FISHING


Options: 3    


Ecuador has to be one of the hot spots for fishing worldwide, but luckily, very few people venture to this diverse and exciting country for Fishing. With Ecuador 's diversity, we can Fish in the rich currents off the Pacific coast for Marlins, feisty trout in the Andes and exotic species in the Amazon basin. Whatever lures your fishing interest can be done in Ecuador.

1. EASTERN ANDES FISHING & CAMPING (4 Days)

2. EXOTIC
AMAZON FISHING PAÑAYACU RIVER (5 Days)

3. DEEP SEA FISHING: SALINAS AND MANTA (4 Days)

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EASTERN ANDES FISHING & CAMPING


Days: 4


Pañacocha lagoon
 



DAY 1. QUITO – PAPALLACTA
Hotel pick up. Morning departure to the eastern flanks of the Ecuadorian highlands. We will enter through the Papallacta valley, where we will begin our hiking. The first day will be spent fishing the Loreto lake. PM dusk fishing, campfire, dinner and camping.
DAY 2. PARCAYACU LAKE
Dawn fishing & Breakfast. Mid morning we will continue our hike to the Parcayacu lake. Afternoon fishing. PM dusk fishing, campfire, dinner and camping.
DAY 3. ANTEOJOS LAKE
Dawn fishing & Breakfast. Mid morning we will continue our hike to the Anteojos lake. Afternoon fishing. PM dusk fishing, campfire, dinner and camping.
DAY 4. PAPALLACTA- QUITO
Dawn fishing & Breakfast. Mid morning we will start our way back to Papallacta. Afternoon relax in the Hot springs. Late afternoon return to Quito.

This option can also be offered on a comfortable hotel basis, located at the papallacta hot springs or any combination of lodging. For additional days, please consult with us.

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EXOTIC AMAZON FISHING PAÑAYACU RIVER


Days: 5

Program begins and ends in Coca, a half an hour morning flight from Quito . This is not a Vacation Package!


Pañacocha lagoon
 



DAY 1. COCA- NAPO RIVER & PAÑAYACU RIVER
AM Pick up from the airport or local hotel. Our adventure will begin by a 4-5 hour canoe ride down the impressive Napo river. Along the way we will have the opportunity to fish for a wide variety of fish, especially huge Catfish. Afternoon arrival at our lodge on the Pañayacu (Piranha) river. Dinner and lecture about the Amazon fish, fauna and special "tips" from your local naturalist guide. Lodging.
DAY 2. PAÑAYACU RIVER & PAÑACOCHA LAKE
After breakfast, full day of fishing off our canoe in the upper Pañayacu river and Pañacocha lake. We will try different locations. Lunch, either in the canoe or at the lodge. Late afternoon return to our lodge. After dinner, optional night fishing. Lodging.
DAY 3. PAÑAYACU RIVER & PAÑACOCHA LAKE
After breakfast, full day of fishing off our canoe in the upper Pañayacu river and other lakes. We will try different locations. Lunch, either in the canoe or at the lodge. Late afternoon return to our lodge. After dinner, optional night fishing. Lodging
DAY 4. PAÑAYACU RIVER & NAPO RIVER
After breakfast, another full day of fishing off our canoe, but today we will spend our morning on the lower Pañayacu river and at  the mouth of the Napo river, well known for prize size Catfish. Return to our lodge, dinner. Optional night fishing. Lodging.
DAY 5. RETURN TO CIVILIZATION
After breakfast, return up river to the Napo river towards Coca, along the way we will have the opportunity to fish for a wide variety of fish. END OF SERVICES.

If you would like additional days, we offer different exciting areas like the aguarico river and the lagartococha lake. These would be on camping basis. Please consult with us.

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AMAZON BASIN

SEASON: All year
ALTITUDE: 400 m .
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE: 20ºC - 32ºC
BOATS: Motorized canoes and Paddle canoes, (fishing guide, fishing poles and bait) fly fishing techniques

 

MAIN SPECIES OF FISH:
(Common Name)

 

Piranhas (3sp.)
Pirarucu,
Paiche Peak
Cock Bass,
Tucunari Tambaqui,
Pacu Sábalo
Catfish
Dog fish
Guanchiche
SUGGESTED ITEMS: Sun block, insect repellent, plastic bags for clothes and electronics, small backpack, flash light, bathing suit, canteen, sunglasses, hat, binoculars, camera, Etc.


DEEP SEA FISHING: SALINAS AND MANTA


Days: 4


Pañacocha lagoon

 

 



DAY 1. SALINAS
Breakfast. You will take a motor ship and you will have a great fishing experience. You will have lunch (lunch box) at the ship. In the afternoon you will get to the hotel and dinner will be served.
DAY 2. SALINAS
Breakfast. You will get to the ship and continue with the fishing experience. Lunch will be served (lunch box) at the ship. In the afternoon, you will go to the accommodations and have dinner.
DAY 3. SALINAS
Breakfast. You will take the ship and go fishing. Lunch it is included at the ship (lunch box). In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the accommodations and dinner will be served.
DAY 4. SALINAS
Breakfast. You will take the ship and go fishing. Lunch it is included at the ship (lunch box). In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the accommodations and dinner will be served.

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DEEP SEA ( SALINAS AND MANTA )

SEASON: Year Round
ALTITUDE: Sea Level
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE: 17ºC - 27ºC
BOATS: Motor-Ship (1capitan, 1 mariner, GPS, fishing guide, fishing poles and bait)
TRAVEL TIME: 4 to 5 hours per day
  KIND OF FISH:

 

Common Name   Scientific Name

 

Common dolphin fish
Jack mackerel
Fortune jack
Oriental bonito
Bullet mackerel
Totuava
Gulf grouper
Grey threadfin bass
Parrot sandbass
Broomtail grouper
Spotted rose snapper
Colorado snapper
Wahoo
Yellowfin tuna
Skipjack tuna
Black skipjack tuna
Bigeye tuna
Black marlin
Blue marlin
  Coryphaena hippurus
Trachurus symmetricus
Seriola peruana
Sarda orientalis
Auxis rochei
Totoaba macdonaldi
Mycteroperca jordani
Cratinus agassizii
Paralabrax loro
Mycteroperca xenarcha
Lutjanus guttatus
Lutjanus colorado
Acanthocybium solandri
Thunnus albacares
Katsuwonus pelamos
Euthynnus lineatus
Thunnus obesus
Makaira indica
Makaira mazara
SUGGESTED TO BRING: Sun block, insect repellent, sunglasses, hat, light clothes, camera and film (200 ASA), etc.

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