Rio Lençóis

Rio Lençóis, in São Paulo, 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 Lençóis 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

-22.5172, -48.6381 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

TrahiraSmall-scaled pacuRedbreast tilapiaBlack pacuBarred sorubimRedtail catfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Trahira

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

• For Small-scaled pacu

  Present your bait or lure near submerged vegetation or fallen trees, as pacu often seek shelter and food in these areas. Use a strong line and hook due to their powerful jaws.

• For Redbreast tilapia

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

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Lençóis.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Lençóis should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for São Paulo 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 Lençóis.

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