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Piracanjuba

Brycon orbignyanus

Family
Bryconidae
Max Length
80 cm
Max Weight
6 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
31

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Earthworms

    A classic bait, effective in most conditions.

  • Grasshoppers

    Excellent in areas with grassy banks.

  • Small Fish (Sardinha)

    Use live or cut bait for larger Piracanjuba.

  • Shrimp

    Can be very effective, especially in rivers.

  • Crickets

    Attract fish with their movement and scent.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Effective when trolled or retrieved steadily.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Silver or gold blades work well in clear water.

    Buy
  • Zoom Trick WormSoft Plastic

    Texas-rigged, twitch it slowly on the bottom.

    Buy
  • Strike King KVD Squarebill 1.5Crankbait

    Deflect off cover to trigger strikes.

    Buy
  • Heddon Zara SpookTopwater

    Walk-the-dog retrieve in calm water

    Buy

Techniques

Vary your retrieval speed to find what triggers the fish on that particular day; a slow retrieve is often effective early in the morning.

Where to Find Piracanjuba

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Piracanjuba?+

Popular baits for Piracanjuba include Earthworms, Grasshoppers, Small Fish (Sardinha), Shrimp, Crickets. Tip: Vary your retrieval speed to find what triggers the fish on that particular day; a slow retrieve is often effective early in the morning.

Where can I catch Piracanjuba?+

Piracanjuba can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include São Paulo, Brazil; Paraná, Brazil; Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 31 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Piracanjuba get?+

Piracanjuba (Brycon orbignyanus) can reach up to 79.5000017 cm in length and 6 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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