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ilhabela and são sebastião channel

Deep channel and oceanic islands close to shore. Olhete and bluefish in winter, mahi-mahi in summer.

The São Sebastião Channel separates Ilhabela from the mainland and is deep, with strong current. Rocky shores, ledges and outer islands, such as Búzios and Vitória, are within boat reach. Olhete and bluefish are the winter targets, with jigs and trolling. Grouper on the rocks, crevalle jack on the ledges, snook on the mainland beaches and rivers. In summer, mahi-mahi farther out. The channel has traffic from the port's ships and the oil terminal: extra care needed.

best season

JanFebSeaAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Winter, May to September, for olhete and bluefish. Mahi-mahi in summer, farther offshore.

Local rules: The North Coast Marine APA has rules by zone. Respect anchoring areas and ship maneuvering in the channel. Goliath grouper (mero): catch banned nationwide. Check local rules.

getting there: Ferry from São Sebastião, about 15 minutes' crossing. São Paulo is about 210 km away.
facilities: Marinas, inns, hotels, fishing boats and guides.
coast: Southeast Coast

tip

In the channel's current, use a heavy jig and light line. Correct drift is worth more than the bait's weight.

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what you can catch here

Carangidae

Yellowtail amberjack

Seriola lalandi

A jack from the cooler waters of southern and southeastern Brazil. Fast and strong, it hits jigs and surface lures on ledges and islands.

Sea

time of yearbest: May–Sep

Pomatomidae

Bluefish

Pomatomus saltatrix

The winter fish of the South and Southeast. It hits jig and sardine hard, jumps, and has teeth that cut line.

SeaEstuary

time of yearbest: May–Aug

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

EpinephelidaeVU

Dusky grouper

Epinephelus marginatus

The most sought-after rock fish of the South and Southeast. Vulnerable, with a closed season from November to February and a size window of 47 to 73 cm.

Sea

time of yearbest: Sep–May