of experience, is that the best method of catching quality fish on a consistent basis is utilizing first class motherships as a base of operations and moving it on a daily basis. After extended research Trek Safaris, is pleased to have contracted the services of both the Amazon Santana and the Santana One for the coming season. At 130 and 100 feet in length respectively, both elegantly designed yachts are fast and offer a deluxe trip for those who want the very best food, service and staff as well as the best fishing guides in the region. The Santana accommodates 20 guests a week in ten nicely decorated staterooms with an upgrade to one of two master suites upon availability. The Santana One accommodates 16 anglers a week in six staterooms and the availability of two incredible master suites as an upgrade. Both vessels are adorned with the finest woods and available materials and built for the discriminating angler. Both Santana’s will tow an array of Tracker 175 boats with 4-stroke motors to venture as far back in the jungle as you need to go. But it is not just the fishing that keeps you captivated, this part of the world has monkeys, sloughs, crocodiles, fresh water dolphins and thousands of bird species including parrots and toucans.

The season actually starts in September where some groups choose to fish a more southern region where critical water levels are optimal on the Rio Madiera. By mid-to late October the Rio Negro starts to recede and fish are more prevalent right through to the beginning of March. Our trips are a Friday to the following Sunday week with six and half days of fishing and inclusive of a night in the Amazon capital of Manaus. For the coming season, TAM Airlines will have daily service to Manaus from Miami and we have based our trips on their flight. Please call 800 654-9915 for available dates, current prices and a sample itinerary.