Rio Mapuera

Running through Pará, Brazil, Rio Mapuera 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 Mapuera 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

-1.0833, -57.0333 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Pará

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Pará. Conditions at Rio Mapuera may vary.

Butterfly peacock bassBarred sorubimRedtail catfishBlack pacuGiant trahiraVampire fish

Fishing Techniques

• For Butterfly peacock bass

  Target structure like docks, submerged trees, and weed lines, varying your retrieve speed until you find what the fish prefer on that particular day.

• For Barred sorubim

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

• 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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Pará.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Mapuera, make sure your licence covers Pará, 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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