24 days until the piracema starts
In Ceará, the piracema starts on November 15. Make the most of it before then!
your fishing group needs to know
Share the card in your WhatsApp group or status: it carries the countdown and the Cardumi link, with the rules and the forecast.
The image updates every day with the right count.
the rules in Ceará
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Spawning closure (piracema) in the Parnaíba River basinstarts Nov 15
Nov 15 – Mar 16 · recreational fishing allowed with a limit
Annual closed season in the Parnaíba basin. WARNING: the text of IN MMA 40/2005 says "Nov 15 to Mar 16", but the Ibama table (updated Nov 27, 2025) shows an end date of Feb 16. Confirm with Ibama or the state agency.
Source: IN MMA nº 40/2005
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Closed season in the Ceará basinsstarts Feb 1
Feb 1 – Apr 30 · recreational fishing allowed with a limit
Prohibits mesh gear and the trade in curimatã, piau, sardine, branquinha, piaba and tambaqui in the Ceará basins.
Source: Portaria IBAMA nº 04/2008
can you fish in the meantime?
- Pay lakes stay open: the fish are farm-raised.
- In many states, recreational fishing continues in reservoirs, and exotic species (like tilapia, and peacock bass outside the Amazon) can be fished. Each state has its own rule.
- When in doubt, check the rule for the exact spot: Cardumi shows what applies where you're going to fish.
keep the piracema in your pocket
In the app, the rule that applies shows up where you are, with the fishing forecast, river level and alerts from anglers on the water. Free and ad-free.
piracema in every state
Closures for all freshwater species (by basin or by state). Dates for the current or next season; tap a state to see the rules and the card.
| state | status | period | fishing reopens |
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| Mato Grosso | piracema in effect | Oct 1 – Jan 31 +2 | Feb 1 |
| Rio Grande do Sul | piracema in effect | Oct 1 – Jan 31 +1 | Feb 1 |
| Santa Catarina | piracema in effect | Oct 1 – Jan 31 +1 | Feb 1 |
| Alagoas | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +1 | Mar 1 |
| Bahia | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +3 | Mar 1 |
| Distrito Federal | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +2 | Mar 1 |
| Espírito Santo | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +1 | Mar 1 |
| Goiás | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +5 | Mar 1 |
| Maranhão | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +2 | Mar 1 |
| Minas Gerais | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +5 | Mar 1 |
| Mato Grosso do Sul | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +1 | Mar 1 |
| Pará | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +3 | Mar 1 |
| Pernambuco | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +1 | Mar 1 |
| Paraná | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +1 | Mar 1 |
| Rio de Janeiro | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 | Mar 1 |
| Sergipe | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +2 | Mar 1 |
| São Paulo | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +1 | Mar 1 |
| Tocantins | starts in 10 days | Nov 1 – Feb 28 +2 | Mar 1 |
| Rondônia | starts in 14 days | Nov 5 – Feb 28 | Mar 1 |
| Amapá | starts in 24 days | Nov 15 – Mar 15 | Mar 16 |
| Ceará | starts in 24 days | Nov 15 – Mar 16 +1 | Mar 17 |
| Piauí | starts in 24 days | Nov 15 – Mar 16 | Mar 17 |
| Roraima | fishing open | Mar 1 – Jun 30 | Jul 1 |
Fishing rules change: Cardumi summarizes the regulations and cites the source of each one. The official rule and the state's environmental agency always prevail.