Hi, anglers!
Many of you probably have been wondering what’s coming next in Fishing Planet. We are happy to tell you what we have been working on since the release of Maku-Maku Lake in Peru. Right now we are finalizing a new waterway - Marron River, which in Spanish means “The Brown River”. It comes next in our series of South American Amazon waterways that we are very proud to introduce to our players.
The river originates in the northern part of Bolivia, specifically in Beni Department, and is a tributary to the Beni River. Together with the Mamoré River they make up the Madeira, Amazon’s largest tributary.
September is the warmest month in this region. That’s why we’ve planned for you to visit these wonderful locations in late September. The heat starts to recede, and on some days it might even drizzle. It’s simply magnificent to fish or just walk along the picturesque banks of the Marron River during this time!
The total length of the river with all its tributaries is over five kilometers (just over three miles), which makes it the longest one in the Fishing Planet gaming world. That’s why owning a boat is virtually indispensable for a successful fishing trip. However, if you haven’t purchased a vessel yet, don’t be put out by this.
Go to the Viejo Vado Boat Station, where you can rent out affordable motor boats as well as an exclusive wooden kayak, skillfully crafted by local woodworkers.
For those preferring to fish from the bank we have prepared six basic locations with perfect fishing conditions, and the Viejo Vado Boat Station is one of them.
The river’s mainstream has plenty of pits up to 10 m (33 ft) deep and is rather fast-flowing, so we recommend our anglers to use heavy lures and sinkers as part of their tackle.
Large catfish and bottom predators will be waiting for you in the muddy waters of the Brown River. It is over 200 m (650 ft) wide at its mainstream.
Meanwhile, the river’s many tributaries are not as fast or deep, so that’s where you can fully enjoy the gorgeous nature and take a short rest.
Two small lakes, Selva and Anku, are also worth mentioning: they sit hidden among the river’s meandering tributaries and constitute two basic locations of the reservoir. These lakes are teeming with various fish species, including the Fishing Planet’s largest piranha – Tambaqui. This is a giant of a fish, with its weight sometimes exceeding over 40 kg (88 lb). Naturally, it’s not an easy task to catch a Unique Tambaqui and will require many hours, so be sure to have plenty of powerful tackle at hand if you come across this desirable trophy. You can find all your necessary tackle for fruitful fishing experience at the local store – Marron Rio Mercado.
Our next basic location is situated near a lone hut on the southern bank of the river. Local residents have named this place Sacha Kallpa, which stands for “Mighty Tree”. Here, beside the hut, it seems the time has stopped thousands of years ago. The villagers know they can come across Peacock Bass in the southern areas of the Marron River, so they fish here sometimes.
Leaving the Viejo Vado Boat Station and moving down the river you will find the local village of Los Cardos, which is similarly a basic location. Most dwellings are raised on stilts against the river flooding, and some of their thatched roofs peek out of the evergreen vegetation. The soil is sandy clay. The slope is rather steep occasionally, but in most areas you can freely reach the water to set up a fishing spot.
Our final basic location of this waterway is situated on one of the river’s isles, Chiri. This islet’s name means “cold” in the local language, which can be explained by frequent mists or cool air streams sweeping its shores. A small unkempt shelter adds to the feeling of abandonment, because nobody seems to live here today apart from rare visiting anglers from the village. The shore is clay, rocky and low-sloped, which makes for a most pleasant fishing experience.
Speaking about the variety of fish, you will be able to catch 20 whole species at this location, some of which you previously fished for at Maku-Maku Lake. But you will still be treated to five very new species, including the said Tambaqui!
Marron River features one more very intriguing object – a stranded old ship. It is still in great condition, and most importantly, hasn’t been salvaged by locals for tools or building materials.
Explore the location to find the ship: who knows what kind of surprises await you there!