Lagoinha do Leste

Located in Santa Catarina, Brazil, Lagoinha do Leste is a saltwater venue where the tide chart matters more than the weather. Fish at Lagoinha do Leste feed hardest on the moving tide, with slack water tending to fish slowly. Wind direction also changes things — an onshore breeze pushes baitfish into the shallows and can turn a quiet morning into a short, frantic feeding window.

Location

-27.7725, -48.4909 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Hairy blennyPermitBanded RudderfishFat snookSilver scabbardfishBroad-striped anchovy

Fishing Techniques

• For Hairy blenny

  Fish near rocky structures and coral reefs where Hairy blennies are most commonly found, and use a slow retrieve.

• For Permit

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

• For Fat snook

  Fish near structure like docks, mangroves, and bridges, as fat snook are ambush predators that like to hide and dart out for prey.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Lagoinha do Leste.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Lagoinha do Leste, make sure your licence covers Santa Catarina, 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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