Arapaima Day Trip
This one-day adventure gives you the chance to target the legendary arapaima—one of the Amazon’s most massive and elusive freshwater predators. Available exclusively as an add-on to an Acute Angling trip, this experience takes you to a unique chain of isolated lakes just outside Manaus. Unlike floodplain habitats where arapaima are well-fed and indifferent, these lakes hold hungry, active fish that aggressively take lures and flies. We’re so confident in this fishery, we guarantee a hook-up—or your money back.
Species: Arapaima
Starting Point: Manaus, Brazil
Location: O.K. Arapaima Resort
Season: August to March
Accommodation: Day Trip w/ Lunch and two way transportation provided
Operator: Pastor Odali - O.K. Arapaima Resort
Price: $1,250
Arapaima can be notoriously difficult to catch—but not here. The lakes fished on this day trip are independent of the flooded forest and are fishable throughout the season. They’re home to a healthy population of active arapaima, with ideal conditions for consistent strikes. These ancient predators can grow to over 400 pounds and strike like a freight train before exploding into acrobatic runs.
Whether you’re casting lures or flies (fly gear not included), the opportunity is real. And the promise is simple:
- If you don’t hook up at least once, your full trip cost is refunded.
- If you don’t hook up twice or land at least one fish, you get half your money back.
This is a rare chance to pursue one of the Amazon’s true giants—with the odds in your favor.
Arapaima are vulnerable to stress and improper handling. To preserve this unique fishery, all fish must remain in the water during landing and unhooking. You can safely join your guide for in-water photos and releases. This ensures the long-term health of the fish—and a sustainable fishery for years to come.
This unforgettable day is the perfect way to cap off your Amazon fishing adventure. Add it to the beginning or end of your trip—and chase a living legend.
Round-trip ground transfer from your Manaus hotel
One extra hotel night in Manaus (before or after your fishing trip)
Guided fishing for one full day
All conventional rods, reels, line, and lures
Delicious lunch served Amazon-style
English-speaking guide
Fly fishing gear (optional but not provided)
Travel, medical, or evacuation insurance (not required but strongly encouraged)
In addition, Pastor Odali and his family utilize the Arapaima Day Trip to support their local ministry efforts including support for orphans, well digging, youth education programs, and providing food and other support to local communities.
Round-trip ground transfer from your Manaus hotel
One extra hotel night in Manaus (before or after your fishing trip)
Guided fishing for one full day
All conventional rods, reels, line, and lures
Delicious lunch served Amazon-style
English-speaking guide
Fly fishing gear (optional but not provided)
Travel, medical, or evacuation insurance (not required but strongly encouraged)
“What a way to fire up our adventure into the Amazon jungle with Acute Angling…
These fish are beasts and beautiful at the same time…and flat out amazing and I almost was capsized by the big fish.”
- Shea M.
“We went fishing with Pastor Odali for arapaima and caught 9 along with 2 tambaqui.
The biggest one was just shy of weighing 200 lbs and Pastor Odali’s wife made us an amazing lunch.”
- Rachel B.
“Fishing trip adventure of a lifetime! The 140 pound Arapaima was the biggest of about 10 on the Arapaima Day Trip , also a 40 pound Tambaqui! Pastor Odali, his wife and family were so welcoming and fed us a tremendous lunch..Wonderful family and we enjoyed talking with them about their lives and culture as much as we enjoyed the fishing!”
- Gary S.
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