Rio Urucuia

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

Location

-16.1202, -45.0785 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Urucuia.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Urucuia, make sure your licence covers Minas Gerais, 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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