Rio Sapucaí-Mirim

Rio Sapucaí-Mirim cuts through São Paulo, 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 Sapucaí-Mirim — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-20.8833, -47.3333 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Redtail catfishCommon carpBarred sorubimNile tilapiaTwospot astyanaxBoga

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.

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

• 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 at Rio Sapucaí-Mirim.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Sapucaí-Mirim should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for São Paulo before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like Rio Sapucaí-Mirim.

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