Rio Currais Novos

As a stream in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, Rio Currais Novos fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Rio Currais Novos pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

-6.3151, -36.5210 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Rio Grande do Norte

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Rio Grande do Norte. Conditions at Rio Currais Novos may vary.

TrahiraFat snookPermitCommon snookWhite gruntRedbreast tilapia

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 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.

• For Permit

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

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Rio Grande do Norte.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Currais Novos, make sure your licence covers Rio Grande do Norte, 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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