Rio Taquari

Flowing through Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, Rio Taquari is a river that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Rio Taquari hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Rio Taquari can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.

Location

-19.2500, -57.2833 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Spotted sorubimBarred sorubimPiavuçuSmall-scaled pacuGolden dorado

Fishing Techniques

• For Spotted sorubim

  Fish near submerged structures like fallen trees or rock piles, as spotted sorubim often ambush prey from these locations, and use a steel leader.

• For Barred sorubim

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

• For Piavuçu

  Fish near submerged structure like fallen trees or weed beds, as Piavuçu often ambush prey from cover. Vary your retrieve speed to find what triggers a strike.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Taquari.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Taquari, make sure your licence covers Mato Grosso 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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