Rio Gavião

Running through Bahia, Brazil, Rio Gavião 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 Gavião 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

-14.1302, -41.0199 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Fishing Techniques

• For San Francisco piranha

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs from sharp teeth when using artificial lures.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Gavião.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Gavião, make sure your licence covers Bahia, 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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