Maku-Maku Lake

Welcome to the tropical paradise! There aren’t many wild places left on earth, and Lake Maku-Maku is one of them. Located in the north-east of Peru, it is one of the hundreds of lakes drained into the Amazon’s many tributaries. Apart from the indigenous population and rare tourists, the place is almost empty. The jungle and high luxuriant grass encroach onto the lake, which often makes landing difficult. You can navigate your boat along the lake’s narrow streams and into the flooded forest. Remember at all times that you are in the middle of a real rainforest, so be ready to get caught in a downpour, be startled by a screeching monkey or a cayman brushing past the side of your boat. Deep bottom lies beneath muddy standing waters. There are occasional 10-meter-deep pits in some areas of the lake bed. You can also fish in the wide shoals and backwaters.

It’s not easy to get to Lake Maku-Maku, but all your efforts will be rewarded with the ultimately breathtaking fishing experience! It is home to almost two dozen fish species, the unique dwellers of Amazonia who boast gigantic sizes and whimsical coloration. The humongous Arapaima, the sharp-toothed Payara, the ribbon-shaped Arowana, the brightly colored Sorubim Catfish and the bloodthirsty Piranha are just some of the inhabitants of these abundant waters!