South America Fishing Trips: Rivers & Offshore
Compare South America trips across Argentina’s golden dorado rivers, Bolivia’s Amazon fishery and offshore waters of the Galápagos. Start with a destination and operator, then discuss the species and conditions for your dates.
- Location
- South America
- Species
- Giant Peacock Bass, Golden Dorado, Arapaima, Payara, Pacific Sailfish, Rooster Fish, Mahi-Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Wahoo, Blue, Black, and Striped Marlin
- Trip Type
- Offshore or Inshore
Lodges & guided trips
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Esquina, Argentina
Don Joaquin River Lodge
All-inclusive river lodge · Golden dorado
From $1,750 USD
per person · + tax
Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
Sportfish Galapagos Expeditions
Offshore expedition · Conservation-led billfishing
From $15,000 USD
per person · + tax
Published season guide
Peak seasonRegular season
- JanuaryRegular
- FebruaryRegular
- MarchPeak
- AprilPeak
- MayPeak
- JunePeak
- JulyPeak
- AugustPeak
- SeptemberRegular
- OctoberRegular
- NovemberRegular
- DecemberRegular
Published seasonal guidance. Confirm your dates and target species with the planning team.
The fishing experience
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River and Offshore Fishing in South America
South America offers some of the most diverse and consistent fishing opportunities in the world, spanning freshwater rivers, inshore flats, and offshore bluewater fisheries. From remote jungle systems to productive coastal waters, anglers can experience incredible action across a wide range of species and environments.
Accommodations
Comfortable, well-run lodges and boutique hotels throughout South America provide everything anglers need for a seamless stay. Guests can expect great food, secure gear storage, and easy access to the water, with attentive staff always looking for ways to go above and beyond. For those willing to go the extra mile, remote operations deep in the jungle or along untouched coastlines offer truly unforgettable fishing experiences.
Target Species in South America
South America is home to an incredible range of sportfish, offering anglers the chance to pursue everything from powerful freshwater predators to world-class bluewater species. Golden dorado, giant peacock bass, arapaima, and payara roam remote jungle rivers, while offshore waters hold sailfish, marlin, yellowfin tuna, and mahi mahi. This diversity allows anglers to experience a wide variety of fisheries and techniques across a single region
Skill-Based Planning
Trips are tailored to your experience level, whether you’re chasing high-volume action, refining offshore skills, or targeting a specific species window.
Why South America?
Few places combine this level of fishing consistency, professional operations, and accessibility. South America is a benchmark destination for any angler!
Travel Planning for South America Fishing Trips
Major international airports throughout South America make travel straightforward, with convenient connections from North America and Europe into key gateway cities. From there, short domestic flights, private charter planes into remote jungle airstrips, or comfortable ground transfers connect anglers to coastal fishing towns and secluded lodges across the continent.
FEATURED TRIP: SPORTFISH GALÁPAGOS expeditions
An elite billfishing expedition in one of the most legendary and untouched fisheries on the planet.
Galápagos Waters
Pristine offshore waters surrounding one of the most unique marine ecosystems on the planet.
IGFA Initiative
Working alongside the IGFA to establish the first marlin length record program.
Catch & Release
A strict catch-and-release fishery designed to protect and sustain the region’s billfish.
Marlin Tagging
Tagging programs helping scientists better understand large marlin migration and behavior.
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