Guyana
Rewa River Camps
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Trip Summary
Rewa River Camps is a rugged jungle fishing expedition operated by Barefoot Fishing and Adventure Tours on Guyana’s remote upper Rewa River. Groups of up to seven anglers use Anteater Camp and the more remote Riverburst Camp to access lightly pressured lagoons, oxbows, river pools, rapids, and the waters surrounding Corona Falls. Giant Arapaima are the principal target, while Peacock Bass, Payara, Pacu, Arowana, Wolf Fish, Bicuda, Piranha, and several Catfish species create exceptional variety. Recent programs have included approximately eight fishing days, with anglers traveling by small aluminum boats, paddling into backwaters, and walking or portaging through the jungle when necessary. Accommodations consist of hammocks and mosquito nets beneath covered camp structures, making this a fishing-first expedition for experienced anglers who value wilderness and extraordinary fish more than conventional lodge comforts.
Who's It For?
Giant Arapaima sight fishing
Anglers search remote lagoons and ponds for rising Arapaima, using the fish’s periodic breaths, bubbles, and subtle surface movements to establish direction and make a quick presentation. Fish exceeding 100 pounds are regularly encountered, while substantially larger specimens remain a legitimate possibility.
Two-camp upper-river expedition
Barefoot Fishing and Adventure Tours uses Anteater Camp and the more remote Riverburst Camp to reach water far above Rewa Village. Moving between camps expands access to Arapaima ponds, isolated creeks, deep river pools, rapids, and Corona Falls.
Exceptional jungle species diversity
In addition to Arapaima, the upper Rewa supports Peacock Bass, Payara, Pacu, Arowana, Wolf Fish, Bicuda, Piranha, Redtail Catfish, Tiger Catfish, and numerous lesser-known species. Anglers can move between highly technical sight fishing, fast streamer fishing, and explosive surface presentations.
Authentic Indigenous-guided adventure
Macushi and Wapishana guides from Rewa Village contribute generations of river, wildlife, and jungle knowledge. Basic hammock camps, regional meals, long boat transfers, abundant wildlife, and complete separation from modern infrastructure create a genuine expedition rather than a conventional lodge vacation.
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WHY BOOK WITH TRIDENT
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Trident's rate is the same as you would pay by booking directly with the outfitter.
Rates, itinerary details, and inclusions are subject to change at any time. Contact us for current pricing and availability.
What's Included:
- Guided fishing with Barefoot Fishing and Adventure Tours
- Accommodations at the designated river camps
- Meals while staying at the river camps
- Boat transportation used during the scheduled fishing program
What's Not Included:
- International and domestic airfare, including flights between
- Georgetown and Lethem, unless specifically confirmed
- Hotels, meals, airport transfers, and ground transportation outside the river-camp program
- Arrival and departure transportation to and from the camps unless specifically confirmed
- Alcoholic beverages
- Fishing licenses or permits unless specifically confirmed
- Fishing equipment, flies, personal camping gear, and excess baggage charges
- Gratuities for guides and camp staff
- Passport, vaccination, medication, and other travel-related expenses
- Personal purchases and incidental expenses
- Travel insurance and emergency medical evacuation coverage
- Any service or expense not expressly included in the final written quote
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Seasonal Fishing
Calendar
Barefoot’s primary fishing season coincides with the region’s early-year dry season. Falling water improves access to many lagoons and concentrates fish in ponds, river pools, and deeper channels. February and March are the most established periods for the current program, although extremely low water can lengthen boat transfers, require additional portages, or prevent access to Corona Falls. Hot temperatures, high humidity, insects, and isolated rain remain possible throughout the season.
