Rio Itu

Running through Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, Rio Itu is the kind of river that fishes well at the right water level. Drop a lure or fly into the bubble line at the head of a pool and let the current swing it past holding fish. Long, slow glides at Rio Itu hold the bigger fish; the broken water above and below holds the smaller, more aggressive ones. Stay quiet on the bank — river fish are easily spooked.

Location

-29.4167, -55.8500 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

TrahiraNile tilapia

Fishing Techniques

• For Trahira

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

• For Nile tilapia

  Tilapia often feed near the surface, so try presenting your bait or lure in the upper water column and use light tackle.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Itu.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Itu, make sure your licence covers Rio Grande do Sul, 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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