Igarapé Santo Antônio

Running through Acre, Brazil, Igarapé Santo Antônio 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 Igarapé Santo Antônio 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

-9.7167, -70.0333 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Acre

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Acre. Conditions at Igarapé Santo Antônio may vary.

TrahiraSouth American silver croakerBarred sorubimGolden doradoSpotted sorubimBlack pacu

Fishing Techniques

• For Trahira

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

• For South American silver croaker

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to that day, focusing on areas with structure.

• For Barred sorubim

  Target areas near submerged logs and deep holes, as Barred sorubim are ambush predators.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Acre.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to Igarapé Santo Antônio? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. Brazil regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Igarapé Santo Antônio — confirm them ahead of time.

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