Rio Novo

Rio Novo cuts through Amapá, 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 Novo — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

2.6833, -50.8667 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Giant trahira

Fishing Techniques

• For Giant trahira

  Fish near structure such as submerged logs, rocks, and vegetation, as Giant Trahira are ambush predators.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Novo.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Novo should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Amapá 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 Novo.

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