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camamu bay — camamu and maraú

Bay of islands, mangroves and reefs in southern Bahia, between Camamu and the Maraú Peninsula. Snook in the mangrove, jack and carapeba in the channels.

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Camamu Bay indents the coast between Camamu, Maraú and Itacaré, with islands, mangroves, channels and reefs, and is a state environmental protection area. Artisanal fishing is strong in the region: a study by Unesp recorded snook, guaiúba and red snappers among the most sought-after fish, alongside shrimp and lobster. For the recreational angler, the target is snook in the mangrove roots and at channel mouths, with artificial lures or live shrimp; jack, carapeba and mullet in the channels and at the bar; guaiúba and mackerel outside the bay. Barra Grande, at the tip of the Maraú Peninsula, is the most used tourist base.

best season

JanFebSeaAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Warm months, October to March, with snook active in the mangrove. Snook closed season in Bahia May 15 to Jul 31.

Local rules: Snook closed season in Bahia May 15 to Jul 31 (Portaria Ibama 49-N/1992): catch, transport and sale banned. The bay lies in the state APA of Baía de Camamu, managed by Inema: follow the unit's rules. Check local rules.

getting there: The port of Camamu is the main boat departure point for the bay and for Barra Grande, whose road access is a poor dirt road. Ilhéus has the nearest commercial airport.
facilities: Inns in Barra Grande and Camamu, sightseeing launches and boatmen at the bay's ports.
basin: East Atlantic
coast: Northeast Coast

tip

Fish for snook on the rising tide, casting tight to the mangrove roots and working the bait slowly, with long pauses.

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Each card shows the day's index (0 to 100) and, below it, a strip with the index for each hour, from 0h to 23h. from poor to excellent.

what you can catch here

Centropomidae

Fat snook

Centropomus parallelus

The most common snook in estuaries. A classic for night fishing with live shrimp, and excellent on shrimp lures and jig heads.

EstuarySea

time of yearbest: Oct–Apr

Centropomidae

Common snook

Centropomus undecimalis

Brazil's largest snook and the prize of coastal fishing. Hunts with the tide running at inlets, mangroves and rocky shores.

EstuarySea

time of yearbest: Oct–Mar

Gerreidae

Caitipa mojarra

Diapterus rhombeus

Tall silver fish from mangroves and coastal lagoons. Fights well on light tackle and is excellent grilled over coals.

EstuarySea

time of yearbest: Oct–Mar

Carangidae

Crevalle jack

Caranx hippos

The toughest fight among coastal fish. It explodes on the popper, dives and pulls in circles until the end.

SeaEstuary

time of yearbest: Nov–Apr

Mugilidae

Lebranche mullet

Mugil liza

A traditional fish in the South and Southeast. The run from May to July, with the cold, brings beach activity, purse seining and beach seining.

EstuarySea

time of yearbest: May–Jul

Lutjanidae

Yellowtail snapper

Ocyurus chrysurus

A red fish with a yellow tail that schools in midwater. Fast and fun night fishing with chum.

Sea

time of yearbest: Oct–Mar

Scombridae

King mackerel

Scomberomorus cavalla

The largest cavala on the coast, strong and sharp-toothed. Widely caught by trolling and in the artisanal fishing of the Northeast, and excellent eating.

Sea

time of yearbest: Oct–Mar