Jelle An Expert Fisherman from Holland catches his record short tailed stingray from the confluence of Oran and Amazon Rivers
White Piraña and their teeth, this one was caught in the Oran creek
Beautiful Peacock Bass Caught in one of the many lakes in our area
Arahuana fish caught in an oxbow lake by sport fisherman Hunt
John Nabbed these two white pirañas in the Oran Creek
The Rock Bacu is an armored catfish we commonly catch with fruit as bait.
John had travelled all through the tropics and never could he catch a peacock bass, until he met Anthony. Anthony took John out and with his first cast, he landed his first bass!
Camping overnight on a lake to get some early fishing done
Guests learning from Founder Anthony Giardenelli about the Dog tooth Characin closely related to the payara, a sough after sportfish in the Amazon.
Once Again, Anthony making clients happy with plenty of fish! Peacock bass fishing on an oxbow lake off the Nanay River close to Iquitos, Peru
Maykel showing off his two Pacus
Happy fishing clients using rental equipment and winning!
Peacock bass are a beautiful fish, and delicious as well. Hook into one and have it pull your canoe around.
Pond management with SUNY cobleskill students, we also net fish for surveys and ornalmentals!. Pictured here is the infamous Arapaima gigas or locally known as Paiche
The Red tail catfish is a formidable fish to fight
From fish to food, instantly eat your catch how the natives would.
Although Rare, we occasionally catch the giant Sailfin Catfish. Catching these fish is rare because of the awesome power and deep turbulent currents that they prefer
Big amazon river fishing with rental equipment
Tayo shows off two tiger shovelnose catfish freshly caught
Catfish known as flatbeard or tablabarba
Posing with peacock bass on a lake in the Peruvian amazon
Spearfishing cichlid fish at night is a blast!
Lines tight! a stingray is on the end of this line, deep in the amazon river
A local caught this arapaima fish
Uncommonly caught is the piraiba sailfin catfish also known as Salton in Peru
Miles first catfish ever ! Caught while appreciating the
A happy honeymooning fishing couple caught this pacu on the Amazon River not far from the lodge
Great Pacu Fishing in the Oran creek
Michael beast his personal best stingray caught on the banks of the Amazon River.
Dave had a great time fishing for peacock bass on our little skiffs
Anthony Showing off a string of beautiful peacock bass caught in the Peruvian Amazon
Massive peacock bass caught by guests from the USA
Founder Anthony with World Record Black Pacu He Caught in 2013, right from the bank of the River close to Oran
Discover the Excitement of Sportfishing:
Giant Catfish,Peacock Bass, Pacu, Piranha, and More!
Experience the ultimate thrill of sportfishing with Otorongo Expeditions Amazon River Lodge! Whether you're fascinated by the mighty Peacock Bass, curious about the Pacu, or intrigued by the infamous Piranha, we offer an unforgettable adventure to help you get to know these incredible species better.
With Otorongo, we go above and beyond to ensure your fishing experience is nothing short of extraordinary. Our expert team will take you to the heart of the Amazonian waters, utilizing any means necessary to put you on top of your next trophy catch. You have the freedom to choose the level of difficulty you desire. Prefer to stay on the boat? No problem! Want to explore by foot and stream fish? Let's go!
Rest assured, you'll be accompanied by a highly trained woodsman who will guide you and watch your back throughout the journey. Immerse yourself in the pursuit of Peacock Bass, Piranha, Pacu, Payara, Arapaima, and more. This lodge is a dream come true for Life List Fishermen who seek out extraordinary fishing opportunities.
To enhance your fishing experience, we offer a comprehensive Fish guide book developed by SUNY Cobleskill in collaboration with Otorongo. It's a valuable resource that you can download directly from our website.(SUNY DIGITAL LIBRARY LINK )
The prime fishing season runs from July to December, during low water levels, ensuring the best conditions for an incredible catch.
Your trip with Otorongo includes a wide range of accommodation options to suit your preferences, from comfortable lodges and tents to beds in boats and jungle-style hammocks. Rest assured, you'll be treated to three A1 class meals per day, accompanied by snacks and purified water to keep you energized throughout your adventure.
If you require fishing equipment, contact us in advance to check availability for rental. Our goal is to make your journey as convenient and enjoyable as possible.
Whether you're a solo angler, a group of friends, or a university seeking an unforgettable fishing experience, we offer special discounts tailored to your needs. Contact us today for more information on our group and university discounts.
