Rio Macabu

Rio Macabu is a river flowing through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At Rio Macabu, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

-22.0626, -41.8732 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Tiete tetra

Fishing Techniques

• For Tiete tetra

  Fish near structures such as fallen trees or rocky outcrops, as Tiete tetra like to ambush prey from these locations; try varying your retrieve speed.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Macabu.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Macabu should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Rio de Janeiro 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 Macabu.

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