Rio Macacoari

Running through Amapá, Brazil, Rio Macacoari 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 Macacoari 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

0.2833, -50.7000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Amapá

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Amapá. Conditions at Rio Macacoari may vary.

Butterfly peacock bassRedeye piranhaTrahiraRedbreast tilapiaBlack pacuChannel catfish

Fishing Techniques

• For Butterfly peacock bass

  Target structure like docks, submerged trees, and weed lines, varying your retrieve speed until you find what the fish prefer on that particular day.

• For Redeye piranha

  Use a wire leader to prevent bite-offs from sharp teeth and target areas with structure, like submerged trees or rocky outcrops.

• 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 reported in Amapá.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Macacoari, make sure your licence covers Amapá, 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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