Rio Paru

Rio Paru, in Pará, Brazil, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Rio Paru is often the seam between two current speeds — that's where fish wait for food to drift past. Match the size of your bait or lure to whatever insects, baitfish, or crayfish you can see in the water.

Location

-1.5500, -52.6333 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Spiny butterfly rayRedtail catfishSmall-scaled pacu

Fishing Techniques

• For Spiny butterfly ray

  When fishing for spiny butterfly ray, focus on areas with sandy or muddy bottoms near structure, and use a slow retrieve to keep the bait near the seabed where they forage.

• 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 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 Paru.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Paru should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Pará 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 Paru.

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