Rio Palma

Rio Palma, in Tocantins, Brazil, is a river where current dictates almost everything. Rocks, undercut banks, and fallen timber are the obvious targets, but the productive water at Rio Palma 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

-12.5500, -47.8667 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Tocantins

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Tocantins. Conditions at Rio Palma may vary.

Black pacuRedtail catfishBarred sorubimButterfly peacock bassThreespot leporinusSmall-scaled pacu

Fishing Techniques

• For Black pacu

  Black pacu are primarily herbivorous, so focus on presenting baits and lures that resemble fruits, seeds, or vegetation near structure or in areas with abundant plant life.

• 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.

• For Barred sorubim

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

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species reported in Tocantins.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Palma should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Tocantins 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 Palma.

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