Rio Cavernoso

Running through Paraná, Brazil, Rio Cavernoso 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 Cavernoso 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

-25.7000, -52.4167 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Common carpRedbreast tilapiaTrahiraNile tilapia

Fishing Techniques

• For Common carp

  Pre-bait the area with a similar bait you plan to fish with to attract carp and increase your chances.

• For Redbreast tilapia

  Redbreast tilapia are often found near vegetation, so target those areas and use slow retrieves to entice strikes.

• 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 Cavernoso.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Cavernoso, make sure your licence covers Paraná, 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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