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Redeye piranha

Serrasalmus rhombeus

Family
Serrasalmidae
Max Length
41 cm
Max Weight
3 kg
IUCN Status
NE
Water Type
freshwater
Fishing Spots
67

Best Baits & Lures

Live Baits

  • Live Tilapia

    A good size to entice a big bite.

  • Live Shad

    Very effective in rivers and lakes.

  • Cut Bait (fish)

    Bloody and oily for strong scent.

  • Large Insects (e.g., Grasshoppers)

    Easily found, natural food source.

Artificial Lures

  • Rapala Original Floater 07Crankbait

    Retrieve with twitches and pauses.

    Buy
  • Mepps Aglia #3Spinner

    Classic lure, shiny and attractive.

    Buy
  • Zoom Trick WormSoft Plastic

    Texas or Carolina rigged, slow retrieve.

    Buy
  • Johnson Silver MinnowSpoon

    Weedless, good for heavy cover.

    Buy
  • Strike King Redfish MagicSpinnerbait

    Good vibration, shiny color.

    Buy

Techniques

Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs from sharp teeth and target areas with structure, like submerged trees or rocky outcrops.

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Where to Find Redeye piranha

Minas Gerais, Brazil9 spotsAmazonas, Brazil5 spotsSão Paulo, Brazil5 spotsBahia, Brazil5 spotsCeará, Brazil3 spotsParaná, Brazil3 spotsRondônia, Brazil2 spotsMato Grosso, Brazil2 spotsAmapá, Brazil2 spotsAlagoas, Brazil2 spots
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best bait for Redeye piranha?+

Popular baits for Redeye piranha include Live Tilapia, Live Shad, Cut Bait (fish), Large Insects (e.g., Grasshoppers), Rapala Original Floater 07. Tip: Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs from sharp teeth and target areas with structure, like submerged trees or rocky outcrops.

Where can I catch Redeye piranha?+

Redeye piranha can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Minas Gerais, Brazil; Amazonas, Brazil; São Paulo, Brazil. WikiCatch lists 67 fishing spots where this species is found.

How big do Redeye piranha get?+

Redeye piranha (Serrasalmus rhombeus) can reach up to 41.4999992 cm in length and 3 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is NE.

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