We’ve just received this great round up of the 2025 season on the Rio Marie. It catches perfectly the excitement of fishing in this wonderful Brazilian Amazon destination.
Twenty one weeks on the water inevitably leave their mark, not only in numbers recorded but in the collective memory of those who experienced the river at its full strength. The 2025 season on the Rio Marié was not defined by a single extraordinary catch or a standout week. Instead, it was shaped by a level of consistency that speaks clearly about the maturity and resilience of this fishery.
From the opening weeks in August through the final days in January, the river responded with balance and depth. Water levels shifted throughout the season, at times demanding careful reading of structure and deliberate presentations, and at others rewarding decisive casts with powerful surface takes. Anglers of different generations shared defining moments, from a young fisherman landing the largest fish of his week to fathers and sons standing side by side in meaningful victories. Experienced guests returned to refine their craft, while exploratory pushes toward the headwaters reaffirmed the untapped potential upstream. These moments were not isolated highlights but part of a broader pattern that unfolded week after week.
But beyond the stories, there is something measurable.
In 2024, over 21 weeks of operation, 4,688 peacock bass were landed. Among them, 81 fish exceeded 20lb, 159 fish measured over 80cm, and only three fish surpassed the remarkable 90cm mark.
In 2025, over the same span of weeks, the river responded differently:
5,859 peacock bass came to hand
211 fish in the range of 15lb to 20lb
111 fish exceeded 20lb
241 fish broke the 80cm mark
And 15 fish surpassed 90cm
This difference is not incremental; it is structural. An increase of more than 1,100 fish overall, 50% more fish above 80cm, and more than five times the number exceeding 90cm represents a clear signal of ecosystem health. Trophy fish do not appear by chance. They are the result of habitat integrity, responsible management, limited access, and long-term partnership with the communities who protect these waters year-round.
The presence of 15 fish over 90cm within a single season is particularly significant. In most fisheries, a fish of that calibre defines a lifetime achievement. On the Marié in 2025, it became part of a sustained pattern across different weeks and varying conditions. That consistency reflects a river functioning as it should, supporting multiple age classes and maintaining the structure necessary for large fish to thrive.
As this season comes to a close, our gratitude extends to everyone who contributed to its success. To the anglers who trusted the process and embraced the challenges presented by the river, to the guides whose experience and discipline shaped each opportunity, and to the local communities whose commitment to conservation safeguards the Marié’s future, this season belongs to all of you.
Preparations for the 2026 season are already underway. The Marié will welcome anglers again, and a limited number of weeks remain available for those who wish to experience firsthand what a truly protected and thriving Amazon fishery represents.
MORE INFORMATION ON RIO MARIE?
If you have enjoyed reading this end of season Rio Marié 2025 report and would like more information and availability in 2026 on this wonderful spot in the Brazilian Amazon then please do not hesitate to contact Olly Thompson or call our office on +44(0)1980 847 389
