Rio Amapá Grande

Running through Amapá, Brazil, Rio Amapá Grande 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 Amapá Grande 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

2.1333, -50.7000 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

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.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Rio Amapá Grande.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Rio Amapá Grande, 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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