Rio Membeca

Rio Membeca, in Mato Grosso, Brazil, is a stream where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Rio Membeca 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

-12.7667, -57.4500 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Redbreast tilapia

Fishing Techniques

• For Redbreast tilapia

  Redbreast tilapia are often found near vegetation, so target those areas and use slow retrieves to entice strikes.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Membeca.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Membeca should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Mato Grosso 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 Membeca.

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