Suriname has three main kinds of fishing trip. Near Paramaribo, boats fish the brackish mouths of the Suriname and Commewijne rivers for catfish, rays and snook. Two hours south, the Brokopondo Reservoir is known for tukunari (peacock bass) and piranha among its drowned treetops.
For serious anglers, remote interior rivers such as the Kabalebo hold anjoemara (wolf fish), redtail catfish and pacu, fished from lodges on multi-day, catch-and-release packages. Day trips include boat, guide, rods and bait, so you do not need your own gear.
Good to know
- Getting there
- River-mouth trips leave from Leonsberg or the Paramaribo waterfront; Brokopondo Reservoir is about 2 hours' drive south via Afobaka; Kabalebo can only be reached by small plane, about 1 hour from Paramaribo
- Best time to go
- Year-round near Paramaribo, with departures timed to the tide. Kabalebo gives August to April as its prime fishing season
- Entry and permits
- About EUR 60 to 175 per person for a guided day trip with gear and lunch; multi-day reservoir and interior trips start around EUR 300
- Time needed
- A long day, usually 6 to 14 hours including travel; interior fishing packages run 6 to 10 days
- Tips
- Bring a hat, sunscreen and light long-sleeved clothing. If you want to take your catch home, bring a cool box with ice. Kabalebo practises catch-and-release
Operators that offer this
Tour operators listed on Explore Suriname, with a direct link to their own tour page.
Prices and dates change. Check with the operator before you book.
Where to stay nearby
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