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Guyana Fishing:
Rewa Wildlife and Fishing Expedition
The Rewa River emanates in southern Guyana and runs north through primary rain forest to meet the white waters of the Rupununi River. The Rewa runs black and the lower part of the river is wide with high white sand beaches. About 60 miles upriver, near Bamboo Creek, the river changes and becomes narrower with rocky bars interspersed with sandy beaches.
Fish, known as Pacu are predominately vegetarians and specailise in fruits and plants that grow in rapids. Their natural food is normally used as bait, but they will also take spinner baits. They are normally caught in rapids and put up a terrific struggle especially when they get into the fast flowing currents. Anglers can be forced to run along the bank, skipping over and between rocks to avoid being stripped of line. At Corona Falls they can grow up to 12 lbs. Corona Falls truly is a majestic crown of water that falls about 20 feet into rocky pools and shiny black rocks with petroglyphs scattered around. A couple of days can be spent here exploring the trails and petroglyphs, wildlife watching, and catching fish in the rapids.
The fishing in the Rewa River is as good as it gets. Peacock Bass, Arawana, Swordfish, Payara, large Catfish, and Pacu thrive in these waters. Rewa is also known for its healthy populations of Arapaima, the largest scaled fresh water fish in the world, which can be observed surfacing in many of the oxbow lakes and ponds.
Due to the remoteness of the Rewa River the wildlife viewing is excellent. Numerous species can be observed including Tapir, Capybara, Brocket Deer, Peccaries, Ocelot, Jaguar, and seven of the eight species of Guyana's monkeys, which make this area home. Giant River Otters, Black and Spectacled Caiman, and Giant River Turtles patrol the waters and bask on the sandbanks. As the Rewa River transects primary forest, it is also rich in birds. Scarlet Macaws, Redbilled Toucans, Cotingas, Parrots, and the Harpy Eagle can be found here. Along the river banks Tiger Herons, Bat Falcons, Great Black Hawks and Kingfishers stalk their prey.
If you've ever dreamt of visiting a tropical forest that is remote and untouched, then a visit to the Rewa River will fulfill this dream. During your time on the river, you will travel up an exquisitely beautiful waterway, lined with shimmering black rocks and pearly sandbanks. The forest and forest animals will escort you as you reach the crown of the river, Corona, and you will dine on the freshest fish caught by your own hand. |
