Peacock bass
Famed for vibrant colors and strength, it delivers thrilling fights with leaps and battles. Its aggressive nature and size (10–23 lb) make it the prize for adrenaline seekers.
Expedition · Nov 28 – Apr 4DelRío River Lodge · 6 ecolodges, 20 m² each
2026/2027Hunting the trophy
Ten days deep in the jungle, on dark waters home to some of the biggest peacock bass ever landed in Colombia. Here, every strike is earned.
Caño Bocón
- 10Days
- 9Nights
- 6Fishing days
- 10Max anglers
- Nov 28 – Apr 4Season
Angler-in-chief
An expedition for those who fish with purpose.
Caño Bocón is not a place you simply visit. It’s a place you commit to. Tucked away in the dense Amazon rainforest, this river winds through one of the most remote and powerful ecosystems in South America. Its waters are dark, tannin-stained and deceptively calm. But beneath the surface lies the real challenge: elusive, powerful fish that only the most patient and prepared anglers ever meet.
This isn’t a numbers game. Here, every strike is earned. The peacock bass (tucunaré) that call Caño Bocón home are massive, smart and wild. You’ll fish for hours, sometimes days, waiting for that one explosive moment: a true Amazon trophy. Some of the biggest tucunaré ever landed in Colombia have come from these waters.
Getting here is part of the journey. After arriving in Bogotá you’ll fly to Inírida and ride three hours upriver by boat to our lodge. Those who make the effort understand: Caño Bocón is not for everyone. It’s for anglers who want more than just fish — it’s for those who want to hunt.
We operate with small groups, experienced local guides and deep respect for the land and its people. The result is not just a fishing trip but a personal expedition you’ll remember for the rest of your life — not because it was easy, but because it was worth it.
Why us?
- Deep knowledge of the river. We’ve fished Caño Bocón for years. We understand its moods, levels and the habits of its fish, and our guides adapt each day’s plan to maximize your chances of landing a trophy.
- A true alliance with the jungle and its people. We operate hand in hand with the local indigenous community. Our guides are river people who grew up fishing these waters. Your presence supports conservation and real livelihoods.
- Built for the river, with the river. Our lodge was built right here over two years, with the local community and native wood: private cabins, good beds and natural ventilation. It’s not luxury — it’s exactly what the Amazon should feel like: real, warm and honest.
The route
How we get there
- BogotáEl Dorado airport · day 1
- IníridaFlight · day 2
- Caño Bocón3 h by boat · DelRío River Lodge
10 days / 9 nights
Itinerary*
Day by day
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Day 1
Bogotá hotel (1 night)
Arrival in Bogotá
Welcome to Bogotá! Your journey begins at El Dorado International Airport, where our team awaits to take you to your hotel for your first night. The anticipation is building.
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Day 2
DelRío River Lodge (1 night)
The ecolodge
Early flight to Inírida, Guainía, where our team will be waiting. From there, a 3-hour boat ride upriver to Caño Bocón through vast river landscapes, indigenous territories and untouched forest. Settle into your private cabin and meet the team that will guide your days on the water.
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Days 3–8
DelRío River Lodge (5 nights)
Peacock bass fishing
Six full days of fishing in Caño Bocón. Each day you’ll explore remote lagoons and deep channels with your guide, chasing powerful peacock bass. The fish are elusive, the setting is wild and every strike is earned.
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Day 9
Bogotá hotel (1 night)
Jungle to city
A light breakfast and goodbye to the jungle. A boat takes you back to Inírida through the rivers that defined your week, and you fly back to Bogotá.
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Day 10
Heading home
After a night of rest in Bogotá you take your international flight home, with memories of silence, strikes, jungle and trophy moments few anglers ever experience.
* This is our most complete itinerary, but every trip is fully customizable: we can adjust fishing days or focus on just one river. Your journey, your way.
Adventure and challenge
Trophies
Payara
Occasionally found in deeper, fast-moving sections. Razor-sharp teeth, aggressive strikes and acrobatic runs: not the main target, but always a surprise and a serious test for your gear and reflexes.
Catfish
A powerful predator lurking in the river depths. Prepare for exciting battles against its strength and resilience.
Other species · Fly anglers can target matrinxa, pacu, bicuda, sardinata, white pacu, black pacu, tambaqui, temensis peacock bass, Cichla nigromaculatus, jau, piraiba, shovelnose, firewood catfish, long-whiskered catfish, silver dorado and several other catfish species.
Budget and travel
Expedition details
- 10Days
- 9Nights
- 6Fishing days
- 10Max anglers
- Nov 28 – Apr 4Season
Includes
- Ground transportation from Bogotá airport to the hotel (first day)
- One night in a shared room at the Bogotá hotel
- Round-trip airfare Bogotá – Inírida
- Ground transportation and river charter Inírida – DelRío Lodge – Inírida
- Shared accommodation at the DelRío River Lodge
- Shared fishing boat
- Daily meals and unlimited soft drinks
- Full housekeeping and laundry service
- Fishing area fee (6 fishing days)
- Local guide and expert fishing guide
- Wi-Fi access (Starlink)
Not included
- International flights
- Excess baggage fees
- Food and drinks outside the lodge
- Extra activities or hotel nights in Bogotá or Inírida
- Indigenous fee
- Fishing equipment and gear
- Alcoholic drinks
- Tips
Private fishing area: 60 km of lagoons, channels and quiet water, just for your group.
The reservation deposit is 50% per angler, subject to the terms and conditions of the agreement.
Booking
Dates and spots
28
Nov
Expedition Available
Caño Bocón · 2026/2027 season
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Alto Inírida
Sixteen days upriver on the Inírida: remote communities, immense lagoons and the Guacamayo rapids. We sleep in tents, move camp and fish where almost no one goes.
- 16 days / 15 nights
- Demanding expedition