Rio Pau Atravessado

As a river in Espírito Santo, Brazil, Rio Pau Atravessado fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Rio Pau Atravessado pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

-19.1564, -39.8906 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species Reported in Espírito Santo

These species are commonly caught at fishing spots across Espírito Santo. Conditions at Rio Pau Atravessado may vary.

Fat snookTrahiraRedbreast tilapiaCommon snookOceanic pufferPermit

Fishing Techniques

• For Fat snook

  Fish near structure like docks, mangroves, and bridges, as fat snook are ambush predators that like to hide and dart out for prey.

• For Trahira

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

• 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 reported in Espírito Santo.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Pau Atravessado, make sure your licence covers Espírito Santo, 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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