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paraná river — presidente epitácio

Porto Primavera Lake, as wide as the sea. Surubim, jaú and piapara in the channel; croaker and peacock bass in the arms.

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Presidente Epitácio sits on the São Paulo bank of the Porto Primavera dam lake, one of the widest on the Paraná River. The old channel and islands hold surubim, jaú, dorado and piapara. In the arms and coves, croaker and peacock bass. Pacu and armado take the bottom bait. The town has a waterfront, ramps and a fishing tradition. Bottom fishing with natural and dough baits, and casting. The lake is wide and wind makes chop: keep a safe boat and always check the forecast.

best season

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Outside the spawning closure, March to October. Autumn and early spring are the best periods for native species.

Local rules: Spawning closure (piracema) Nov 1 to Feb 28 (IN Ibama 25/2009): in reservoirs, recreational fishing is restricted and applies to non-native species, such as peacock bass and croaker. Lake on the SP/MS border: the Mato Grosso do Sul side follows MS rules, which ban dorado catch. The plant's safety zones are off-limits. Check local rules.

getting there: Presidente Prudente airport, about 90 km via the SP-270.
facilities: Hotels, inns, marinas, ramps, guides and bait.
basin: Paraná

tip

Piapara feeds on dough and cooked corn. Prebait the spot in advance and use a small hook.

next 7 days here

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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

PimelodidaeVU

Spotted sorubim

Pseudoplatystoma corruscans

The great leather catfish of the Pantanal, the Paraná and the São Francisco. Nocturnal, heavy and with long runs. Vulnerable on the national list.

Freshwater

time of yearbest: Aug–Oct

Bryconidae

Golden dorado

Salminus brasiliensis

The king of the river. A rapids predator that strikes violently and leaps out of the water several times. In MS, MT and PR it may only be fished for catch and release.

Freshwater

time of yearbest: Aug–Oct

Serrasalmidae

Pacu

Piaractus mesopotamicus

The fruit eater of the Pantanal. Caught by batida (tapping the water with the rod), under the trees, or with crab. Pulls hard and dives into submerged timber.

Freshwater

time of yearbest: Mar–Apr and Oct–Nov