Rio Paracatu

Rio Paracatu, in Minas Gerais, 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 Paracatu 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

-16.5696, -45.1030 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Golden doradoSpotted sorubimStreaked prochilodTrahiraSmall-scaled pacuTambacu

Fishing Techniques

• For Golden dorado

  Target areas with fast-moving water near submerged logs or rocky outcroppings, as golden dorado often ambush prey from these locations.

• 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 Streaked prochilod

  Streaked prochilods often feed on algae and detritus on the bottom; fishing near submerged logs or weed beds can be productive, especially after rainfall when food washes into the water.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Paracatu.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Paracatu should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Minas Gerais 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 Paracatu.

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