Prepare yourself for an extraordinary fishing experience and immerse yourself in the mesmerizing world of Peacock Bass, Pacu, Piranha, and more with us. Book your trip today!
Includes
Accommodations range from lodges, tents, beds in boats to jungle style hammock with 3 A1 class meals per day with snacks and purified water.
Contact us for equipment rental availability
Trips can be from 4-10 days
Special Discounts available for groups and universities - contact us for more information.
Sport Fishing Equipment Rental
$20 per day or
$10 half day rental
Includes: Pole, Reel choice of 10 lures.
Poles are medium and light action with 40lb test spectra braided nylon
Lost lures Have a cost of $8, $12, $20 respective of size
Loss or damage due to negligence is $30 to $40 for broken pole and $20 to $30 for broken reel
Catfishing Equipment Rental
$20 per day or
$10 half day rental
Includes: Pole, Reel , Terminal Tackle and cut or live bait.
Heavy action Ugly stick catfishing poles with large Okuma Bait feeder reels. 50 to 100 lb test spectra braided nylon . Terminal Tackle includes 3 steel leader hooks tied by Anthony using AFW 60lb test coated multifilament wire and Gamakatsu octopus J hooks size 7/0.
As well as swivels, weight slides and 6 one oz cylinder lead.
extra hooks and terminal tackle can be purchased at the lodge. Hooks are $3 each, swivels $1 each. weight slides are 5 for 2 $.
Loss or damage due to negligence is $70 to $80 for broken pole and $60 to $70 for broken reel.
What to bring for fishing?
Depending on what you want to target, there are a few differences in the equipment you will want to bring.
Hooks for big game
Fisherman have different styles of fishing so it really depends on your preferences to use J hooks or circle hooks. In slow moving water or stagnate water, circle hooks work the best. If you are not used to circle hooks, then stick to the J seeing how you would be likely to pull the hook out of the fish’s mouth
For fast moving rivers, the J hook is more efficient in hooking. Using the natural flow of water, the fish generally hooks themselves.
For catfish or big pacu, I recommend size 6/0 or 7/0 .
I recommend bringing weight slides and swivels equal in size.
We have lead for sale for weights if you want to avoid the heavy bags
Big river fishing requires a sturdy reel and pole. I wouldn’t use anything less than 50lb test braid. The reels we rent are OKUMA Avenger ABF and sturdy catfish poles.
Casting for bass and other sporty fish.
Baitcasting reels are the strongest option for this type of fishing, it is important to have a good pound test on the reel, nothing less than 30lb braid should suffice.
Many times you will need to horse the fish out of the logs and snags before it is lost so choose your line wisely.
I recommend tying your lures on but if you must use swivels, let them be coast lock and high tensile to avoid any losses.
Lures: Spoons Spinners and buzz baits are great, gold and silver are coveted colors and it is nice to have a chartreuse option if all else fails. I highly recommend a bit of fish meat on any hook to sweeten the deal.
Blue fox Vibrax spinners lures make an extra noise to attract the fish in the turbid water
Rattletraps are another fantastic option, chrome, gold, chartreuse and even white are good for calling attention to many species of fish.
Surface lures are good to , poppers, torpedoes, spooks all are good when the fish are biting on the surface
Fishing blogs,and other fishing links of interest,
microfishermen, life list fisherman
https://muskiebaitadventures.blogspot.com/search?q=peru
https://bencantrellfish.blogspot.com/search?q=peru
https://joshadventures.com/?p=537
http://www.nanfa.org/ac/lifelist-angling-peruvian-amazon.pdf
http://www.fishing-worldrecords.com/scientificname/Lithodoras%20dorsalis/show
http://www.fishing-worldrecords.com/scientificname/Colossoma%20macropomum/show
https://foodfishandfreedom.wordpress.com/fishing/
https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2022/june/angling-on-the-amazon
Best jungle experience ever! Caught lots of fish. Super tasty food and saw lots of animals. Guides are great. We love this place. We did 4 nights 5 days. The staff at the lodge took care of verything so we could relax. Friendly and professional staff. They will take that extra step to make your jungle trip complete
Kevin wrote a review Feb 2018
Bogota, Colombia 7 contributions4 helpful votes
Anthony and his crew are very passionate not only about fishing but also about conservation. This was my 2nd Trip with Otorongo and it was incredible. We caught a wide of fish (redtail catfish, freshwater rays, peacock bass, Oscar, piranha and several others). Give them a try and you won’t be dissatisfied.