Rio São João

Running through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Rio São João is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Rio São João hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

-22.6000, -42.0000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Silver scabbardfishPermitStriped mojarraFat snookCommon snookGulf kingcroaker

Fishing Techniques

• For Silver scabbardfish

  When fishing deep for silver scabbardfish, use braided line with a fluorocarbon leader for sensitivity and abrasion resistance.

• For Permit

  Approach permit quietly and cast ahead of their direction of travel; avoid sudden movements that will spook them.

• For Striped mojarra

  Mojarra are often found in schools, so if you catch one, stick around, there are likely more. Use a small hook and light line as they have relatively small mouths and can be easily spooked.

Recommended Gear

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

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio São João, make sure your licence covers Rio de Janeiro, 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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