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piracema 2026/27 · Maranhão

10 days until the piracema starts

In Maranhão, the piracema starts on November 1. Make the most of it before then!

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the rules in Maranhão

  • Spawning closure (piracema) in the Tocantins and Gurupi river basinsstarts Nov 1

    Nov 1 – Feb 28 · fishing in reservoirs only

    Annual federal closed season in the Tocantins and Gurupi basins.

    Source: IN Interministerial MPA/MMA nº 13/2011

  • 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

  • Closed season in the Maranhão basinsstarts Dec 1

    Dec 1 – Mar 30 · recreational fishing allowed with a limit

    Closed season in the Pindaré, Mearim, Itapecuru, Munim, Turiaçu, Grajaú, Balsas and other rivers, plus public reservoirs (açudes) in Maranhão.

    Source: Portaria IBAMA nº 85/2003

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.
Maranhão rules fishing forecast

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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.

statestatusperiodfishing reopens
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.