Rio Parauapebas

Rio Parauapebas is a river flowing through Pará, Brazil. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Rio Parauapebas, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

-5.5833, -49.6833 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Barred sorubimTrahiraDuckbill catfishGilded catfishGiant trahira

Fishing Techniques

• For Barred sorubim

  Target areas near submerged logs and deep holes, as Barred sorubim are ambush predators.

• For Trahira

  Target structure like weed beds and submerged logs, as traíra are ambush predators. Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

• For Duckbill catfish

  Target areas near structure like submerged logs or drop-offs, as duckbill catfish often ambush prey from these locations; slow retrieve is often better.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Parauapebas.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Parauapebas 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 Parauapebas.

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