Rio Maués Açu

Rio Maués Açu cuts through Amazonas, Brazil and offers classic river 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 Maués Açu — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-3.3667, -57.7333 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For Redtail catfish

  Redtail catfish are ambush predators, so focus your efforts near structure such as submerged logs and weedbeds, and fish during low light conditions.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Maués Açu.

Plan Your Trip

Fishing Rio Maués Açu usually starts the day before — checking weather, tide or river-flow data, and confirming your licence is valid for Amazonas. Conditions in Brazil can shift quickly, and a quick pre-trip review saves a lot of wasted travel.

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