Arapaima Day Trip

Guaranteed Hook-Up with the Amazon’s Largest Fish

Arapaima, Amazon Monster Fishing

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.

Arapaima, Amazon Monster Fishing

  • 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

The Fishing

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.

Amazon Monster Fishing
Amazon Arapaima Fishing
Arapaima Fishing

Protecting The Fishery

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.

What's Included

What's Not Included

  • 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)

Operator Spotlight: Pastor Odali – O.K. Arapaima Resort

Pastor Odali is a seasoned guide and steward of this unique arapaima fishery. With deep local knowledge and a commitment to conservation, he partners with neighboring lakes to ensure the fish are present, hungry, and catchable during your visit. Expect a warm, family‑driven experience—they don’t just guide; they host, cook, and care for their guests from pickup to release providing an authentic, local experience.

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.

What's Included

  • 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

What's Not Included

  • Fly fishing gear (optional but not provided)

  • Travel, medical, or evacuation insurance (not required but strongly encouraged)

TESTIMONIALS

What others are saying

“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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