Rio Caraíva

Flowing through Bahia, Brazil, Rio Caraíva is a river that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Rio Caraíva hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Rio Caraíva can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.

Location

-16.8154, -39.1553 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For Bonnethead shark

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs when fishing for Bonnethead sharks, as they have sharp teeth.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Caraíva.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Caraíva, make sure your licence covers Bahia, Brazil and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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