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Golden dorado

Salminus brasiliensis

Family
Bryconidae
Max Length
100 cm
Max Weight
26 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
641

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Sabalito (small Prochilodus lineatus)

    Excellent for casting near structures.

  • Mojarra (various small fish)

    Use a size appropriate to the dorado you're targeting.

  • Sardina

    Effective when trolled slowly.

  • Yatay snail

    Especially effective when bottom fishing in calmer waters.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Super Shad Rap 14Crankbait

    Great for trolling in deeper water.

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  • Marine Sports Hunter 175Crankbait

    Produces strikes with an aggressive wobble.

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  • Strike King Red Eye Shad 1/2 ozLipless Crankbait

    Effective when ripped through grass.

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  • Lazy IkeCrankbait

    Classic choice, good wobble action.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Works well for casting and retrieving

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Techniques

Target areas with fast-moving water near submerged logs or rocky outcroppings, as golden dorado often ambush prey from these locations.

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Where to Find Golden dorado

São Paulo, Brazil102 spotsMinas Gerais, Brazil61 spotsParaná, Brazil56 spotsMato Grosso do Sul, Brazil45 spotsBuenos Aires, Argentina38 spotsEntre Ríos, Argentina32 spotsSanta Fe, Argentina24 spotsCorrientes, Argentina24 spotsRio Grande do Sul, Brazil24 spotsMato Grosso, Brazil21 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Golden dorado?+

Popular baits for Golden dorado include Sabalito (small Prochilodus lineatus), Mojarra (various small fish), Sardina, Yatay snail, Rapala Super Shad Rap 14. Tip: Target areas with fast-moving water near submerged logs or rocky outcroppings, as golden dorado often ambush prey from these locations.

Where can I catch Golden dorado?+

Golden dorado can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include São Paulo, Brazil; Minas Gerais, Brazil; Paraná, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 641 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Golden dorado get?+

Golden dorado (Salminus brasiliensis) can reach up to 100 cm in length and 26 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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