Rio Mataruna

Rio Mataruna is a river flowing through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Rio Mataruna, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

-22.8648, -42.3364 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

PermitFlying gurnardAtlantic croakerHorse-eye jackTrahiraWhitemouth croaker

Fishing Techniques

• For Permit

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

• For Flying gurnard

  Flying gurnard are bottom feeders; use a Carolina rig or jig head to keep your bait near the sea floor and fish during slack tides.

• For Atlantic croaker

  Fish near the bottom with a Carolina rig or a simple bottom rig, croaker feed primarily on or near the seabed. Use small hooks and light tackle to detect their subtle bites.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Mataruna.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Mataruna should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Rio de Janeiro 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 Mataruna.

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