Rio Congonhas

Running through Paraná, Brazil, Rio Congonhas 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 Congonhas 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

-22.9667, -50.9500 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

South American silver croakerFlatwhiskered catfishTrahiraSpotted pimelodusRedeye piranha

Fishing Techniques

• For South American silver croaker

  Vary your retrieve speed and depth until you find what the fish are responding to that day, focusing on areas with structure.

• For Flatwhiskered catfish

  Focus on areas with current breaks and submerged structures; fish near the bottom with a slow, deliberate presentation.

• For Trahira

  Target structure like weed beds and submerged logs, as traíra are ambush predators. Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Congonhas.

Plan Your Trip

Planning a trip to Rio Congonhas? Check current conditions before you go: water level, recent weather, and any local closures. Brazil regulations on licences, seasons, and bag limits apply at Rio Congonhas — confirm them ahead of time.

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