Lodging & Accommodations
Accommodations
Rewa River Camps is a true jungle-camping program rather than a traditional fishing lodge. At Anteater Camp, guests sleep in hammocks protected by individual mosquito nets beneath large, professionally stretched tarp structures. Facilities include a communal dining and gear area, basic camp showers, two private pit toilets, generator-powered lighting, and a freezer for food and cold beverages. Riverburst Camp is even more basic and serves as a remote base for the upper river and Corona Falls. Guests should not expect private rooms, conventional beds, air conditioning, hot water, laundry service, or hotel-style bathrooms.
Food
A dedicated camp cook prepares hearty meals suited to long fishing days. Breakfasts may include Guyanese bakes, eggs, sausage, and coffee, while lunches are served beside the river or carried in the boat. Dinners commonly feature curries, stews, rice dishes, freshly caught fish, and other locally sourced ingredients. Bottled or purified drinking water and non-alcoholic beverages are provided. Alcohol is generally not included and must be arranged before leaving Lethem. Dietary restrictions should be discussed well in advance because ingredient availability is extremely limited upriver.
Connectivity
There is no cellular service or WiFi at Anteater or Riverburst Camp. A generator provides limited electricity for camp lighting, refrigeration, and charging essential devices such as cameras, headlamps, and satellite communicators. Communication with the outside world is extremely limited and may depend on the outfitter’s radio network or reaching Rewa Village. Guests should download all necessary documents before departing Georgetown and advise family that they will be offline throughout the expedition.
Target Species
Arapaima
Peacock Bass
11-Day Itinerary
Each day is carefully planned to maximize your fishing success while experiencing the best of what this destination has to offer. Itineraries are flexible based on conditions and guest preferences.
You will fly to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) and transfer to a pre-arranged hotel. Guests should arrive at least one day before beginning the journey into Guyana’s interior. Hotel arrangements, airport transfers, and other Georgetown services will depend on the confirmed package.
Travel into the interior generally includes a domestic flight from Eugene F. Correia International Airport (OGL) to Lethem, followed by ground and river transportation toward the upper Rewa River. This is a long travel day, and the exact routing, transfer times, and overnight arrangements depend on water levels, flight schedules, and the confirmed itinerary.
The exact number of full and partial fishing days varies by package. Guides select each day’s fishing area according to river levels, access, weather, fish activity, and the group’s objectives. Arapaima are the primary target, with opportunities for Peacock Bass, Payara, Pacu, Arowana, Wolf Fish, and other jungle species. Fishing may involve small boats, walking, and occasional portages. Longer river journeys or movements between camps may be incorporated when conditions allow, but no particular camp, fishing area, or species encounter can be guaranteed.
The return journey generally combines river, ground, and domestic air transportation. Travel times remain dependent on water levels, weather, and flight schedules. Guests should plan to overnight in Georgetown rather than scheduling an international departure on the same day they return from the interior.
After an overnight in Georgetown, you will transfer to Cheddi Jagan International Airport for your return flight home. Final travel arrangements should be coordinated around the confirmed domestic flight schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
GET IN TOUCHArapaima opportunities can develop quickly and may require casting a large fly with a 12-weight rod after several minutes of waiting. Anglers should practice picking up and delivering 40 to 70 feet of line with minimal false casting, controlling bulky flies, and placing the presentation accurately from a small boat. Strong line management and a forceful strip-set are more important than extreme distance.
Barefoot Fishing and Adventure Tours currently operates its primary season from January through March, during Guyana’s early-year dry season. Falling water concentrates fish in ponds, oxbows, river pools, and deeper channels while making signs of air-breathing Arapaima easier to interpret. February and March are the most established periods for the current program. Extremely low water can improve fish concentrations but may lengthen transfers, require difficult portages, or restrict access to some areas.
Arapaima must surface periodically to breathe, often revealing themselves every 10 to 20 minutes. Guides watch for rolling fish, displaced water, mud clouds, and bubble trails, then determine the fish’s direction beneath the surface. Anglers may have only seconds to deliver a large fly ahead of the fish before it disappears. Presentations are often based on visible signs rather than a continuously visible fish, making patience, quick casting, and precise communication with the guide essential.
