Rio São João

Rio São João cuts through Paraná, Brazil and offers classic stream fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Rio São João — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-25.1667, -51.0000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Redbreast tilapiaTrahira

Fishing Techniques

• For Redbreast tilapia

  Redbreast tilapia are often found near vegetation, so target those areas and use slow retrieves to entice strikes.

• For Trahira

  Target structure like weed beds and submerged logs, as traíra are ambush predators. Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio São João.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio São João should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Paraná before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Rio São João.

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