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Many types of fishing tours in Manaus are available to suit the budget of all types of tourists. The rivers of Brazil are a popular destination for fishing and experience a large number of visitors every year, who are here for the same purpose. Various programs are available for rich travelers as well as fishing enthusiasts who want the big fish without bleeding their pocket too much.
Many programs included in Manaus fishing tours are ideal for budget travelers. From October through March an Amateur fishing program is held on Rio Negro River between Manaus and Barcelos. The same is held on the Amazon River from March to September, in the region between Manaus, Lake Janauaca and the Madeira River. For accommodation during these fishing tours at Manaus you have the Regional Riverboat and the Regional Houseboat. On the former you have to sleep on hammocks and share bathrooms, while on the latter you have bunk bed cabins.
Guides are available who are English speaking and trained to work in jungle, although they may not be fishermen. The basic fishing equipment is provided to you, but you are advised to bring your own equipment.
Of course the main attraction of fishing tours at Manaus is the fish. The main focus is on the famous Tucunare or Peacock Bass, and emphasis is also laid on the various types of Surubim or Catfish, Dourado, and large black Piranha. The guides are naturalists who know the region inside out. The dry season from August to December is the recommended season, when you will have to look in the tributaries of Rio Negro. In the high season, from January to July, the fish are dispersed in the flood you have to concentrate on the oxygen-rich Solimoes River.
Fishing tours in Manaus also feature rainforest walks, canoeing side trips, visits to the local families and trips to the famous meeting of the waters.
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