Rio Claro

Flowing through Goiás, Brazil, Rio Claro is a river that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Rio Claro hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Rio Claro can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.

Location

-19.1260, -50.6430 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Butterfly peacock bassBlack pacuVampire fishGolden dorado

Fishing Techniques

• For Butterfly peacock bass

  Target structure like docks, submerged trees, and weed lines, varying your retrieve speed until you find what the fish prefer on that particular day.

• For Black pacu

  Black pacu are primarily herbivorous, so focus on presenting baits and lures that resemble fruits, seeds, or vegetation near structure or in areas with abundant plant life.

• For Vampire fish

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs, as vampire fish have extremely sharp teeth.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Claro.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Claro, make sure your licence covers Goiás, 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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