Rio Carinhanha

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

Location

-14.3246, -43.8175 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

PiavuçuGolden doradoSmall-scaled pacu

Fishing Techniques

• For Piavuçu

  Fish near submerged structure like fallen trees or weed beds, as Piavuçu often ambush prey from cover. Vary your retrieve speed to find what triggers a strike.

• For Golden dorado

  Target areas with fast-moving water near submerged logs or rocky outcroppings, as golden dorado often ambush prey from these locations.

• For Small-scaled pacu

  Present your bait or lure near submerged vegetation or fallen trees, as pacu often seek shelter and food in these areas. Use a strong line and hook due to their powerful jaws.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Carinhanha.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Carinhanha, make sure your licence covers Minas Gerais, 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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