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Fishing
New Forest, Region 6
by Antonio Ramcharran
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Many locations are available for the
fishing enthusiasts. The annual
fish festival at Rockstone happens
October/November.
Abary and Mahaica rivers offer fishing
for peacock bass and tarpon, while
the Rupununi is the world’s largest
fresh water fish –Arapaima along with
catfish and peacock bass.
Rewa Village is A prime location
for fishing. Over a hundred species
of catfish, the Payara Dracula Fish,
Basha and Tiger Catfish. There are also
populations of Lukanani- Peacock
Bass, Arawana, Giant Haimara and four
species of Piranha. The endangered
Arapaima is found here and can
be fished in a ‘catch and release’
programme. Fly rods and reels can be
used to catch this largest scaled fresh
water fish in the world.
The peacock bass is most abundant
during the months of July to October
and the tarpon from May to June.
A number of persons conducting
fishing tours are listed –
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FISHING TRIPS:
• Email: info@lindentourism.com
www.lindentourism.com
• Shiba Kaliko Resort (For
overnight and organized fishing
trips). 17 Mile, Rockstone
Tel: (592) 618-4499 / 220-3630
(see resorts/tour operators page).
• Hinterland Tours
(fly fishing in the Abary)
76 First Ave., Subryanville,
Georgetown
Tel: 592- 226-2860
Email: hinterland.tours@
networksgy.com
• Ms. Kavita Ram (Mahaica River)
Tel: (592) 682-0690
Email: info@mahaicatours.com
Website: www.mahaicatours.com
34 Stelling Road, Adventure,
Essequibo Coast
Tel: 592-774-4624
• Gary James
(Waini River, North West District)
Tel: (592) 777-5140