FLY FISHING
FLY FISHING SPECIES IN
THE PROJECT'S LAKES
ARAPAIMA
AROWANA
They are experts in catching food on the surface. They are also excellent jumpers and good sports for fishing with topwater lures and insect imitations like crickets, cicadas and grasshoppers.
Also known as Sulamba or Water monkey by the region’s natives, they may be found in large amounts in some of the project’s lakes; some specimens are longer than 80 cm.
PEACOCKBASS
Popularly known as Popoca, this species is found in several locations in Brazil, although in the project’s lakes, they may go over 50 cm long and reach 4 kilograms.
One of the most sporting fish in Brazil to be caught with artificial lures.
pirapitinga
Pirapitinga, or Caranha, is a type of fish in the Characidae family, native of the Amazon. A strong fish, it offers a lot of resistance during a fight. Found in large shoals in lakes, they may be caught using topwater lures, insect and fruit imitations.
tambaqui
ARAPAIMA
AROWANA
They are experts in catching food on the surface. They are also excellent jumpers and good sports for fishing with topwater lures and insect imitations like crickets, cicadas and grasshoppers.
Also known as Sulamba or Water monkey by the region’s natives, they may be found in large amounts in some of the project’s lakes; some specimens are longer than 80 cm.
PEACOKBASS
Popularly known as Popoca, this species is found in several locations in Brazil, although in the project’s lakes, they may go over 50 cm long and reach 4 kilograms.
One of the most sporting fish in Brazil to be caught with artificial lures.
PIRAPITINGA
tambaqui
A scale fish with a high economic value for the region due to the quality of its meat.
They are extremely strong and feed on insects, fruits and small fish, reaching up to 30 kilograms.
Fantastic place! A paradise for those who like fishing with artificial bait.