Top 10 Fish to Catch in Brazil
Top 10 Species
These are the fish that get noticed by FishyAF anglers. Click any species to deep dive and learn more.
1
Peacock Bass
Verified
World Record
27 lb 0 oz
Gilberto Fernandes / 2010
Rio Negro, Brazil
Gilberto Fernandes / 2010
Rio Negro, Brazil
Signature Fact
That fake eyespot on the tail is a piranha decoy, drawing bites away from the brain.
2
Arapaima
Verified
World Record
Pending
Signature Fact
Arapaima must breathe air and surfaces every 5 to 15 minutes, gulping loudly like a surfacing submarine.
3
Pacu
Verified
World Record
Pending
Signature Fact
Their square, humanlike teeth crush hard nuts with scary efficiency, earning pacu viral fame and a wary respect.
4
Payara
Learn More Here Verified Catch
World Record
Pending
Signature Fact
Two saber fangs up to 6 inches long lock into skull sockets when the mouth closes.
5
Red Bellied Piranha
Species Guide Coming Soon
World Record
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Signature Fact
More details coming soon.
6
Redtail catfish
Learn More Here Verified Catch
World Record
Pending
Signature Fact
In Asian pay lakes, pellet-fed bruisers regularly top 100 pounds and bulldoze anglers like runaway anchors.
7
Tambaqui
Species Guide Coming Soon
World Record
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Signature Fact
More details coming soon.
8
Wolfish
Learn More Here Verified Catch
World Record
52 lb 5 oz
Sigurður H. Magnússon / 1978
Iceland
Sigurður H. Magnússon / 1978
Iceland
Signature Fact
Its blood carries natural antifreeze, letting it swim in water cold enough to slush your guides.
9
Bicuda
Species Guide Coming Soon
World Record
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Signature Fact
More details coming soon.
10
Surubim
Species Guide Coming Soon
World Record
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Signature Fact
More details coming soon.
FAQs
What are the best fish to catch in Brazil?
Peacock bass, arapaima, pacu, payara, red-bellied piranha, redtail catfish, tambaqui, wolfish, bicuda, and surubim are top fish to catch in Brazil.
Why is Brazil such a famous fishing destination?
Brazil has the Amazon, one of the most biodiverse freshwater systems on Earth, with powerful and unusual sport fish.
What is the most iconic fish to catch in Brazil?
Peacock bass is one of Brazil’s most iconic sport fish because of its aggressive strikes and explosive fights.
Can anglers catch monster fish in Brazil?
Yes. Brazil is famous for river monsters like arapaima, giant catfish, and other massive Amazon species.
Is Brazil mainly a freshwater fishing destination?
For this type of bucket-list fishing, yes. Brazil’s Amazon freshwater fisheries are the major draw for many traveling anglers.
