Rio São João da Barra

Rio São João da Barra, in Mato Grosso, 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 São João da Barra 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

-8.9600, -58.5363 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Spotted sorubimGiant trahira

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 Giant trahira

  Fish near structure such as submerged logs, rocks, and vegetation, as Giant Trahira are ambush predators.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio São João da Barra.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio São João da Barra should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Mato Grosso 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 São João da Barra.

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