Anglers may see multiple Arapaima during a session, but seeing fish does not translate directly into landed fish. Presentations are difficult, eats may be subtle or missed, hooks can fail to penetrate, and hooked fish frequently escape. Landing one Arapaima represents a significant accomplishment. Fish exceeding 100 pounds are present, and substantially larger specimens may be encountered, but neither a catch nor a particular size can be guaranteed.
Anglers should bring at least two high-quality 12-weight rods because equipment failure is possible and replacement tackle is unavailable. Large-arbor reels need powerful, dependable drags and approximately 150 to 200 yards of heavy gel-spun backing. Low-stretch tropical floating and intermediate lines with extremely strong cores are essential. A separate 8- or 9-weight setup handles Peacock Bass, Arowana, and smaller species, while a 9- or 10-weight is useful for Payara, Pacu, and Wolf Fish.
Arapaima flies are large baitfish imitations tied on exceptionally strong, razor-sharp hooks, commonly around 6/0 or an outfitter-approved equivalent. Productive colors include black, white, and natural Peacock Bass combinations. Leaders are short and powerful, generally constructed from 80- to 100-pound abrasion-resistant fluorocarbon. Flies, knots, line cores, and hooks are more likely to fail than the rod or reel, so every connection should be tested aggressively before fishing.
An 8- or 9-weight with a tropical floating line is useful for Peacock Bass and Arowana, while a 9- or 10-weight offers more authority for Payara, Pacu, and Wolf Fish. Intermediate and sink-tip lines help reach deeper river pools and heavy current. Payara, Wolf Fish, Bicuda, and Piranha require abrasion-resistant wire bite tippet. Anglers should carry surface flies, baitfish streamers, poppers, fruit or terrestrial patterns, and ample spares because teeth and structure destroy tackle quickly.
This is one of Trident’s most physically and mentally demanding fishing trips. Guests must tolerate long boat rides, intense heat, humidity, rain, insects, hammock camping, uneven jungle trails, repeated boat entry and exit, and occasional portages around low water or rapids. There are no private rooms, conventional beds, air conditioning, or hotel-style bathrooms. The program is best suited to experienced outdoorspeople and is generally inappropriate for casual non-anglers.
The program uses small aluminum boats or canoes powered by outboard motors for river travel. Guides may paddle or pole quietly when approaching Arapaima in confined ponds and lagoons. The group is supported by Macushi and Wapishana guides, captains, cooks, and camp staff from the region. Boat assignments vary according to group size, water level, fishing location, and available equipment, with the overall program normally limited to seven anglers.
Guests fly internationally into Cheddi Jagan International Airport and overnight near Georgetown. Travel into the interior generally requires a separate transfer to Eugene F. Correia International Airport, a domestic flight to Lethem, and a combination of ground and river transportation to the camps. Exact routing, transfer times, and overnight arrangements depend on the confirmed itinerary. Domestic baggage limits are restrictive, and international flights should not be scheduled on the same day as the return from the interior.
Travelers should consult a qualified travel-medicine provider well before departure regarding Yellow Fever, malaria prevention, typhoid, Hepatitis A, tetanus, and other individual considerations. Long sleeves, treated clothing, mosquito repellent, sleeping nets, and careful wound management are important. U.S. tourists currently do not require a visa for stays of 90 days or less, but passports should have at least six months of remaining validity. Comprehensive travel insurance and dedicated emergency medical evacuation coverage are essential because professional medical care is many hours away.
Medical emergencies and evacuations can happen in remote destinations, which is why we strongly recommend enrolling with Global Rescue before your trip. Global Rescue provides industry-leading medical and security evacuation services, and they also offer comprehensive travel insurance plans serviced through IMG. This all-in-one solution allows anglers to secure both emergency evacuation coverage and travel insurance through a single provider, helping ensure you’re protected if something unexpected occurs before or during your trip.
