Rio Pardo

Rio Pardo cuts through São Paulo, Brazil and offers classic river fishing. The local patterns are the universal river patterns: fish the heads of pools at first light, the deep slow water in the middle of the day, and the tail-outs as light fades. Light tackle and a careful drift go a long way at Rio Pardo — heavy splashes spook a whole pool.

Location

-22.9230, -49.9251 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Golden doradoSmall-scaled pacuSpotted sorubimBlack pacuBogaJacundá

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 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 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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Pardo.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to Rio Pardo 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 Pardo.

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