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Piraíba

Brachyplatystoma filamentosum

Family
Pimelodidae
Max Length
360 cm
Max Weight
155 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
freshwater, mixed
Fishing Spots
36

Overview

Brachyplatystoma filamentosum, commonly called piraíba, kumakuma, valentón or laulau, and Goliath Catfish is a species of catfish in the family Pimelodidae which is native to the Amazon and Orinoco River basins, rivers of the Guianas and North-eastern Brazil. It is an important predator in its ecosystem, and in turn is a food fish.

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Piranha

    Use smaller Piranha as bait.

  • Pacu

    Smaller Pacu are a favored bait.

  • Curimbatá

    Effective, locally available fish.

  • Sardinha-de-água-doce

    Good for attracting attention.

  • Eel

    Eels are a very successful bait

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Super Shad RapCrankbait

    Excellent for deep water trolling.

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  • Yo-Zuri Crystal Minnow Deep DiverCrankbait

    Dives deep and has a strong wiggle.

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  • William's Whitefish WablerSpoon

    Classic spoon, effective in currents.

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  • Mann's Stone JigJig

    Bottom bouncing around structure.

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  • Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Tail GrubSoft Plastic

    Texas rigged near submerged trees.

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Techniques

Target areas with strong currents and deep holes near structure; Piraíba often ambush prey from these locations.

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Where to Find Piraíba

Mato Grosso, Brazil7 spotsPará, Brazil4 spotsGoiás, Brazil4 spotsRoraima, Brazil2 spotsTocantins, Brazil2 spotsAmazonas, Brazil2 spotsAmazonas, Venezuela1 spotsParaná, Brazil1 spotsVichada, Colombia1 spotsBeni, Brazil1 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Piraíba?+

Popular baits for Piraíba include Piranha, Pacu, Curimbatá, Sardinha-de-água-doce, Eel. Tip: Target areas with strong currents and deep holes near structure; Piraíba often ambush prey from these locations.

Where can I catch Piraíba?+

Piraíba can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Mato Grosso, Brazil; Pará, Brazil; Goiás, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 36 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Piraíba get?+

Piraíba (Brachyplatystoma filamentosum) can reach up to 359.99998999999997 cm in length and 155 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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