Rio Urussanga

Flowing through Santa Catarina, Brazil, Rio Urussanga is a river that suits anglers willing to walk a bank. Most fish at Rio Urussanga hold in identifiable lies — the same eddies, drop-offs, and shaded undercuts produce trip after trip. After heavy rain, Rio Urussanga can colour up and rise quickly; that's often when bigger predators come out to feed, but wading conditions get dangerous.

Location

-28.7971, -49.1946 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

TrahiraGulf kingcroakerGreat hammerhead sharkRed grouperF1 carpSouthern kingcroaker

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 Gulf kingcroaker

  Use a slow retrieve when fishing for Gulf kingcroaker, as they tend to be bottom feeders and ambush predators, especially in the surf zone.

• For Red grouper

  When fishing for Red Grouper, pay close attention to your depth finder and target areas with rocky bottoms or ledges, as these provide ideal habitat.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Urussanga.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Urussanga, make sure your licence covers Santa Catarina, 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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