Payara Fishing Trip at Uraima Falls Venezuela

Uraima Falls, Venezuela

Uraima Falls Venezuela Payara Fishing

3½ days of Payara Fishing

Ground Transfer (Air Transfer)
• $3,064 ($4,263) per angler - 1 angler party
• $2,482 ($3,082) per angler - 2 angler party
• $2,482 ($2,882) per angler - 3 angler party
• $2,356 ($3,066) per angler - 4 angler party
• $2,381 ($2,949) per angler - 5 angler party

5½ days of Payara Fishing

Ground Transfer (Air Transfer)
• $4,149 ($5,349) per angler - 1 angler party
• $3,568 ($4,167) per angler - 2 angler party
• $3,568 ($3,968) per angler - 3 angler party
• $3,442 ($4,152) per angler - 4 angler party
• $3,467 ($4,035) per angler - 5 angler party

Observers/Non-anglers - $269 pppd

Fishing Season

January 15 thru April 31st

Fishing Description

At Uraima Falls you will experience the most challenging payara fishery in the world. You can troll in some locations and cast in others. Fishing from island shores is an opportunity to catch very large payara. The guide assigned you may take you into fast water beneath the falls or in the main and quick currents of the Paragua river. Wherever you fish you will face powerful, aggressive adversaries so be sure and bring plenty of appropriate tackle. Payara often exceed 30 pounds, they strike with enormous power and ferrocity and can strip line very fast.

The payara fishing season coincides with the Venezuela "dry season", but depending on local conditions, if sudden rains occur in the river heads of the Paragua river, water levels can change quickly affecting fishing conditions. We always try to monitor these situations but anglers assume the risk of these "natural forces" that are beyond our control.

Boat/Motor configurations used at Uraima Falls Lodge are long, roomy, dugout canoes with powerful outboards. The boats accommodate four-passengers (two anglers plus two guides – one guide services the anglers needs while the other constantly maintains boat position. All boats are equipped with comfortable seats and ample coolers to store drinks and snacks.

Due to the global warming phenomenon the Payara fishing season time line varies depending on how late the rainy season ends or how soon it will begin, we have reduced it to 3 months and a half in average (3 ½ months). Based on our observations of the new water levels patterns in the Paragua river we have decided to average it from January 15th to April 31st each year (previously from December 15th to May 15th), these changes in weather conditions and new water levels patterns are making the fishing time window extremely short, booking with enough time in advance is recommended to secure space at the lodge.

Uraima Falls Lodge can host a maximum of 10 anglers per group plus 10 non-fishing companions. Recreational activities for non-fishing companions are available like excursions and walks to the jungle and nearby mountains or picachos. Please request these activities in advance to have an extra guide available.

Camp & Accommodations

Built in typical "jungle" style, the camp itself is a collection of Indian-style thatched huts. Each round unit contains two bedrooms, a sitting area and a great bathroom with flush toilets, running water and a real hot-water shower. Fishermen enjoy spacious, private bedrooms with real beds, sheets and pillows. This just isn't roughing it! Uraima falls provides a taste of luxury in the jungle.

The camp is set right on the water with the huts arranged in a cleared, landscaped area connected by stone walkways leading to the huge dining area. This is the center of camp life. Comfortable chairs and sitting hammocks line the unwalled structure, topped with a gigantic conical thatched roof. Breezes, coming off the surrounding water keep the open air pavilion cool and comfortable. In the evenings, anglers trade fishing stories (and fishing lies) and sometimes solve the problems of the world while sitting at the convivial bar.

Food & Beverages

The Lodge provides both quality and ample meals throughout your stay. A hot breakfast is typically served at 6:00 AM each morning. Pancakes, eggs, toast, fresh fruit, bacon, cereal and fresh coffee are all standard fare. Lunch and dinner are served family style. In the evening, appetizers are usually on the table as soon as all anglers return from the day's fishing. Dinner is usually served on or before 7:00 PM. A mixture of Venezuelan and "American" foods dot the Lodges's dinner menu. Fresh fish, beef, and chicken are accompanied by an assortment of beans, rice, bread and mixed vegetables. The camp supplies soft drinks, beer and local liquors with dinner. Anglers enjoy three terrific full course meals a day.

Weather

Tropical temperatures prevail in Venezuela with mid-day temperature ranging between 85°-100° F. Generally, there is light to medium wind and an extremely intense sun throughout the day, so please be mindful of dehydration and overexposure to the sun. At night, the temperature slowly drops to 72°-78° F. Rain can be common throughout the week's fishing, so bring along a good quality, lightweight rain suit (pants included) to avoid a cold boat ride.

Getting There

After departing your point of origin, arrive in Caracas. After clearing customs, you will be met by Uraima Falls Lodge’s transfer agency, City Sol. They will transfer you (and your group) to the nearby domestic airport for a commercial jet flight to Puerto Ordaz. Upon arrival and after collecting your baggage, you will be met at Baggage Claim by a representative of the lodge. You will be transported to a nearby hotel for an overnight stay. Early the next morning you will begin your trip by vehicle and then by boat to the lodge.

Included in the price:

• All transfer help at airports in Venezuela
• First and last night at hotel in La Guaira city (near international airport), (Double occupancy)
• If Ground Transfer
  • Ground and fluvial transportation; Puerto Ordaz-Uraima Falls-Puerto Ordaz
  If Air Transfer
  • Charter flight service Puerto Ordaz-Uraima Falls-Puerto Ordaz.
  • Boat transfer from airstrip to Uraima Falls Lodge (20 minutes by boat). (Round Trip).
• All fishing (guide included). 2 anglers per boat
• Accommodations and meals
• Refreshments
• Local drinks (rum, wine, national whisky, beer)

Not included in the price:

• International airfare to Venezuela
• Domestic airfare in Venezuela
• Items of a personal nature such as phone calls and laundry
• Fishing rods, reels & tackle
• Domestic departure tax (approx. $10), this can change without prior notice
• International departure tax and airport tax (approx. $48), this can change without prior notice
• Gratuities to Fishing Guide or Staff
• Lodging, drinks, meals and travel charges incurred before and after the contracted period of the fishing trip, or because of national holidays
• Excess luggage payment charged by airlines
• Shipping of trophies
• Telephone calls
• Items of a personal nature
• Entry Visa (if required)
• Insurance (Trip Cancellation, Medical Evacuation, etc.)

Note: In a fishing party from 1 to 3 anglers we use 1 Cessna 206 plane, from 4 to 6 anglers party we use 2 Cessna 206 planes, from 7 to 9 anglers party we use 3 Cessna 206 planes and for 10 anglers we use 4 Cessna 206 planes. All luggage is also transported in the planes. We are using a new airstrip that is longer and safer that the one we used before. This airstrip is 20 minutes by boat to camp.

Current Weather Conditions

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